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Ms. Zahnijnyj from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students Keep Calm, Stay Focused, and Learn!

Help me give my students chair glides to lessen movement noise within the classroom.

  • $236 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

I am a Special Education teacher in a third-grade self-contained class in a Title I school. Our school consists of culturally and linguistically diverse students within a low socioeconomic community.

Can you imagine how a classroom environment that limits sensory stimulation would enhance students’ learning experience?

Our classroom needs chair glides in order to lessen the noise of moving chairs, and provide my students the opportunity to stay calm and focused.

Our students enjoy working cooperatively, however, several are overly sensitive to sounds. As a result, they withdraw and avoid being engaged, thereby inhibiting their learning.

Please make it possible for us to create a calm, quiet, and engaging environment for the students by easing their sensory issues with fuzzy feet chair glides and tennis ball chair footrests and enabling them to take an active role in learning.

Thank you for your kindness!

Ms. Zahnijnyj PS 106 Parkchester Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fuzzy Feet Chair Glide [100 Count] Made in The USA | Noise Cancelling Long Lasting Floor Protection | Heavy Duty Breathable Latex-Free Anti-Rust Design | Easy to Apply Teacher Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Macarrie 100 Pcs Precut Tennis Balls Bulk for Furniture Legs Tennis Ball Chair Foot Covers for Floor Protection Ball Desk Leg Coverings(Black) • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99

Materials cost

$167.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.38

Total project goal

$235.88

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