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Ms. McGrady from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McGrady's classroom raised $549

Tools for Bright Minds on the Spectrum

Help me give my students a light box and weighted plush toys to help with their sensory needs.

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Ms. McGrady Reid Park Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are young, bright, and eager learners full of potential. They learn best in an environment that provides structure, sensory support, and engaging hands-on activities. Each day, they work hard to build up their communication, social, and academic skills, which will help them to become more independent. I strive to create a classroom environment that helps support their needs and celebrates them for who they are.

The resources that I am requesting for my classroom will provide my students with tools that help them stay focused, regulated, and engaged throughout the school day.

Sensory materials, flexible seating, and interactive learning tools will help reduce students' frustration while increasing participation in the classroom amongst their peers. Your support will help create a positive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. McGrady Reid Park Academy Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
16" Sand Painting Light Box, Portable Light Up Sensory Table for Kids & Adults, 3 Color Modes & 10 Levels, Durable Sand Drawing Table for Autism Therapy, Tracing, Meditation & Classroom (Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Weighted Washable Sensory Butterfly • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lewtemi 4 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary 20 Inch Yoga Ball Chair Inflatable Donut Ball Chair with Inflator for Kids Student Sensory Balance Office Exercise • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Miniland Translucent Lowercase Letters, Set of 76 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $45.97 1 $45.97
Goliath Jelly Blox Stash 'N Stack 2-in-1 Storage Case | Toddler & Preschool Building Blocks Kids Can Squeeze, Stretch, Squish | MESH ACCREDITED | Safety Tested & Ouch-Free | Sensory Play for Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Translucent Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Tactile Numbers 1-30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Animals) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Slow Rising Stress Balls 8 Pack, Dough Fidget Toys for Stress Relief, Pull Stretch Squishy Toys for Kids Adults, Classroom Prize Box Party Favors, Gifts & Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Tactile Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$394.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.60

Sales tax

 $30.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.24

Total project goal

$548.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $548.27

1 Donor

-$548.27

Donations toward project cost

-$466.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.24

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