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

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Calm Places and Creative Spaces: Our Special Needs Dreams!

Help me give my students some bean bag chairs so we can create a quiet corner for my special needs students with sensory issues.

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  • $512 still needed

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My Project

Working with special needs students is an amazing experience, and I am excited to continue next year with additional students. Because my class is expanding, I realize there are going to be more challenges, especially for those with sensory issues. I need to create an additional calming corner for those times when the school day is just too hard emotionally.

By creating a calming corner, students who are struggling emotionally will have a quiet area to re-group so they can return to classroom activities.

These activities often include art projects to help with whole brain thinking. My classroom drawing supplies are in serious need of replenishing, and I want to make sure all my students have access to these precious resources.

Please be part of our new adventures next year by helping us create beautiful art projects with a calming corner nearby when the inner artist gets frustrated. We really appreciate Donors Choose, and we thank you for your consideration.

In peace,

Mrs. Dye

Mrs. Dye
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Dillon Small Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Teens, Foam-Filled Beanbag Chair with Machine Washable Cover, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $62.66 3 $187.98
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers - 200ct (8 Assorted Colors), Kids Bulk Classroom Markers, Back to School Supplies for Teachers, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $58.74 1 $58.74
Plastic Dinnerware Set - 8 Piece Cookware Set Include Kids Cups, Plates, Bowls, Flatware Set - Dish Set with Rainbow Colours - Dishwasher and Microwave Safe BPA Free for Kids and Toddler • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 10 Reams, 5000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine with Rapid Warm-Up (1 min), 20 Assorted Laminating Pouches Included, White • Amazon Business $37.97 1 $37.97
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 85 Sticks • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $21.36 1 $21.36
Amazon Basics 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted Positions File Folders, Letter Size, Manila - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $19.33 1 $19.33
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $18.62 1 $18.62
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 11.5 x 9.0-Inch, 100-Pack, 3 mil • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Amazon Basics Office Desk Tape Dispenser - 3-Pack • Amazon Business $7.73 1 $7.73

Materials cost

$489.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.16

Total project goal

$661.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $661.07

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $511.07

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