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Mrs. Heather from Duncan, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating and Sensory Play in Special Ed!

Help me give my students sensory play and flexible seating options in my classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Heather's classroom raised $1,372

This project is fully funded

My Project

In traditional classrooms, students sit at desks or tables, often assigned to them. They may have limited opportunities to move around the room before an official break, but for the most part, students stay at their desks or table spot.

With flexible seating, the classroom is arranged to give a variety of options.

Students can choose where they would like to work on their current project. Students might choose a location based on how they're feeling that day or what project they are working on. Flexible seating gives students the option to control the physical environments in which they work best. In other words, with choices, students gain greater flexibility and control of their surroundings giving them the autonomy and comfort to stay engaged and focused. This leads to increased student engagement, which is linked to higher motivation and academic performance, as well as improved overall behavior.

Children with special needs often have to learn to experience the world in different ways. Sensory play is when a child is able to engage their senses as they play in various ways. Sensory play is important because it helps children with disabilities learn to live a fuller and happier life. Most of our learning comes through our ability to use our senses to retain information. Sensory play is not just about having fun. It is about learning in a fun way. Sensory play works to build skills on several levels. Sight play encourages children to explore colors and experiment with light. Touch play helps children learn to experience the world using their hands. Taste play helps bring new sensations into their world and helps associate food with fun. Smell and hearing play activities let children take in stimuli from various sources, so they learn to process it more efficiently.

Mrs. Heather Emerson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Duncan, OK 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

40 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Adjustable Wobble Chair 16.5" - 21.5" - Black • Kaplan Early Learning Company $139.49 2 $278.98
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 3 $239.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 2 $199.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Antimicrobial Wiggle Seat - Large • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 3 $70.08
Bouncy Bands for School Desks • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 4 $68.24
Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform Chairs into Wobble Chairs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 2 $55.72
Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$1,035.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $84.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,165.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$205.75

Total project goal

$1,371.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,371.67

3 Donors

-$1,247.78

Donations toward project cost

-$1,060.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$187.17

match offer

-$123.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$105.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.58

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