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Mrs. Mancuso from Andover MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Cool and Educated

Help me give my students a sensory spot to help them be calm and ready for work.

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My Project

My students have sensory needs and need a comfortable quiet calm place to regulate themselves to be able to return to instruction. The bean bag and rug will give them a place to relax while the lights and toys will give them the input they need to help them get them back to the classroom. The floor lamp and lights will also help to regulate them in the classroom so they don't need a calming break, school lights are bright and we like a calmer atmosphere. Your generous donation will greatly help in my students classroom participation and their education.

Mrs. Mancuso
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tap & Play Color-Changing Light Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Sengled - Wi-Fi Bluetooth String Lights with Audio Sync - 48FT - Multicolor • Best Buy Education $81.38 1 $81.38
Posh Beanbags Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 27 Inch - Solid Gray • Amazon Business $66.44 1 $66.44
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
MINTWOOD Design 3-Pack Storage Baskets for Shelves, Playroom and Classroom Storage Basket, Book Basket, Decorative Storage Cube Bins, Woven Closet Organizers, Pantry and Shoe Organizer, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
Pacon Classroom Keepers 16.38 H x 31.5 W Corrugated Mailbox Blue Each (001308) • Staples $33.07 1 $33.07
Bilingual Musical Turtle Baby Toys 6 to 12 Months, Development Toy for 6 7 8 9 Month Old Boy Girl, 8-in-1 Educational Crawling Infant Toy w/Light Music, Christmas Easter Gift for 3 4 5 6-12 18 Month • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Munchkin® Mozart Magic® Cube Music Toy for Baby and Toddler - Includes 5 Instrument Sounds, 8 Mozart Songs and Lights • Amazon Business $27.45 1 $27.45
Square Floor Seat Pillows Cushions 22" x 22", Soft Thicken Yoga Meditation Cushion Pouf Tufted Corduroy Tatami Floor Pillow Reading Cushion Chair Pad Casual Seating for Adults & Kids, Dark Grey • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Chicrug Navy Fluffy Area Rugs for Bedroom Living Room, 5x7 Feet Foam Indoor Carpet Rug for Living Room, Shag Plush Rug for Kids Girls Playroom Rug Decor • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
TUMAMA Baby Musical Electronic Toy with Lights & Sounds, Babies Light up Drum Toys for Early Hand Development, Gift for Infants, Toddlers, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
VTech Learn and Spin Aquarium For Fish , Plastic • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Westminster Prisma Light - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $16.34 1 $16.34

Materials cost

$568.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.74

Total project goal

$724.91

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Total project goal

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 $724.91

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