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Mrs. Garrett from Johnson City, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Items for Speechies

Help me give my students the sensory furniture that they need to stay focused during speech therapy. These items are especially needed for some of my special needs students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Garrett's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach Speech Therapy in a Title I school where my students fill my heart with ambition, gratitude, and respect. In my room, my student's and I focus on having a growth mindset by focusing on their goals and what the outcome will be if we work together. This includes when they are in my room, as well as in their regular education classroom and at home. Many of my students face adversity and that is why each individual student who comes into my room is unique.

My Project

Sitting for long periods of times is almost impossible for regular education students. Now, imagine what it would be like for someone who is diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Autism, or Cerebral Palsy? My students are in need of sensory chairs to help maintain focus and motivation while they are in speech therapy. Many of these students can't stay focused for our thirty minute sessions due to the need for constant fidgeting and need to move. These items would help not only them, but myself and their regular education teacher. Allowing sensory chairs into my room will help keep my speech and language kiddos motivated and ready to tackle the world with their great speech and language skills. The sorting and sensory items will allow me to fully get their attention and motivation in the special education setting. My kids love hands-on activities and participating in crafts, as well as group games. Any support you give to my classroom, will directly benefit them in so many educational ways. I can't wait to allow sensory items in our room for fun learning!

Mrs. Garrett Happy Valley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Purple (14in) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Green (14in) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Dark Blue (14in) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Learning Resources Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set, Pretend Play Toys for Toddlers, Play Food for Kids, Fruits and Vegetables Toy, 30 Piece Set, Ages 18+ months • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Countdown Clock, Silent Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Washable Dot Markers Kit, Ohuhu 12 Colors Paint Marker (40 ml, 1.41 oz.) with a 30 Pages Activity Book, Water-Based Non-Toxic Bingo Daubers for Kids Children (3 Ages +), Dot Art Markers • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Timers, Classroom Timer for Kids, Kitchen Timer for Cooking, Egg Timer, Magnetic Digital Stopwatch Clock Timer for Teacher, Study, Exercise, Oven, Cook, Baking, Desk - AAA Battery Included - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97

Materials cost

$286.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.53

Total project goal

$376.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $376.87

3 Donors

-$198.43

Donations toward project cost

-$168.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.76

match offer

-$178.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$151.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.77

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