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Ms. Stephan from Middletown, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wobble Stools for Autism and ADHD Support

Help me give my students wobble stools to increase focus, productivity and core strength.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stephan's classroom raised $852

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My Project

Help Our Students Wiggle Their Way to Success!

Dear Donor,

Imagine a classroom where movement isn't a distraction—but a tool for learning. At SAAL, we’re striving to create that environment by introducing wobble stools into our classrooms. These innovative seats allow students to move while staying seated, helping them focus, engage, and thrive.

Research shows that flexible seating options like wobble stools can improve focus and behavior by up to 17%, especially for students with ADHD, autism, and other special education needs. In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy found that children with attention difficulties showed significantly better in-seat behavior and task engagement when using dynamic seating.

Why Wobble Stools?

They promote active sitting, improving core strength and posture.

Movement helps regulate sensory input—essential for students with sensory processing challenges.

They reduce fidgeting, distractions, and the need for constant movement breaks.

Students report feeling more comfortable, in control, and ready to learn.

Each wobble stool costs approximately $60, and our goal is to equip just two classrooms with at least 6 stools to support our learners. SAAL specializes in student populations with autism and ADHD. Almost 90% of our student population fit into that category.

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Your support can make a direct, tangible difference. Whether it’s one stool or a set for a whole table, your donation will give students the tools they need to succeed—one wiggle at a time.

Join us in creating a classroom where movement meets learning.

Please donate today and help us put success within reach for every student.

With gratitude,

Erin Stephan

5th & 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Ms. Stephan Summit Academy Alternative Learning - Middletown Grades 3-5 Middletown, OH View local requests 36 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Stool, Flexible Classroom Seating Improves Focus, Posture & Helps ADHD/ADD. Get The Wiggles Out Active Fidget Chairs, Preschool | Elementary 14" Chair, Ages 3-7, Gray • Amazon Business $56.99 12 $683.88

Materials cost

$683.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$724.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.79

Total project goal

$851.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $851.93

12 Donors

-$539.00

Donations toward project cost

-$473.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.85

match offer

-$295.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$250.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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