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Ms. Hines from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm & Cool Tools

Help me give my students calming sensory toys and activities for our calm corner.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hines's classroom raised $217

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The items included in this project will be added to our wellness room as a relaxation station. My room is a space for all students of all abilities. The addition of these tools will support my students with special needs and make them more comfortable in our space. The children can use these sensory tools to calm down or relax for a few minutes. This project includes sensory mats, liquid motion tubes, stress ball and fidget toys. All the children enjoy these but they are especially helpful for our students with special needs.

People with sensory processing difficulties can benefit greatly from the controlled stimulation sensory toys provide.

Too much sensory information can cause overwhelm to those who are hypersensitive, which is why sensory toys are important for children, teenagers and adults with sensory requirements. By using a sensory toy or support tool, people with sensory processing issues can stimulate their senses in a regulated way, helping them take back control and decide for themselves the sensory input they would like.

Ms. Hines PS 18 John G Whittier Grades PreK-2

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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

450 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Multi-Sensory Exploration | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
BESNEL Sensory Stress Balls Set Fidget Toys, Squishy Stress Relief Ball, 20 Pack Squeeze Ball Toys for Adults Kids Autism Hyperactivity, Stress Relieve, Increase Entertainment • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mirenlife Large Size Pop Sensory Fidget Toys, Push Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys, 12 Inch, 256 Bubbles Jumbo Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys, Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
YoYa Toys Liquimo - Calming Liquid Motion Bubbler - 3 Pack - Sensory Bottles for Kids and Adults - Hourglass Water Bubbler Timer - Handheld Water Game - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Dr.Kbder Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Toddler Girls, Autism Rainbow Fidget Ball Autistic ADHD Quiet Cool Desk Toys, Traveling Toys Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Adult Boy 3-12 Year Old Age • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Calming Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism ADHD Anxiety or Special Needs-3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timers (Style #1) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LovesTown 20 PCS Face Squeeze Balls, 2.5 Inch Smile Squeeze Balls Face Stress Balls Stress Relief Balls for Finger Exercise School Carnival Reward Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toys (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Relaxation - Expanding Sphere for Kids & Adult • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$151.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.49

Total project goal

$216.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $216.61

1 Donor

-$92.00

Donations toward project cost

-$92.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$108.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.24

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 $0.00

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