Help me give my students alternate seating with these three bean bag chairs.
$954 goal
This project expired on September 23, 2025.
This project expired on September 23, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Adding bean bag chairs to my self-contained special education classroom will make a meaningful difference for my students, many of whom are on the Autism spectrum. These students often have unique sensory processing needs, and traditional classroom furniture can be overstimulating or uncomfortable. Bean bag chairs provide a soft, enveloping seating option that helps reduce sensory overload and promotes a calming effect. The ability to sink into a chair that molds to their body can be incredibly soothing for students with Autism, helping them feel secure and grounded—an essential foundation for focused learning.
Beyond sensory benefits, bean bag chairs will also support the need for flexible, student-centered learning spaces.
My students thrive when given choices and a sense of control in their environment. Having the option to sit in a bean bag chair during independent work, reading time, or when they need a break helps them self-regulate and reduces anxiety. For many of my students, emotional regulation and comfort are directly tied to their ability to engage academically. By providing this simple yet effective alternative seating, I am creating a space that respects their needs and fosters success in both learning and emotional growth.
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
14 students impacted
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