I am very excited to be starting my second year as a Special Education Teacher! Working with special needs students is a wonderful experience. With the support of my amazing ParaEducator, I can't wait to begin another year of making a difference for my students.
Every child needs something unique to maximize learning!
That unique thing can be as different as each child and can easily change day to day. I love meeting this challenge day in and day out and I invite you along this journey with me. Let's make a difference for a student today!
My Project
Students who require movement in order to focus create a high need in the classroom. Many fidget items exist for students, but many of the smaller hand held items are just not enough for students who need a higher intervention. Items that are listed like the stabili-stool and cushions to sit on, will be used in the general education classroom by students who will be able to stay in class longer and therefore learn longer!
Seats that require a high physical focus, such as a rocking seat that requires balance can help a student remain "in their body" and allow their thinking to fall onto the learning material.
Although this level of need can be hard to meet, switching a normal classroom chair for a sensory one can be just the fix. My students will thank you greatly for this project and be able to more fully engage in their classroom learning.
Sportime Stabili-T-Stool Tube, 15 Inch Seat, Colors Vary
• Amazon Business
$41.81
1
$41.81
Gymnic Movin' Sit Jr. Inflatable Seat Cushion, Blue
• Amazon Business
$32.40
1
$32.40
HolaHatha Air Stability Wobble Cushion- Free Hand Pump and Exercise Manual-Therapy, Exercise, Injury Rehabilitation, Sensory Cushion for Chair (Blue, 15 inch)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Original Bouncy Bands - Elementary School Chairs (Blue) –Educational Tool that Helps Kids Actively Learn and Stay Engaged
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Materials cost
$105.19
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$9.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$145.97
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.76
Total project goal
$171.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$171.73
1 Donor
-$171.73
Donations toward project cost
-$145.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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