Help me give my students sensory and movement items such as bouncy bands and wobble chair feet that will allow them to fidget in class but still participate and learn.
My students may all come from different backgrounds, are of different ages, have various abilities, and like different things. One thing they have in common is that they like to move! If you were to come and watch a lesson, it would look like I was teaching a class about popping popcorn kernels. They are in constant motion and I have grown to love that about them.
Giving them fidgets and other movement tools will teach them to channel their energy and help them focus.
This is a skill that they can actually learn to use as they get older. So often my students don't fit the mold of someone who can sit still at their desks for extended periods of time. That's okay! They can learn to focus their movement on one part of their body like a hand or their feet and still get the sensory input or output they need. They will be able to focus better and will be able to participate more fully in their classrooms.
For this project, I have chosen a variety of sensory and fidget items that I know will engage all of my students in one way or another. I have small items, like infinity cubes or stress balls, that can easily be used by my students that don't like to draw attention to themselves but still have some excess energy they need to get out. I also have other more physical items like the wobble seats and wobble feet for chairs that will give some students a chance to move in a way that is appropriate for the classroom. Some people look at these things as toys that are unnecessary, but in all honesty, they are tools that will help my non-neurotypical students thrive.
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Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform a Standard School Chair into a Wobble Chair
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$27.99
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$83.97
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 15” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom
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$24.99
3
$74.97
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home)
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$22.98
3
$68.94
Bouncy Bands Original for Elementary School Chairs (Blue, Pack of 1)
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$14.99
3
$44.97
Ganowo 3PCS Large Size Fidget Snake Cube Twist Puzzle Magic Snake Sensory Toys Collection Brain Teaser Stocking Stuffers Party Favors Game Goodie Bags Fillers for Kids Adults Teens
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$12.97
2
$25.94
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4)
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$24.49
1
$24.49
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel)
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$9.99
2
$19.98
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Rainbow Giant Stress Ball for Adults and Kids, 5-Inch Jumbo Squishy Stress Relief Ball Fidget Toy, Anti Stress Sensory Ball Squeeze Toy for Boys and Girls (Rainbow)
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$9.99
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$9.99
6 Pieces Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Mini Infinity Cube for Stress and Anxiety Relief Cool Hand Mini Kill Time Toys Infinite Cube for People with ADD ADHD (Classic Style)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Original Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet!
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$9.89
1
$9.89
Original Monkey Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - No BPA, Phthalate, Latex - Fidgets Toys / Stress Rings for Children and Adults - by Impresa Products
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$9.89
1
$9.89
Wacky Tracks Sensory Fidget Toys Snap and Click Fidget Cube Puzzles Bulk Set of 6 by Neliblu- ADHD, Autism, Stress Relief Therapy - Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids, Keeps Fingers Busy and Minds Focused
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$7.49
1
$7.49
Materials cost
$420.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$456.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.61
Total project goal
$537.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$537.40
6 Donors
-$533.87
Donations toward project cost
-$456.79
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