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Ms. Coyle from Saint Louis MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Calm, Cool, & Collected

Help me give my students sensory items to help them focus, calm, and thrive.

  • $162 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I teach the best students in the world! I am a special education teacher and service a wide range of students.

While some have simple learning disabilities and require help on regular classroom assignments, others are in need of more intentional support to be successful.

I service students who are easily distracted and upset by external stimuli. Many are triggered by inconsistent schedules, traumatic events at home, and events that may transpire throughout the school day. My students have difficulty calming down on their own and do not possess the coping strategies to bounce back from a challenging moment. Although they require so much additional assistance, they deserve to be supported with the materials to make them just as successful as their classmates who are able to regulate their own emotions.

My Project

These materials will make a huge difference in my students' learning by providing an avenue for them to be successful. Many of my students struggle on the day-to-day basis, but thrive when provided the right materials and support to do so.

This sensory play will benefit my students' coordination, socialization, and exploration.

So many of my students need sensory items to calm down, focus, and eliminate external distractions. The kinetic sand and supplies allow students' focus and energy to be narrowed in on a positive activity. The sequin pillows and fidget toys will provide a similar feeling. These supplies will help with social-emotional development because it will provide students with a new coping mechanism to use instead of tantrums or becoming overwhelmed.

Ms. Coyle
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand Neon Colors | Gift Set of 4 Colors - Purple, Blue, Pink & Green 5 oz Containers • Amazon Business $19.93 1 $19.93
JVIGUE Sensory Toys Set- 15 Pack Stress Relief Hand Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults, Sensory Therapy Toys for ADHD Autism Stress Anxiety • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Foamily Premium Hypoallergenic Stuffer Pillow Insert Sham Square Form Polyester, 16" L X 16" W, Standard/White • Amazon Business $7.89 2 $15.78
Toysmith Pin Art (Black Frame 3.75-Inch x 5-Inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The One and Only Kinetic Sand, Beach Day Fun Playset with Castle Molds, Tools, and 12 oz. of Kinetic Sand for Ages 3 and Up - 6037423 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
USA Toyz Play Sand Toys for Kids - 23 Pc Kids Sand Toys Play Sand Kit with Play Sand Castle Molds + 5 Magic Sand Art Tools for Kinetic Play Sand • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
URSKYTOUS Reversible Sequin Pillow Case Decorative Mermaid Pillow Cover Color Changing Cushion Throw Pillowcase 16” x 16”,Rainbow and Silver • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
URSKYTOUS Reversible Sequin Pillow Case Decorative Mermaid Pillow Cover Color Changing Cushion Throw Pillowcase 16” x 16”,Fancy Green and Black • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$105.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.21

Total project goal

$161.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.41

3 Donors

-$161.41

Donations toward project cost

-$137.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.21

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$0.00

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