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Mrs. Parker from Erin, TN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Sensory Escape: Lighting the Way to Focus & Calm

Help me give my students sensory-friendly jellyfish and bubble fish lamps, along with color-changing LED strip lights, to create a calming and engaging environment that supports focus, relaxation, and sensory regulation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Parker's classroom raised $171

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My Project

My students are incredible, resilient learners who thrive in a supportive, engaging environment. Many of them benefit from sensory-friendly spaces that help them focus, self-regulate, and feel comfortable in their learning environment. That’s why I’m excited to bring jellyfish and bubble fish lamps, along with color-changing LED strip lights, into our classroom!

These resources will transform our space into a calming retreat, perfect for students who need sensory support or just a moment to reset.

The jellyfish and bubble fish lamps provide soothing motion, mimicking the gentle flow of an aquarium, which can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and encourage mindfulness. The color-changing LED lights will allow us to adjust lighting based on mood and learning activities, creating an atmosphere that fosters relaxation, creativity, and engagement.

My goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment where all students feel supported in their unique learning journeys. By providing sensory-friendly tools, I can help my students develop self-regulation strategies that will benefit them beyond the classroom.

With your support, we can make learning more accessible, comfortable, and inspiring for every student. Thank you for being a part of this transformation!

Mrs. Parker Houston County Middle School Grades 6-8 Erin, TN View local requests 320 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brewish Bubble Fish Lamp | Desktop Sensory LED Bubble Lamp | Color Changing Aquarium lamp | Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sea Horse, Jellyfish | Gift for Kids, Adults, ADHD & Autism • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
RGB Led Strip Lights 32.8ft, Music Sync Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with Ir Remote, Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
COLORLIFE Cool Jellyfish lamp Sensory Synthetic Realistic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp for Home Office Decor Gifts for Kids Women Men Birthday Christmas Holiday Presents • Amazon Business $23.65 1 $23.65

Materials cost

$113.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.64

Total project goal

$170.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$170.94

1 Donor

-$85.47

Donations toward project cost

-$72.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.82

match offer

-$85.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.82

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$0.00

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