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Ms. Schwartz from Harrisburg, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Minds Through Movement: Wobble-Balance Boards for Focus and Learning

Help me give my students opportunities to engage their body and brain during learning with a Wooden Wobble Balance Board.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schwartz's classroom raised $186

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach an incredible group of students who are curious, energetic, and eager to learn. Each day, they bring enthusiasm and creativity into our learning support classroom, but like many students, they struggle with staying focused and engaged—especially during longer periods of seated instruction. My goal is to create a learning environment that supports movement-based engagement, allowing all students to thrive.

That’s why I’m requesting wobble balance boards—a simple yet powerful tool that promotes focus, coordination, and active learning.

Research shows that physical movement can enhance concentration, improve cognitive function, and help students regulate their energy levels. These balance boards will give my students a structured way to move while they learn, helping them channel their energy in a positive way.

With these resources, my students will be able to stay engaged during lessons, improve their balance and core strength, and develop self-regulation skills that support their learning journey. Whether used during independent work, small group instruction, or brain breaks, these boards will make a lasting impact on their ability to focus and succeed.

My students are special because they embrace challenges and are always willing to try new ways to learn. They deserve a classroom that adapts to their needs and helps them reach their full potential. With your support, we can bring movement-based learning to life and give my students the tools they need to thrive!

Ms. Schwartz South Side Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Harrisburg, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NUTTY TOYS Montessori Wooden Wobble Board for Kids & Adults -100% Natural Wood Balance Board Toddler Balancing Toy Unique Boy & Girl Open Ended Toy Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gifts Idea 2024 • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Skittles Original Fruit Flavored Candy, 54 oz. (WMW28092) • Quill.com $20.79 1 $20.79
Yes4All Versatile Wooden Wobble Balance Board, Balance Trainer for Mobility Training, Standing Desk, Core Training, Exercise Balance Stability Trainer • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Stauffers Original Animal Crackers 16 oz. Bag (2 Bags) • Amazon Business $14.70 1 $14.70
STARBURST Original Fruit Chews Chewy Summer Candy Sharing Size Bag, 15.6oz • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$125.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.77

Total project goal

$185.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$185.11

3 Donors

-$96.60

Donations toward project cost

-$85.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.74

Matching donations from our partners

-$84.10

Match offers toward project cost

-$71.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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