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Mrs. Darby from Mill City, OR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wiggle and Learn

Help me give my students the ability to move and wiggle while they learn.

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My Students

This is a community of several small low income towns separated by mountains and farm land combined into one district.

I love that these students work hard to overcome their situations and press on towards a brighter path and future against all odds.

Many of the students ride a bus for over an hour to attend school. They arrive tired and not being able to sit still anymore. Students must work hard to maintain focus and engage in their learning.

My Project

People often talk about the need for specialized accommodations for students in special education classrooms. However, as the education field continues to evolve and improve, it has become increasingly evident that there are many unconventional needs in general education classrooms as well. 

With increasing numbers of students being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD, Emotional Disorders and Autism Syndrome Disorder in recent decades, many general education teachers struggle to maintain attention and focus on learning, while also meeting the needs of all students in their room.

Many of these students who are primarily placed in general education settings could greatly benefit from the ability to move, wiggle or fidget while they learn. However, most general education classrooms are not equipped with flexible seating, movement in mind or fidget accommodations. 

I am currently a fourth grade teacher in a general education classroom and am also working toward a Masters Degree in Special Education. While immersed in my continued education, a few things have occurred to me:

All students can benefit from being allowed to wiggle in their chairs, move their feet or sit on a cushion rather than a hard chair. Special education students can sometimes feel and appear awkward when they bring "special seating" into a general education classroom. Items that accommodate these needs are not generally provided by schools, as they are considered a preference rather than a necessity.

Finally, it is my desire to have seating that can easily be moved into a hallway or common area to accommodate student work groups in a fun and positive way no matter their size, ability or need to wiggle!

Mrs. Darby Santiam Elementary School Grades 3-5

More about Mrs. Darby

Mill City, OR View local requests

More than 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Grey (16in) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Kids Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories For Kids Room - 2' Charcoal • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Educational Insights Light Filters For Every Season • Amazon Business $23.93 2 $47.86
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Flexible Seating Classroom, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids (Office & Home & School) (33cm Mint Green) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Educational Insights 1232 Patterned Fluorescent Light Filters—2-Pack • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
Abilitations Bitty Bottom Seat Cushion, Bean Filled, 8 Inches, Purple • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Bouncy Foot Bands for The Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fluorescent Light Diffuser Covers - Filters Light for Classrooms and Offices - Flame-Retardant Fabric - (Tranquil Blue) - Set of 4 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$416.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.93

Total project goal

$532.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$532.84

3 Donors

-$532.84

Donations toward project cost

-$452.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.93

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$0.00

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