I work with an amazing group of resilient, funny, and engaging students ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade. Many of my students receive special education services. Most come from a community that is equally as amazing and resilient but struggles with the typical challenges of any underserved neighborhood. Our kids come from mixed family systems of all types, shapes, and sizes.
The ongoing pandemic and the return to school from remote learning has been a difficult transition for many students and adults.
Many of our students were able to feel extra comfortable at home during remote learning - whether this meant wearing pajamas, being able to get up and walk around as needed, using fidgets or other sensory inputs throughout the day, or standing/stretching/laying down during lessons. Coming back to school in person and being expected to follow pre-pandemic rules has made for a challenging transition. Supporting our students needs goes beyond learning and has to include their physical and emotional needs as well. Our students are amazing and deserve everything they need to feel good every day!
My Project
Many students (and adults!) struggle with sitting still while learning, and feel the need to move around or fidget with objects in order to focus and listen more effectively. This can be especially true for students dealing with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or sensory issues. Being able to move around quietly can drastically increase students' ability to focus in the classroom, which in turn decreases distractions for the rest of the class.
I am looking to be able to provide students and classrooms with fidgets and sensory boxes to assist kids with learning to the best of their ability!
The more comforted the students are, the better they feel, and the better they learn. This project will be able to provide students with fidgets such as infinity cubes, pop its, stress balls, and clay to keep their hands moving while their brains are working. Notebooks allow students to doodle or write down their thoughts and feelings. I'm also looking to get a bigger wobble stool for our taller students who need to move their legs and bodies as they learn. As always, space is an issue and containers will help us keep the materials clean and separate. Printer ink will allow us to print vibrant reminders, schedules, and coping tools for the classroom boxes and individual student desks.
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
Active Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture | Red
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
EOOUT 24pcs Small Pocket Notebooks, Colorful Notebooks Bulk, Lined Notepad, Mini Journal Memo Notepad, 3.5"x5.5", 12 Colors for Kids, Students, Traveler, School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$15.99
4
$63.96
IRIS USA 7 Quart Weathertight Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Seal and Secure Latching Buckles, 6 Pack
• Amazon Business
$51.99
1
$51.99
Brother Printer Genuine LC30133PKS 3-Pack High Yield Color Ink Cartridges, Page Yield Up to 400 Pages/Cartridge, Includes Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, LC3013
• Amazon Business
$37.48
1
$37.48
Skylety 20 Pieces Fidget Bike Chain Flippy Chain Toys for ADHD Stress Relief Finger Toys Fidget Flippy Key Chains for Adults and Teens
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
Crayola Model Magic White, Modeling Clay Alternative, Bulk School Supplies Classpack,75 Single Packs, 1 oz
• Amazon Business
$34.49
1
$34.49
Qabfwe 15PCS Pop Fidget Bracelets Toys, Durable and Adjustable,Stress Relief Wristband Fidget Toys Sets, Wearable Push Pop Bubbles Fidget Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$15.85
2
$31.70
SDFF 2Pcs Fidget Toy,Portable Simple Dimple Sensory Toys for Kids Adults
• Amazon Business
$5.99
5
$29.95
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Sensory Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
Water Beads Pack (30000 Small Water Beads /150 Large Jumbo Water beads/15 Balloons) Mixed Jelly Beads Water Gel Balls,Sensory Toys and Decoration
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Brother Printer High Yield Ink Cartridge Page Up To 400 Pages Black (LC3013BK), Standard
• Amazon Business
$22.98
1
$22.98
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Infinity Cube 2 Pieces Fidget Cube Toy Stress Anxiety Relief for Adults and Kids Hand-Held Magic Puzzle Flip Cube Fidget Finger Toys Cube for ADD ADHD Killing Time Galaxy Space
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Materials cost
$472.36
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.09
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$509.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.90
Total project goal
$599.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$599.35
1 Donor
-$178.75
Donations toward project cost
-$169.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$8.94
match offer
-$399.58
Match offer toward project cost
-$339.64
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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