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Mrs. Yencer from Indianapolis, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Kids The Gift Of Movement

My students need active sitting chairs to help their brains be more engaged.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Yencer's classroom raised $347

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students at my school generally come from low economic backgrounds. Most students crave that extra support from other adults around the school. Also, these students need some extra guidance academically, behaviorally, and socially.

As the resource teacher/special educational teacher, I have the pleasure to work with students in a smaller group setting, giving my students that extra support that they crave academically, behaviorally, and/or socially.

I have the opportunity to meet each of my student's individual needs to help ensure success in that child, and to see them explore the feeling of accomplishment that every child wants to achieve.

My Project

Working with students that struggle academically, behaviorally, and/or socially, I am always looking for different ways to help my students reach their fullest potential.

I have been looking into different types of classroom furniture, and I have found research on how changing the furniture in my classroom can help impact student success.

"Balance balls were originally developed in the 1960s for physical therapy purposes; who knew that one day they'd be recommended for children who have trouble focusing in school? But today, that's just what's happening. Balance balls might be just what the doctor ordered to help children reach their full potential in the classroom, especially for those with sensory processing disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or just a strong need to fidget." This is a quote from the author, Karen Lynch, in her article "How Sitting On A Ball Helps Kids Focus And Do Better In School".

My students have sensory processing disorders, cognitive disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, learning disorders, autism, emotional disorders, and depression. Many other students in our school suffer from these disorders as well, not just the students I work with.

I want all students in our school that suffer from any disorder, to have everything possible to help them achieve. So many times in their lives they have been told, "You can't do it!" I am here to let them know, "Yes, you can do it!" Giving students different options to move while learning in the classroom, or for students who need a break, is one step closer to giving these kids access to a tool that will help them achieve more in school.

Mrs. Yencer Northview Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

More than half 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Pre-Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
LuxFit Exercise Ball Chair, Black • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Grey, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Limm Exercise Resistance Loop Bands - Set of 5, 12-inch Premium Workout Bands - Best for Stretching, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Home Fitness - Bonus eBook, Manual, Online Videos & Handy Carry Bag • Amazon Business $10.32 3 $30.96

Materials cost

$260.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.01

Total project goal

$346.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $346.74

4 Donors

-$173.36

Donations toward project cost

-$147.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$173.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$147.37

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.01

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 $0.00

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