Bouncing Boundaries: Enhancing Learning With Active Seating!
Help me give my students bounce chairs that move with them to promote a dynamic and comfortable learning environment along with weighted stuffed animals that provide sensory input and comfort.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and service a number of special needs students in my class. These needs range from learning disabilities, to medical disabilities, to social-emotional disabilities and trauma. No matter what the need, students benefit from movement and sensory input. I am requesting bounce chairs and weighted stuffed animals to address the sensory needs of my students.
Bounce chairs offer numerous benefits to students in the classroom, including:
Improved Focus and Attention: Bouncing gently on a chair can help some students stay more alert and focused, especially those who may have difficulty sitting still for long periods.
Sensory Input: The bouncing motion provides sensory input that can be calming and help students regulate their sensory systems, which is particularly beneficial for students with sensory processing issues.
Enhanced Engagement: The movement of the bounce chair can help keep students engaged and prevent them from becoming restless or distracted during lessons.
Weighted stuffed animals can be beneficial in the classroom for several reasons:
Calming Effect: The gentle pressure provided by a weighted stuffed animal can have a calming effect on students, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, which can be especially helpful during times of stress or when students are feeling overwhelmed.
Sensory Input: Weighted stuffed animals can provide sensory input, which can be beneficial for students who have sensory processing issues or who benefit from tactile stimulation. This can help improve focus and attention in the classroom.
Just in the past four years, I have observed a significant change in student needs in my classroom. I have learned quickly that addressing students' physical and emotional needs is paramount to being available for learning. Your donation will help me create a learning environment that supports all learners.
Lakeshore Flex-Space Ergo Bounce Cantilever Chair - 15 1/2" - Blue
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$159.00
4
$636.00
Viral Toys US Weighted Stuffed Animals 5lbs Dinosaur Plush Toy - Heavy Dinosaur Weighted Stuffed Animals, Cute Pillow Plushies, Gift for Adults, Toys for Boys and Girls, Green Dino
• Amazon Business
$19.95
3
$59.85
Materials cost
$695.85
Vendor shipping charges
$31.80
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$768.09
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