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Mrs. Brenner from Mesa, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Classroom

Help me give my students flexible seating and provide a sensory-input calming area.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Brenner's classroom raised $785

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a special education teacher. I work with kindergarten through third grade students. Many of my students have various social emotional needs. Many of the items on my list with help support emotional regulation by providing calm down tools for them to use in my calming zone.

Many of my students also can be very wiggly.

By providing my student with flexible seating I hope to support their sensory input needs while also keeping them engaged.

Many of the other items on my list will provide my classroom with more organization and support student independence. All materials will be available for my students to access when they need it.

Mrs. Brenner Madison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Half 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC851 - Flex-Space Comfy Round Classroom Carpet - 6 Diameter - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Stretch Limo Black Smartmax • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
LC528BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Safco Products Onyx Mesh 5 Sort Vertical Desktop Organizer 3256BL, Black Powder Coat Finish, Durable Steel Mesh Construction • Amazon Business $23.48 2 $46.96
Fidget Packs Sensory Fidget Toys Set with Planet Pop, 70pc Cheap Stress Relive Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys Pack for Kids Adults (Fidget Toys Pack-A2) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6" • Amazon Business $14.22 2 $28.44
2 Pack - SimpleHouseware 5 Section Upright File Sorter Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Keebor Basic Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Black Whiteboard Markers Bulk, 72 count • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
H.VERSAILTEX 2 Pack Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors Top and Bottom Multi-Use Adjustable Appliances for Iron and Steel Place, Petite Ball Ends, 16 to 28 Inch, 1/4 Inch Diameter, White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tenmiro 65.6ft Led Strip Lights, Ultra Long RGB 5050 Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
SAVERHO Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones,36 Clear Pocket Chart for Calculator Holder with 36 Number Sticker (White) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Reafort Ultra Soft Sherpa Body Pillow Cover/Case with Zipper Closure 21"x54" (21"x54" Body Pillow Cover, Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Heavy Duty Storage Pocket Chart for Classroom and Office, 10 Pockets, 3 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer for File Folders, School Mailbox, Home/Office Papers & More (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$586.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$41.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.69

Total project goal

$784.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$784.59

1 Donor

-$784.59

Donations toward project cost

-$666.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.69

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$0.00

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