Help me give my students flexible seating, reduced distractions, safe, gentle movement with yoga for mind/body connections in order to meet their individual academic and social emotional needs.
My students are creative, fun and inspirational! As a special education teacher, I get the opportunity to work with a talented group of students in grades 7 and 8.
We are a neighborhood STEAM school located in Anchorage, Alaska.
We are a smaller middle school which affords us the opportunity to get to know the vast majority of our student body on a personal level. We are a Title I school serving about 425 students in grades 7 and 8. Our school focuses on project based learning. We serve a diverse student population including military, gifted, homeless, migrant, and Native students. The majority of our population is socioeconomically disadvantaged. We serve students coming from a plethora of challenging circumstances such as military deployments, trauma, food/housing insecurity and foster care.
My Project
Flexible seating will allow my students to meet their sensory needs while increasing sustained engagement with the curriculum. The ability to provide choice and comfort has a direct positive correlation with student engagement. Students are able to focus for sustained periods of time when provided seating choices that meet their unique sensory needs.
I have observed the positive benefits to student learning when sensory needs are met in the classroom.
Wobble stools engage core muscle and provide adjustable height seating, noise reducing headphones allow students to focus and not be distracted. Yoga in the classroom assists students with self regulation, breathing and trauma. Stretch bands provide safe movement opportunities.
Active Kids Chair – Adjustable Height Wobble Chair for Children, Kids & Teens - High School - Age Range 12-18y – Adjusts from 16.65" to 23.75" – Flexible Seating Classroom - Corrects Posture - Blue
• Amazon Business
$79.99
3
$239.97
SANKUU Yoga Strap, Multi-Loop Strap, 12 Loops Yoga Stretch Strap, Nonelastic Stretch Strap for Physical Therapy, Pilates, Dance and Gymnastics with Carry Bag (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$13.98
5
$69.90
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue
• Amazon Business
$62.99
1
$62.99
ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs, NRR 28dB Shooters Hearing Protection Headphones Headset, Professional Noise Cancelling Ear Defenders for Construction Work Shooting Range Hunting -Black
• Amazon Business
$11.99
5
$59.95
Draper's Strength Heavy Duty Pull Up Assist and Powerlifting Stretch Bands Add Resistance for Stretching, Exercise, and Assisted Pull Ups. Free E-Workout Guide (4 Band Set)
• Amazon Business
$34.05
1
$34.05
Materials cost
$466.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$7.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$510.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$90.15
Total project goal
$601.01
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