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Ms. Witt from Washington DC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creating an Accommodating Classroom: Supports for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students alternative seating options, sensory supplies, visual aids, and behavior incentives.

  • $739 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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 special education students who work hard everyday! They put work into their academics, while also working on the other skills they need to succeed. Some things we are working on this year are self managing behaviors and emotions, appropriate social interactions, de-escalating and resolving conflicts, and building skills to be more independent.

My students are so excited to be back to learning in person where they can spend time with their classmates and have meaningful classroom experiences.

It's been so much fun getting to know their unique personalities, and seeing all of the personality traits that don't come through the computer in virtual learning!

My Project

Our learners have such diverse needs, but all have the same goal, success! Alternative seating helps students with hyperactivity and sensory needs be able to wiggle and move around safely without being a distraction from work. Other tools give them silent ways to meet their other sensory needs such as, foam rollers to quiet pencil tapping, and fidget toys. We are happy to be back in person, but it is hard to hear through those masks! Voice amplifying devices make sure everyone can hear the teachers.

These tools help to remove some of the barriers to academic progress for students with special needs.

Students with Autism benefit from visual supports such as visual timers and anchor charts. Students who's behavior gets in the way of their learning need something extra to motivate them to work towards, and snacks are the most popular rewards when they reach their goals!

Ms. Witt
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Wiggle Stool – Active Flexible Seating for Classroom and Home Study, Adjustable 12-18 Inch Height, Teal (00306U01C) • Amazon Business $56.05 2 $112.10
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Smartmax, Spicy Lime • Amazon Business $32.72 3 $98.16
ZOWEETEK Voice Amplifier Microphone Headset,portable voice amplifier,personal voice amplifier for Teachers,Training,Meeting,Tour Guide,Yoga,Fitness,Classroom • Amazon Business $36.89 2 $73.78
Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform a Standard School Chair into a Wobble Chair • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
TIME TIMER 12 inch Visual Timer 60 Minute Kids Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic for Kids Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
PILPOC theFube Fidget Cube - Premium Quality Fidget Cube with Exclusive Protective Case, Stress Cube, Stress Relieve Toy, Reduce Anxiety, for ADHD, OCD, Autism (Black & Light Blue) • Amazon Business $13.39 2 $26.78
4E's Novelty 3 Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy (3 Pack) Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Airheads Candy Bites Candy, Movie Theater Bag, Fruit, Non Melting, Holiday, Party, Concessions, 2 oz (Bulk Pack of 18) • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Special Supplies Liquid Motion Bubbler Toy (4-Pack) Colorful Hourglass Timer with Droplet Movement, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom Sensory Play, Cool Home or Desk Decor • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Slim Jim Giant Smoked Meat Stick, Original Flavor, Keto Friendly, .97 Oz. 24-Count • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Andy Capp's Hot Fries, 0.85 oz, 72 Pack • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
McDonald Publishing MC-V1658 Elements of Literature Colossal Concept Poster, 17.5" Wide, 22.5" Length, 0.2" Height • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Mini Takis - Crunchy Rolled Tortilla Chips – Nitro and Fuego Flavor Mix, 25 Individual Snack Packs (1.2 oz) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips Variety Pack, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Grab N' Go, 20.6oz Box (15 Cans) • Amazon Business $9.67 1 $9.67
Carson Dellosa The Writing Process Bulletin Board Set (110014) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Palace Curriculum World Map and USA Map for Kids - 2 Poster Set - Laminated - Wall Chart Poster of The United States and The World (18 x 24) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Conair Soft, Bouncy Curls Foam Rollers, 48 Pack • Amazon Business $5.25 1 $5.25

Materials cost

$555.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.72

Total project goal

$738.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $738.15

5 Donors

-$663.74

Donations toward project cost

-$576.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.31

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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