Flexible Seating, Reading Supports, and LOTS of Great Books!
Help me give my students more flexible seating options, sensory items to use, and lots of diverse books for them to read! Your generosity and support is something that I and my students are beyond grateful for!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Higgins's classroom raised $551
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach in a neighborhood elementary school in a beloved Chicago community. My students are ambitious, curious, risk-takers, and always cease to amaze me with their constant effort, resilience, and persistence. My students are incredible individuals who are going to make their own mark on the community, city, and world around them. I feel privileged to teach them each and every day.
I am working on building and creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative classroom library, while I am also working on creating more flexible seating options and sensory materials for my students.
These two important items will allow my students the opportunity to have more access to all kinds of books and give them access to have more choice in what they read. Flexible seating will allow my students to choose how they would like to sit in the classroom that are more comfortable for them. I believe these items will support me in developing an inclusive and supportive community this school year.
My students are amazing people, who have been able to work through the extraordinary challenges that we have all been presented with this year, and come out of it as stronger individuals and learners.
My Project
These materials will be vital to my students and their ability to learn. All of the flexible seating options and the sensory materials will allow my students different ways of being comfortable while they are learning. It will give them the chance to regulate themselves more effectively and independently throughout the school day. The reading materials will support them in staying in the right place when they are reading, while also helping them to see the words more clearly. Lastly, all of the books, will provide them with access to texts that represent themselves and are relevant to them, while also introducing them to new experiences and perspectives. These books will also support their own development in reading and literacy.
All of these materials will allow my students more comfort with learning and give them more access to resources they need to help them succeed.
I am so excited to see how these materials will allow them to make more academic and social gains this school year. Thank you for your support!
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
Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids - Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Pump - Flexible Alternative Seating for School, Office, Classroom Furniture, and Home
• Amazon Business
$23.74
5
$118.70
Really Good Stuff Stackable Plastic Book and Organizer Bins for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Baskets in Fun Neon Colors (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$34.40
2
$68.80
Special Needs My Communication Cards for Special Ed, Speech Delay Non Verbal Children and Adults with Autism 27 Flash Cards for Visual aid or cue Cards
• Amazon Business
$14.99
2
$29.98
3X Large Magnifying Glass with [10 Anti-Glare & Fully Dimmable LEDs]-Evenly Lit Viewing Area-The Best Lighted Magnifier for Reading Small Fonts, Low Vision Seniors, Macular Degeneration, Inspection
• Amazon Business
$23.95
1
$23.95
6 PACK Loop Scissors,Colorful Grip Scissor,8 Inch Adaptive Cutting Self-Opening Scissors for Special Needs,Children and Adults(Red/Yellow/Blue)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Aitbay Cool Math Game, Frog Balance Counting Toys for Boys & Girls Educational Number Toy Fun Children's Gift STEM Learning Age 3+ (63 PCS)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Ticonderoga® Tri-Write Pencils, With Erasers, 2 Lead, Yellow, Pack Of 36
• Amazon Business
$15.76
1
$15.76
More Than Peach Multicultural and Rainbow Crayon Combo Pack with Postcard
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$5.00
3
$15.00
Just Ask Be Different Be Brave Be You
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$14.00
1
$14.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protector for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5" x 11" - 200-Pack
• Amazon Business
$13.15
1
$13.15
Pendaflex File Folders, Letter Size, 8-1/2" x 11", Classic Manila, 1/3-Cut Tabs in Left, Right, Center Positions, 100 Per Box (65213)
• Amazon Business
$13.05
1
$13.05
Our Class is a Family
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$13.00
1
$13.00
The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Colors, 6 Count - TPG-11106
• Amazon Business
$10.06
1
$10.06
The ABCs of Black History
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$10.00
1
$10.00
2 Pack Guided Reading Strips, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, Colorful Text Overlays for Early Readers, ADHD Finger Trackers Highlight
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Pencils Grips - JuneLsy Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (6PCS)
• Amazon Business
$7.53
1
$7.53
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$6.69
1
$6.69
Silicone Bubble Pop Toy
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$5.00
1
$5.00
Materials cost
$426.62
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$468.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.59
Total project goal
$550.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$550.61
10 Donors
-$503.04
Donations toward project cost
-$430.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$72.46
match offer
-$44.05
Match offer toward project cost
-$37.44
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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