A long story and a request. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and your consideration.
I am starting my career as new teacher after a late in life career change.
I have attended online classes for the last six and a half years while working one full time job, one part time job, and raising my children and foster children with my husband of 22-years. Finances have been tight, but I have already spent upwards of $600 of my own money to provide for my new 5/6 grade science classroom. Schools budgets only stretch so far, and many items are needed - especially as a first year teacher.
My first career was as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I worked with children with special needs - autism, cerebral palsy, ADD/ADHD, ODD, OCD, Down’s and the list goes on. Because of this, I am a firm believer in meeting sensory needs of children to increase their ability to maintain interest and focus.
I believe that meeting sensory needs for all children in the classroom can increase attention to task and help students engage better with curriculum, furthering their understanding and increasing their abilities.
Items such as cushions to lay on the floor, wiggle and bouncy seats, and other alternative seating will allow for safe, free, non-distracting movement. Bounce bands will help so wiggly feet do not make noise. The fidget toys will give idle hands something to do while they listen or watch and will help students meet their body needs so their minds can engage to the fullest degree.
I plan to use the items selected to create a classroom that has lots of options to appease the body, so the mind can focus. And I need your help!
If you click on the link, you’ll be taken to my Donors Choose page. Here you can look at all the items I’ve selected and their cost.
If you donate - big or small, it doesn’t matter - I’m one step closer to building an amazing classroom where my students can flourish.
If you are able to donate, please use the promo code LIFTOFF and Donors Choose will double your donation up to $50.
If you’re unable to donate, consider sharing my post.
THANK YOU FOR EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT! Lots of love! ~Lissa
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/help-me-hold-their-attention/7707052/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_9204933&rf=directlink-dc-2023-08-project-teacher_9204933&challengeid=22194202
Meeting sensory needs for all children in the classroom can increase attention to task and help students engage better with curriculum.
Items such as cushions to lay on the floor. Wiggle and bouncy seats will allow for safe, free, non-distracting movement. Bounce bands will help so wiggly feet do not make noise. The fidget toys will give idle hands something to do while they listen or watch will help students meet their body needs so their minds can engage to the fullest degree.
I plan to use the items selected to create a classroom that has lots of options to appease the body, so the mind can focus. Thank you so much for your consideration. I appreciate each and every one of you! Blessings!
Note: enter code LIFTOFF at checkout and Donors Choose will double your donation up to $50!
ETA: protect fully funded! Thank you!!!
Help me give my students alternative seating to meet attention and sensory needs. We need wobble chairs, comfy pillows and calm strips. I am
