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Ms. Alexander from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Calm Classroom for Calm Minds!

Help me give my students wobble cushions, headphones, breathing balls, and other sensory equipment to help calm them and allow them to focus.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alexander's classroom raised $329

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are wonderful, and inquisitive, and we have gotten off to an astounding start to the school year. Several students have expressed they are having difficulty remaining calm and focused during class, especially after having the summer off. Fidget toys, pin art toys, motion bubblers, noise canceling headphones, and flexible seating all give the students the ability to choose items they may need to stay on task during class. They will be able to tune out distracting noises, keep their hands busy so their eyes are tacking whoever is speaking, and sit in seats that quiet their bodies.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given these sensory related options.

I have seen them effectively used fidgets, headphones, and seating in other settings, and I know these specific tools can positively affect my students work and demeanor, to be even more engaged in work than they already are.

Ms. Alexander National Teachers Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RFAQK Inflated Air Stability Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat to Improve Sitting Posture & Attention, Stability Balance Disc for Physical Therapy Exercise [Extra Thick, Pump, Bag, E-Book Included] • Amazon Business $15.80 5 $79.00
ZOHAN Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack,Kids Noise Canceling Headphone for Concerts, Monster Truck, Fireworks (BLUE&GREEN) • Amazon Business $27.43 2 $54.86
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere (4 Pack) Toy for Kids Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Colors May Vary for Yoga Anxiety Relaxation Expands from 5.6" to 12" • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Rhode Island Novelty 5 Inch X 7 Inch Pin Art Game, One Per Order • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
FKYTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer and Moving Sand Art Picture 2 Pack Colorful Hourglass Liquid Bubbler Art Toys Activity Calm Relaxing Desk Toys Voted Best Gift! • Amazon Business $18.28 1 $18.28
Narwhal Novelties Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults - Hourglass Liquid Bubbler/Timer for Sensory Play Toys, Fidget Toy and Stress Management (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
4.5Inch Large Rainbow Stringy Ball Silicone Bouncing Fluffy Jugging Ball,Monkey Stress Ball (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$240.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.21

Total project goal

$328.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $328.05

6 Donors

-$248.58

Donations toward project cost

-$216.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.29

match offer

-$73.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$62.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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