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Ms. Karen from Worcester, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students with Autism Roll Toward Success!

My students need 3 larger ball chairs to help them navigate their busy school day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Karen's classroom raised $322

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are six of the most wonderful children on the planet! The degree of my students’ disorders makes it impossible for them to be included in a general education classroom setting. The students in my class have sensory differences. This means that they have difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of their senses may be over-or under-sensitive, or both, at different times. These sensory differences can affect behavior and can have a profound effect on a youngster’s life. Oftentimes, a child who is experiencing sensory or information overload, will become stressed, anxious and possibly feel physical pain. Many individuals with autism have difficulty processing and integrating sensory information and these sensitivities can create huge barriers to participating in daily activities.

My Project

Most children find it challenging to sit in a metal chair for six hours each day especially when the chairs are too small. Their sensory issues require them to have mobile ergonomic seating options that offer them a "just right" fit. I have found that a ball along with the stability of a chair is just the right ticket!

Sitting on these chairs will allow the children to move safely when they become restless and distracted.

Some children need more movement than others, so rather than “squash” my student’s innate need for movement, I’d like to help them channel their physical energy in a positive way, allowing them to focus on their work more completely and reach their full potential as learners.

My goal is to continue to make sensible changes to the environment so that my students can function as independently and happily as possible while using more purposeful engagement and greater language interactions. Giving these children the ability to participate daily and meaningfully in school is a wish I sincerely hope you can help me attain. Please help support my students to make strides with their sensory needs.

Ms. Karen Roosevelt School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

6 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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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, Wasabi • Amazon Business $79.98 3 $239.94

Materials cost

$239.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.27

Total project goal

$321.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $321.81

2 Donors

-$321.81

Donations toward project cost

-$273.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.27

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 $0.00

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