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Ms. Ali from Richmond Hill, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm, Focused, and Ready to Learn: Sensory Tools

Help me give my students a sensory peanut ball, a weighted plush and chew beads.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ali's classroom raised $553

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are bright, curious, and full of energy! They come to school each day ready to explore, learn, and grow. In our Kindergarten and 1st Grade classroom, we embrace movement, creativity, and the diverse ways children learn best. But for some of our young learners, staying focused, calm, and engaged can be a challenge—especially when big feelings take over.

To help meet their needs, I'm requesting weighted plush animals and chew beads a peanut ball and other classroom essentials—simple but powerful sensory tools that can make a world of difference.

Ms. Ali PS 54 Hillside 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.

Richmond Hill, NY View local requests

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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fujifilm - Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera - Purple • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film Value Pack - 120 Photos • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White Shiplap - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 4 $75.88
Teacher Created Resources Black Painted Dots on White Straight Rolled Border Trim (TCR8910) • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94
Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Disney Classics 14-inch Large Stitch Comfort Weighted Plush Stuffed Animal, Blue, Alien • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
GNAWRISHING Sensory Chew Necklace, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $7.58 1 $7.58
Carson Dellosa 36pc Traditional Manuscript Name Plates for Classroom, Name Plate for Desk With Alphabet, Number Line, Ruler, Addition Chart & More Classroom Essentials, Grades 1-3 Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05

Materials cost

$421.47

Vendor shipping charges

$11.44

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$469.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.81

Total project goal

$552.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$552.04

1 Donor

-$552.04

Donations toward project cost

-$469.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.81

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$0.00

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