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Mrs. Ricciardi from Manchester NH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Ready, Set, Pedal

My students need an adaptive trike to allow students with multiple disabilities the opportunity to participate in cycling.

  • $1,571 goal

This project expired on July 27, 2018.

This project expired on July 27, 2018.

My Students

My classroom is made up of students that have multiple disabilities. Students assigned to my classroom require adaptive equipment to accommodate their special needs.

My students respond best when presented with multisensory learning activities.

Use of learning materials with visual, auditory and tactile properties make for a more stimulating learning experience and allow students to achieve their potential.

My students benefit from participating in activities that help improve their motor skills and physical coordination as well as aid with balance.

My Project

One main benefit of cycling as an activity is that it encourages the exercising of the lower extremities. The motion of cycling helps muscle groups in the legs get flexed, stretched and fully extended and this is vital to children with disabilities.

Riding a bike can lead to strengthened quadriceps, hip extensors and ankle muscles alongside improved balance and core stabilization.

The motion involved in cycling is similar to the walking, and can help train the lower extremities to move in a reciprocal pattern in order to positively impact gait training.

Riding an adapted tricycle, such as the one in this project can also assist with a child’s spatial awareness and increase independence while participating in an age appropriate engaging and fun activity.

Mrs. Ricciardi
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRICYCLE PRO SERIES1416 • School Specialty $1,170.37 1 $1,170.37

Materials cost

$1,170.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $117.04

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,334.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$235.58

Total project goal

$1,570.55

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