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Mrs. Franklin-Clark from Cedar Rapids IA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Accessing Academics with Sensory Assistance

My students need six activity chairs and six balance ball chairs to provide sensory output and assist in staying focused while working.

  • $1,108 goal

This project expired on March 18, 2017.

This project expired on March 18, 2017.

My Students

Many students at our school receive free or reduced price lunch and live in an area with a higher crime and poverty rate than the rest of the city.

Students in our behavior focused program have proven to be some of the most resilient and self-sufficient students I have ever met.

They are able to deal with an incredible amount of challenges in and outside of school and are still able to attend each day and work on bettering themselves academically and personally.

My Project

One of the main challenges for our students is sitting still and focusing on a task that involves a lot of reading or writing. By providing our students with flexible seating choices they will be able to move around, exert energy and stimulate their senses while continuing to read, write or participate in a group discussion.

We need six activity chairs and six balance ball chairs to provide sensory output and assist in staying focused while working.

These seating options will help to create a classroom environment that meets our students needs while helping them stay engaged in academics. This increase in engagement will result in higher grades and a solid understanding in academic areas, as well as the opportunity to get the same education their peers are getting in the general education setting.

Mrs. Franklin-Clark
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Teen Active Chair - 18.7" H Color: Black • Teachers' School Supply $73.69 6 $442.14
Sivan Health and Fitness Balance Ball Fit Chair with Pump, Black, Large • Amazon Business $58.99 6 $353.94

Materials cost

$796.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.64

Sales tax

 $54.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$941.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.09

Total project goal

$1,107.28

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