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Ms. Wood from Ocean Springs MS is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Wiggle and Squirm...We Want to Learn!

My students need balance balls, Bouncy Bands, wobble cushions, fidget toys, and pencil toppers to minimize distractions and increase focus to increase their time spent in the General Education classroom.

  • $498 goal

This project expired on December 29, 2016.

This project expired on December 29, 2016.

My Students

Students who are on my caseload see the world in a much different way than their peers. Each unique in how they process information, incoming stimuli, learn, and interact. Our goal is to give these students what they need to be successful in the general education classroom. These students have emotional/behavioral/social needs that impede their academic progress. They are eager to learn, desire friendships, and want to make the "right" choices. In order to be successful their needs must be met.

My Project

Walk into any classroom and you will immediately notice a wide range of behaviors. Students learn in multiple ways...some need constant movement (Balance Ball, Wobble Cushion), others need to fidget (pencil toppers), or fidget toys to focus on one item to minimize distraction in an effort to concentrate on what the teacher is saying.

Research has shown that meeting a student's needs will assist with increasing concentration (Stability Ball, Bouncy Bands), focus, and improve alertness (fidget items) in an effort to increase a general awareness of their environment.

These items will increase students time and participation in the general education classroom.

Ms. Wood
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Lime • Amazon Business $19.98 10 $199.80
Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Purple, 35cm/14in Diameter, Balance Disc, Pump Included • Amazon Business $13.50 5 $67.50
Bouncy Bands for Desks (Black support pipes) • Amazon Business $14.95 3 $44.85
Magic Beadz - Jelly Water Beads Grow Many Times Original Size - Fun for All Ages - Over 20,000 Beads • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
FIDGET TOY (Package of 8) - Increase Focus Reduce Stress - Quiet and Soothing Gadget for Children and Adults - Has helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Fidget Pencil Toppers on Pencil, Set of 6 (3 Wing Nuts and 3 Nuts'n Bolts), Colors Vary • Amazon Business $13.65 1 $13.65

Materials cost

$361.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.56

Total project goal

$497.07

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