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Mrs. Cowder from Newark DE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivate, Individualize, Wiggle, Work!

Help me give my students tools such as wobble cushions and a wiggle wedge that will make sitting in a seat easier! Motivate and reward them for showing their best quality work with prizes for the treasure box!

  • $413 goal

This project expired on May 17, 2020.

This project expired on May 17, 2020.

My Students

"Can I stand up?" asks one student. "Can I sit on the floor?" asks another. "I need something to fidget with, so I can stay focused," comments another. Students all around my classroom are looking for ways to be able to learn the best they can. Our classroom is full of learners who want to find ways to channel their energy into learning. I feel that it is my responsibility to help them discover strategies and tools to meet their needs. They are bright, energetic boys and girls who would benefit from many options to make themselves comfortable, focused, and productive through a variety of choices in the tools they have available to them.

My Project

These materials will improve student learning in my classroom. A number of my students show an improvement in productivity when they know they are working for a prize from the treasure box, and all students will have an opportunity to work for the treasure box prizes.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they have a choice in the seat they use.

Wiggle seats are inflatable cushions that sit on top of any chair. They will assist students in being "active sitters" so that they are able to better concentrate on the lesson. Have you tried sitting in a professional development session or class on a hard seat recently? Even for just a short amount of time, it can be challenging!

In addition, I am short on supplies that are very much needed for individual students, including chew necklaces which provide needed sensory input for students who need it, rather than chewing on unsafe supplies in the classroom. Others benefit from using a slant board to improve good upper body positioning for writing tasks.

I have seen how individualizing my students' needs can positively affect their work and demeanor and hope that the additional supplies will help us grow even more!

Mrs. Cowder
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Adapt-Ease Ergonomic Writing Slant Board, Blue • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Wiggle Wedge - Inflatable Wobble Seat Sensory Chair Cushion for Kids - Certified Ages 6+ (Blue) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bulk Mini Stress Ball Assortment - 50 Pack of 2 Inch Balls in Multi Colors and Designs, Squeezable Toy for Kids Stress Relief Party Favor Supplies & Small Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
bintiva Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump/Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc, Gray, 13 inches(33 cm) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
bintiva Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump/Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump / Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc,Blue,size: 13 inches / 33 cm diameter • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion/Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc (Black),13 inches / 33 cm Diameter • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Flexible Seating Classroom, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids (Office & Home & School) (33cm Matte Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Flexible Seating Classroom, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids (Office & Home & School) (33cm Mint Green) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Kids Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm New Yellow Green) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
YUE ACTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer for Sensory Toys, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Calm Relaxing Desk Toys, Anxiety Toys, Autism Toys, ADHD Fidget Toys, Assorted Colors, Pack of 3(Style#1) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
POKONBOY Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys Party Favors for Kids, 30 PCS Mini Squishies Panda Cat Unicorn Squishy Stress Relief Toys, Treasure Box Prizes for Classroom, for Kids • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Panny & Mody Sensory Chew Necklace Pendant Chewlery Set for Boys and Girls(3 Pack), Silicone Chewy Brick for Kids with ADHD, Teething, Autism, Biting Needs (Red, Green, Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Liquid Motion Timer - Bubble Motion Relaxation Sensory Toy for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Office Desk Top, Assorted Colors 1 Per Unit • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Last Mouse Lost Game • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pencil Grips - Children Pen Writing Aid Grip Set Posture Correction Tool,Hollow Ventilation • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$315.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.83

Total project goal

$412.21

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