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Mr. Rasquin from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back-to-School Boost: Equipping Our Special Education Classroom for Success!

Help me give my students get back-to-school essentials like sensory tools, organizational supplies to start the year off right in a well-prepared and welcoming classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rasquin's classroom raised $571

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a first year Special Education Teacher for kids on the spectrum in a 5th and 6th grade classroom. I am working hard to create an environment that is organized, engaging, and inclusive for all learners. This project will provide essential tools to meet the diverse needs of my students. My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, but they face unique challenges that require specialized support. This project will provide essential tools to meet the diverse needs of my students such as relaxation tools and calming strategies,

Students need to feel calm in order to achieve higher learning!

This allows them to learn more because they won’t be stressed or have anxiety.

These materials will create a calm, clean, and creative classroom environment where my students can thrive. From keeping their supplies organized to engaging their senses and creativity, this back-to-school boost ensures that all learners—especially those with exceptional needs—feel ready to learn. It empowers us to build routines, celebrate their growth, and support every unique path to success.

Mr. Rasquin PS 811 Mickey Mantle @ 200 Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads (561WL VAD 6PK), Large White Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper • Amazon Business $96.44 1 $96.44
Xuhal 12 Pcs Kids noise reduction headphones Ear Protection Earmuffs for Kids Noise Reduction Ear Muffs for Children 27NRR • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Amylove 6 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Pump Wiggle Balance Sensory Flexible Seat for Kids Flexible Seating Exercise Disc Sensory Chair for Office School Home Equipment • Amazon Business $51.29 1 $51.29
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
40 Pcs Tennis Balls for Furniture Legs and Floor Protection Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs Tennis Ball Chair Foot Covers for Floor Protection Chair and Desk Legs Coverings (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
Post-it Greener Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Sweet Sprinkles Collection, Pastel Colors, Clean Removal, 100% Recycled Material (654R-24CP-AP) • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$446.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.51

Total project goal

$570.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.08

1 Donor

-$570.08

Donations toward project cost

-$484.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.51

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