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Ms. Watson from Frisco TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Focus Up!

My students need sensory items to use as a self-regulation tool to help with focus, attention, and active listening.

  • $381 goal

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My Students

My students are always willing and eager to learn. To ensure that they are learning and having fun, I want to make sure they have the things they need. My desire is to create a learning environment that is safe and student friendly. Each child in my classroom has their own unique story to share, regardless of their background or academic potential. Together, with your help, we can support each student's abilities and watch them flourish throughout the school year!

My Project

Many have heard about the fidget spinner craze in schools. Basically, fidgets are self-regulation tools that are used to help students deal with their emotions in a healthy and productive way. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, and are often referred to by name, such as stress balls and tangles. Balance chairs, chair balls & sensory tools will allow my students the flexibility they need in the classroom.

A fidget provides the tactile stimulation the mind is craving, which can calm the child and allow them to stay on task.

With these tools, students will have the opportunity to focus more of their attention on their learning assignments, listening in whole group, and allow them to move while they complete their task.

The greatest thing in life is to see a child's smile, to hear a child's laugh, and to know you impacted the way a child feels.

Ms. Watson
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and, Black • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
Gaiam Backless Balance Ball Chair - 52cm Stability Ball Home & Office Desk Chair with Inflation Pump, Blue • Amazon Business $48.03 1 $48.03
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 20"/50CM, Green) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 20"/50CM, Orange) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 20"/50CM, Green) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 20"/50CM, Blue) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
36 Fun Fidget Pencil Toppers with 1 Super Secret Surprise Sack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Tangle Therapy Relax for Hand and Mind Wellness • Amazon Business $7.36 2 $14.72
Hibery 5 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls, Soft Active Fun Toy, Sensory Fidgets Toys, Stress Balls with Rainbow Pom Ball, Colorful Bouncy Ball / Stress / Sensory Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Squishy Stress Relief Sensory Toys Fidget Spiky Ball 5-PcsSet –Squeezy & Bouncy Antistress Toy Balls For Men, Women, Adults, Teens & Children –Ideal For People With OCD, ADHD, ADD & Autism • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
KeNeer 7Pack Stretchy String Fidget Sensory Toys - Relieve Stress, and Increase Patience - Build Resistance Squeeze, Pull - Good for kids with ADD, ADHD or Autism, and Adults to Strengthen Arms • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Special Supplies Spiky Sensory Finger Acupressure Ring Set (Pack Of 10) Cool Hand Fidget Toy For Kids Teens & Adults Silent Stress Reducer & Massager - Helps With Focus ADHD & Autism • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$289.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$323.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.07

Total project goal

$380.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$380.45

1 Donor

-$161.69

Donations toward project cost

-$161.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$190.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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