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Mrs. Smith from Cozad, NE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calm Body and Brain to Promote Inclusivity in School!

Help me give my students the opportunity to access calming tools, fidgeting and seating options, tools for learning, and items for a relaxed classroom environment, to best support their needs throughout their school day.

  • $727 goal

This project expired on January 14, 2025.

This project expired on January 14, 2025.

My Project

I am a 4th and 5th grade resource teacher, and I do my best to help students stay in their classroom. Depending on what they are learning within the classroom, sometimes we need to utilize my room to give them specialized learning opportunities in specific skills they need to strengthen, so they can feel more empowered in their homeroom to shine. I work with students who range from having a learning deficit in certain areas, and ADHD, to students with Autism, Behavior issues, or an other Specialized Health needs.

The items I am wanting to purchase for my classroom will help me give my students options for seating, movement, and fidgeting, a calming atmosphere for learning, as well as tools to help them feel more confident in the areas of their the Social and Emotional health.

Items such as flex bands, ball chairs (to replace broken ones already in my room), wiggle seats, and fidgets will help support my students who need some of that extra wiggle or movement to help them focus. Some items are for a calming atmosphere for those who may become overstimulated and need to reset their bodies and minds. Other items and more focused on learning and tools that they can utilize to help them throughout the day.

Your support to help build a better classroom toolkit to help meet all my students needs would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Smith Cozad Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cozad, NE 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

16 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Division & Multiplication Chart White Board, 9" x 12" Double Side Table Math Manipulatives Lapboard for Kids Students Classroom Home • Amazon Business $17.98 5 $89.90
Norwood Commercial Furniture Stacking Stools for Kids and Adults, 17.75" Standard Height Portable Nesting Office and Classroom Stools, Assorted Color, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $88.71 1 $88.71
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair Ball - Extra 52cm Balance Ball for Classic Balance Ball Chairs • Amazon Business $21.09 4 $84.36
Ninja Life Hacks Leadership 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Focused, Calm, Brave, Compassionate, Masked, Inclusive, Grateful, Hangry) • Amazon Business $51.95 1 $51.95
Fun and Function – My Magical Cushion – Wiggle Seat Cushion for Fidgeting, Focusing and Core Balance – Sensory Tool for Children with Special Needs - 13” Diameter, Blue, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $31.18 1 $31.18
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Kickbands ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (TEAL) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pursalt Himalayan Salt Lamp 7 Inches (5-6 Lbs) with Upgraded Remote Control, Adjustable 16 Color Changing Salt Lamp Night Light, Natural Crystal Pink Large USB Salt Rock Lamp for Home Decor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Hadley Designs 12 Boho Math Posters For Elementary School Posters For Classroom Decorations For Teachers, Multiplication Chart Poster For Teachers, Place Value Chart for Classroom Wall • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
OSSZIT Kids Headphones Bulk for School Classroom 10 Pack On Ear Classroom Headphones for Kids Student Children Boys Girls Multi Color 3.5mm Jack (10 Color) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
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
Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside! Gnome Home Thinking Putty - Collectible Sensory Play Putty with Hidden Surprises - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out - Creative Toy Fun for Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Cevioce Sensory Slug Fidget Toys,Mini Fidget Slug Toys for Adults & Kids Party Favors,6Pcs Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children,Toddler Toys Age 3+,Travel Toys for 3+ Year Old (5.8 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
BRIFUTR 48 Pieces Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers, 6 Styles Fidget Tactile Rough Textured Strips, Reusable Sensory Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Kindness Starts With You - At School • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers, Assorted Colors and Time, Pack of 8 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $12.52 1 $12.52
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Colorful Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Sensory Ring • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$545.37

Vendor shipping charges

$1.25

Sales tax

$32.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.97

Total project goal

$726.49

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