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Ms. Abbott from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Independent Learners with Chair Pockets and Voice Buzzers!

Help me give my students 24 chair storage pockets, and 8 recordable answer buzzer buttons!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Abbott's classroom raised $165

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach an energetic and diverse group of students in an ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching) classroom in a high-need urban school. My classroom includes general education students and students with IEPs who benefit from clear routines, sensory supports, and frequent feedback.

Due to staffing shortages, our classroom currently does not have a co-teacher.

This means that tools which promote student independence, organization, and engagement are more essential than ever. My students are eager to learn, but they need the right supports to help them succeed without constant adult assistance.

I am requesting 24 chair storage pockets and a set of buzzer record buttons for my students. The chair pockets will give each student a personal storage space for notebooks, folders, and supplies right behind their seat. This will prevent classroom clutter, reduce lost materials, and allow students to stay focused, especially important without an extra adult in the room.

The buzzer record buttons are small, recordable devices that allow teachers and students to record their voice for up to 30 seconds. These will be used for Turn-taking games and classroom discussions, responding to questions verbally without shouting out, and practicing oral language and speech. This tool will also allow me to give directives to students in small groups that need to work independently, while I assist other students. In addition, this will also support English Language Learners and nonverbal students

These tools will allow for more student voice, more independence, and smoother classroom routines. Without a second teacher in the room, my students must rely more on themselves, and these resources will help them do just that.

This project will promote equity, reduce classroom disruptions, and empower my students to become more self-directed, confident learners

Ms. Abbott PS 78 Anne Hutchinson 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.

Bronx, NY 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
Maitys 24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket 17 Inch Chair Bag Chair Pockets for Classrooms Student Chair Pockets Classroom Chair Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Student Book School Table Organized (Blue) • Amazon Business $82.99 1 $82.99
Honoson 8 Pieces Recordable Answer Buzzers Button Game Show Buzzers Recording Buttons Gifts for Back to School Classroom Team Trivia Games(Fresh Color) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$107.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.64

Total project goal

$164.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$164.24

1 Donor

-$164.24

Donations toward project cost

-$139.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.64

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$0.00

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