My students need the mats to prevent injuries, and to allow a safe place to lay down. The ball chair provides an alternative to allow for restlessness and fidgeting when working.
$1,138 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
Our students are faced with many obstacles and often need extra time to develop skills that are many times taken for granted. We are a transition classroom that serves Special Education students 18+. We are a transition classroom that teaches daily living skills.
My students come from low socio-economically disadvantaged families.
Despite their disabilities, and family status they long to be accepted and loved. They have a desire to please, and want the ability to make decisions as most of us do.
They are special because they continue a happy spirit despite any adversity that crosses their path. They desire to be independent by learning how to take care of their personal hygiene, learning functional communication, simple cooking, dressing, social skills, as well as community rules.
My Project
These materials will make a difference in our students learning by providing a place that is not only safe from injuries, but provides a small and safe comfort for a cool down.
The mats would allow for many things.
Personal hygiene can be managed with almost no risk. Cool down can be given without fear of self injurious behavior, and with little concern about the breakdown of materials and the hazards that might present. They can also serve as a safe space for those that might not sleep during regular hours due to various disabilities and family dynamics.
The ball chair would provide an outlet for work to be accomplished at a table with the acceptance of fidgeting and movement.
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