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Ms. Shiver from Columbus, GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chilling Out With Ms. Shiver's Stars

Help me give my students a learning environment in which they all feel welcomed, safe, and excited about learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shiver's classroom raised $290

This project is fully funded

My Project

My name is Ms. Shiver. I am a first-year special education teacher that serves students ranging from 2nd-4th grade in a pull-out setting. I received my bachelor’s degree in special education in May 2022, and I am currently continuing my studies in a Master’s Dyslexia Endorsement.

I am so excited for my first year of teaching, and I want to provide my students with a learning environment that is fun, friendly, and safe!

With that being said, I believe that many of the items on my wish list will help create the best environment possible for my students to make strides in learning throughout this school year. Specifically, the circle dots will make small groups comfortable on the carpet and create flexible seating for students to complete various activities. Additionally, the file organizers will assist me in keeping student folders/binders organized and easily accessible by my students on a daily basis. Also, the sensory items will create a sense of safety for students and even be used as coping mechanisms by some students. The sand tracing kit will help me provide students with multi-sensory learning opportunities.

As a whole, this project is very important to me and will provide students with the best environment possible for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you so much in advance.

-Ms. Shiver

Ms. Shiver Gentian Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Columbus, GA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted, 11232-AS • Amazon Business $65.62 1 $65.62
Bambeani Montessori Sand Tray with Flashcard Holder and Flashcards | Play Sand & Wooden Stylus | Kids Wooden Toys | Montessori Toys | Tactile & Sensory Toys for Alphabet Learning • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
2 Pack - SimpleHouseware 5 Section Upright File Sorter Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $21.87 1 $21.87
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating in Classrooms, for Kids with Sensory ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs, Chair Bands Made from Natural Latex, Good Resilience Toughness… • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Joyching Weighted Lap Pad for Kids Pets Adult 20 x 30 inches 3lbs, 600TC Egyptian Cotton Cooling Weighted Blanket Small Throw with Glass Beads, Printed Blue Sea • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sensory Toys Set 50 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
72 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Strips for Desk Anti Stress Fidget Toys Textured Fidgets for Teens Calming Relief Sensory Stickers Tactile Rough Adhesive Grip Tape for Adults Home Classroom, Gradient • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Post-it Mini Notes, 1.5x2 in, 24 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Marseille Collection, Pastel Colors (Blue, Pink, Mint, Yellow), Recyclable (653-24A • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$199.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.42

Total project goal

$289.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$289.49

1 Donor

-$289.49

Donations toward project cost

-$246.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.42

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$0.00

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