Help me give my students comfort when they are struggling! Students in my school, especially PreK and Kindergarten, need movement which can be provided on a comfy rug, in a swing, or a wobble seat!
My school is located in rural appalachia. We educate and love all students from grades PreK to fifth grade. Many of the students come from impoverished families so we provide both free breakfast and lunch to them.
We have many students who have been diagnosed with PTSD and demonstrate many behaviors associated with trauma.
We also have many students who have been directly affected by the opiod crisis that has had a devastating effect on our community, county, state, and regional area.
Our students deserve the very best that we can offer them, and we strive every day to provide an environment that supports students so that they are ready to learn!
My Project
Students in my rural area come from homes filled with trauma and opioid addiction. Many students live in non-traditional homes including grandparents, aunts and uncles, foster homes, and group homes. These students struggle to be ready to learn academics.
Our Sensory Room provides the opportunity for children to relax, calm their fears, and be prepared to go into their classroom and learn!
Lying on a rug while watching a bubble lamp, swinging in a swing, or sitting on a wobble stool while playing in kinetic sand has a way of making the children in my school feel better!
All children have different needs which is why I choose different items to help meet those needs. We have found if we meet their basic needs first, then they are ready to learn!
LC381 - Blue Rectangular Carpet - 6' x 9'
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$199.00
1
$199.00
PlayMonster Swing, Hunter Green, 40" Super Duper Spinner
• Amazon Business
$74.95
2
$149.90
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in)
• Amazon Business
$62.98
2
$125.96
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary School - Made in The USA - Age 4-5 yrs, Blue (12in)
• Amazon Business
$53.98
2
$107.96
AusKit Swing Swivel, 30 KN Pulley, Safest Rotational Device Hanging Accessory with Carabiners for Web Tree Swing, Swing Setting, Aerial Dance, Children's Swing (Red/Blue)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Tree Swing Strap Hanging Kit – 10ft Strap, Holds 2800 lbs (SGS Certified), Fast & Easy Way to Hang Any Swing – Outdoor Swing Hangers
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Materials cost
$629.76
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$37.79
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$707.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$124.76
Total project goal
$831.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$831.76
3 Donors
-$662.50
Donations toward project cost
-$622.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.50
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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