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Mrs. Blair from Portland, OR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets and Flexible Seating in Fourth Grade

Help me give my students the fidgets and flexible seating options they need to succeed.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Blair's classroom raised $479

This project is fully funded

My Project

Children are great at finding ways to learn better. When teachers listen to them, we can better support them. My students are always asking to move to the floor while working or stand up at their desks. Or their hands are on the move. Rather than always telling them "no" or "stop that," I try to listen to what they are telling me their minds and bodies need. And when I listen to them and allow them to move, the effect on their focus and engagement is very positive!

These fidgets and seating options would provide my students with positive ways to be active within the learning environment.

My students need seating options that allow them to move more as they learn. They need fidgets that can help their hands be on the move while their minds are focused on the lesson. Children naturally want to wiggle, rock and tip their seats while in class all day. They show me their need for these things each and every day through their actions and comments. These seating options would help them to feel more comfortable as they work, both at their desks and spread out around the room for individual and small group work. These fidgets and alternative seating options would also be especially helpful for my students with attention issues. It would give them a directed way to fidget and focus at the same time. They would empower them to choose which fidget and/or seating option suits them best. Teaching them to be engaged learners, who are aware of their own needs, helps to set them on the road to a healthy, successful life.

Mrs. Blair Cherry Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Portland, OR 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

35 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mineloff Rolling Stool with Wheels 400lbs Weight Capacity,Heavy Duty Lash Chair Adjustable for Tatoo Lab Massage Salon Spa Drafting Nail Teach,360 Swivel,Leather,Thick Seat Padding (Black) • Amazon Business $83.69 1 $83.69
Factory Direct Partners 12223-CTPU SoftScape 15" Round Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Thick Deluxe Foam (4-Piece) - Contemporary/Purple • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
CUBIDI® Original Rainbow Puzzle Ball I Brain Teasers for Kids Ages 6-10 I for Boys and Girls 6+ Years I Travel Toy for Children | Fidget Ball Magic Ball • Amazon Business $11.19 4 $44.76
Leitee 3 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Exercise Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Flexible Seating Wobble Board Balance Disc Sensory Wiggle Seat Pad for Office Chair with Air Pump (Black, Purple, Gray) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Jecery 8 Pcs Bar Stool Cushions Round Bar Stool Seat Covers Padded Round Bar Stool Cover Cushion Soft Washable Bar Stool Chair Covers Stretchy Elastic Stool Cushion Slipcover, Black, 12.2 x 12.2 Inch • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Arme 35Pcs Pop Fidget Toys,Party Favors Toddler Toys Pop Fidget Keychain Mini Fidget Toys Bulk Sensory Toys Stress Toys, Party Fidget Pack Popper Toy Gift for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
KLT Sensory Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: Fidget Squishy Toys 12 Pack, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Stress Relief Balls 2.5 Inch, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down, Prize Box Toys for Classroom • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Bingcute 72 pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Kawaii Squishy Animals for Party Favors Classroom Prize Pinata Easter Fillers Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Squishies Toys Gifts for Boys and Girls Christmas Stocking Valentines • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Inflatable Pop Ball Its Mini Fidget Toys Bulk Goodie Bag Stuffers 20PCS 3D Stress Balls Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 It Poppers Fidget Packs Keychain Autism Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
8 Pieces Monkey Stringy Balls Sensory Fidget Stringy Balls Soft Rainbow Pom Bouncy Stress Balls with Storage Bag, Multicolor (2.75 Inch 8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Galagee Reusable Squishy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting - Perfect Colorful Cushioned Pencil Holder Writing Aid Grip Trainer,Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties (10 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$371.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.80

Total project goal

$478.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$478.67

9 Donors

-$361.54

Donations toward project cost

-$329.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$91.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$77.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.59

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$0.00

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