Help me give my students a way to release excess energy in appropriate and socially acceptable ways while enabling them to stay on-task and focused on their work.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Clark's classroom raised $695
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are hard working individuals that often have to work twice as hard as their non-disabled peers to make expected growth. My special students are in grades K-6 who need extra help with academics and social-emotional skills. They have to deal with many obstacles when it comes to learning and overcoming them can be quite a challenge. While school is very challenging for my students it is also viewed as a safe place. A place of structure and predictability.
Many of my students have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time and struggle with sensory integration.
Sensory items help my students balance their sensory system and help them stay on task during academic work time.
My Project
Flexible seating, fidgets and other sensory items are very important in my classroom to help my students focus. Research shows that students with ASD, ADHD, and/or ADD can concentrate better when they’re allowed to move freely and fidget. COVID-19 brought with it an increase in computer usage in the classroom. While, in many respects this is beneficial, it also causes an increased difficulty for students with attention problems. I've noticed an increase in environmental distractions and processing the information on the screen has become more difficult. They have to spend more time trying to stay focused on their lessons and assignments. Processing information becomes easier when students use flexible seating.
By donating to our project, you will not only help improve and increase student attention and focus, you will also help increase their academic achievement.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them to stay focused and on task. I have noticed amazing differences in my students attention to task when they are allowed to use their flexible seating and sensory items during instruction time and independent work. They almost always are more engaged and get more work completed than when they don't use their sensory items. These supports help my students increase their learning in all subject areas.
Sensory items allow my students to release excess energy in appropriate and socially acceptable ways while enabling them to stay on-task and focused on their work. Sensory input also enables students to be less disruptive because they are able to use that excess energy which cuts down on disciplinary incidents and behaviors.
More than half 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
Kore Kids Junior Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Blue (16in)
• Amazon Business
$66.49
3
$199.47
ProsourceFit Diameter Core Balance Cushion Exercise Disc Trainer Board with Pump, Purple, 14-Inch
• Amazon Business
$18.11
5
$90.55
Learning Resources Time Tracker Mini Visual Timer, Classroom Timer, Hand Washing Timer, Auditory and Visual Cue, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$22.65
2
$45.30
TIME TIMER 12 inch Visual Timer 60 Minute Kids Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic for Kids Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer
• Amazon Business
$28.79
1
$28.79
Didax Educational Resources Sandpapers Letters Boxed Set
• Amazon Business
$27.95
1
$27.95
Durable Pull and Stretch Stress Squeeze Ball - Great and Fun Squishy Party Favor Fidget Toy - Excellent Sensory Relief for Tension and Anxiety (12 Pack, Large)
• Amazon Business
$26.44
1
$26.44
The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Colors, 12 Count - TPG-11112
• Amazon Business
$19.33
1
$19.33
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Thick Natural Latex Stretch Chair Fidget Bands Stretch Foot Bands ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs Workout Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet
• Amazon Business
$17.98
1
$17.98
Abilitations 089661 Hi-Write Beginner Paper, Level 1, Pack of 100
• Amazon Business
$17.38
1
$17.38
Sensory Toys Set, Fidget Toy Pack for Stress Relief, Anti-Anxiety, Relaxing, and Calming for Kids and Adults, Sensory Fidgets Hand Therapy Pack for Boys and Girls with Autism, ADD, and ADHD
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Ashley Productions - Big Reading Guide Strips Blue
• Teachers' School Supply
$1.99
5
$9.95
Ashley Productions - Cut Out Window Blue Trakker Reading Guide
• Teachers' School Supply
$1.99
5
$9.95
Materials cost
$510.04
Vendor shipping charges
$2.19
Sales tax
$40.04
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$589.92
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$104.10
Total project goal
$694.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$694.02
1 Donor
-$694.02
Donations toward project cost
-$589.92
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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