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Mr. Elijah Shepherd from Hayward, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort For Character

Help me give my students with disabilities new comfortable places to sit in my classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Elijah Shepherd's classroom raised $395

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Bean bags can be an essential addition to classrooms catering to students with disabilities for several compelling reasons. Firstly, bean bags offer a flexible seating option for sensory needs and physical abilities. Students with disabilities may find traditional classroom seating uncomfortable or restrictive, making focusing or participating fully in lessons challenging. Bean bags provide a comfortable and supportive alternative, allowing students to adjust their position for optimal comfort and concentration.

Additionally, bean bags' soft, pliable nature reduces the risk of injury for students with mobility issues or sensory sensitivities, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Furthermore, bean bags can serve as a versatile tool for sensory integration activities and therapy sessions, supporting students with sensory processing disorders or autism spectrum disorders in regulating their sensory input and promoting calmness and focus. Incorporating bean bags into the classroom setting not only enhances physical comfort but also fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance for students with disabilities, empowering them to engage in the learning experience alongside their peers fully.

Mr. Elijah Shepherd Dr Martin L King Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hayward, CA 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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Canvas Stripes Gray and White, 48in - X-Large • Amazon Business $59.99 4 $239.96
(51 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Popits Fidgets Set for Classroom Prizes and Party Favors, Sensory Toys Autism Autistic ADHD, Bulk Fidget Set with Pop it Fidget Spinners Figet Cubes Fidget Rings and More • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97

Materials cost

$275.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.17

Total project goal

$394.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $394.49

2 Donors

-$197.23

Donations toward project cost

-$167.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.58

match offer

-$197.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$167.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.59

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 $0.00

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