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Mrs. Horn from Saint Louis MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Calming Down With Weighted Lap Pads!

My students need weighted lap pads to use during work time to increase focus and help manage energy!

  • $369 goal

This project expired on January 9, 2019.

This project expired on January 9, 2019.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My students are from a small community in St. Louis, Missouri. My students come from a variety of different backgrounds. Some come from single-parent homes, high poverty environments, or homes that speak more than one language. Some of my students come to school with high attention and behavioral needs. The community is very close, and there is a sense of pride for our community and school!

As a school, our goal is for every student to discover who they are and feel empowered.

Each year my classroom is full of diverse learners and personalities. My students benefit from hands-on learning and thrive when they are given opportunities to move around and try something new.

My Project

First graders have a LOT of energy! On top of that, some students have a difficult time with sensory regulation, causing distractions during learning time. First graders are constantly moving around and it can be difficult for them to stay seated throughout the day. Even with regular brain breaks, children can often have more energy than they know what to do with.

Many teachers use weighted lap pads to improve in-seat behavior, attention, and task completion.

Similar to how some people use weighted blankets, these lap pads are ideal for times where students are sitting in a seat. These five lap pads would be available for all students to use throughout the day. Not every student may need this, but every student would benefit from having this resource in our classroom!

Mrs. Horn
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Lap Pad - Large - 4-lbs. • Nasco $53.95 3 $161.85
Weighted Lap Pad - Medium - 3-lbs. • Nasco $45.95 2 $91.90

Materials cost

$253.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.22

Total project goal

$368.16

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