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Mrs. King from Tonawanda, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

Help me give my students a calm and safe space when attending my class which will be improved with the addition of these materials and resources.

  • $550 goal

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My Project

The items I am requesting will enhance my classroom environment by providing increased sensory activities, education in the area of mental health, and supporting my students' mental health needs.

My students have been asking when I am getting a ball chair like they have in some of their classrooms.

It helps them focus on our tasks and provides the sensory input their bodies and minds crave. It is not easy to sit in a chair all day, so the ball chairs should help improve their stability, stamina and attention. All of which will improve their mental health stability.

The students I teach speech and language skills to are like my family. They are unique and have individual strengths and needs that deserve to be addressed and supported. I know from first-hand experience how mental health can quickly change your life. Having a positive outlook, resources to calm your body and mind, and supportive adults can easily be the key to a healthy metal state.

Mrs. King Kenmore East High School Grades 9-12

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Tonawanda, NY View local requests

Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

45 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CANDO Ball Chair Inflatable Ergonomic Active Seating Exercise Ball Chair with Air Pump for Home, Office, and Classroom,Black, 22" • Amazon Business $91.84 2 $183.68
Trideer Ball Chair Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair with Base for Home Office Desk, Stability Ball & Fitness Ball Seat to Relieve Back Pain, Home Gym Workout Ball for Abs, Pregnancy Ball with Pump • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
16 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs Tennis Ball Chairs Foot Covers Tennis Balls for Furniture Leg for Classroom Floor Protection Chair Desk Legs Coverings (Gray) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
500ml Essential Oil Diffusers, Aromatherapy Diffuser with 2 Mist Mode 4 Timers＆7 Ambient Light Waterless Auto Off for Diffusers Large Room Home Office（15x5mL） • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Nasco Single-Sided Unlined Dry-Erase Board • Nasco $2.51 8 $20.08
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toy Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (54289) • Quill.com $15.59 1 $15.59
BRADYS HOUSE Card Holder for Playing Cards Foldable 4 Pieces | Plastic Playing Card Holders for Kids Adults & Seniors | 13 Inches Curved Game Card Organizer Holder Racks • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nee-Doh Schylling Shaggy Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls Neon Colors Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
Teen Girl's Survival Guide: How to Make Friends, Build Confidence, Avoid Peer Pressure, Overcome Challenges, Prepare for Your Future, and Just About Everything in Between • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$410.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.40

Total project goal

$549.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $549.35

3 Donors

-$549.35

Donations toward project cost

-$466.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.40

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