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Ms. Taylor from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Library: Using Sensory Materials to Read, Relax, and Decompress

Help me give my students access to sensory friendly items that will help them develop emotional wellness, social skills, and improve their focus.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Taylor's classroom raised $287

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting these items because I believe they will motivate my students to read, relax, and decompress when needed. I have created a Classroom Library where students want to read and relax. When students are feeling anxious or upset, I would like to offer them a place to decompress and release stress instead of having to leave the classroom. Sometimes a visit to the Disciplinarian's Office is necessary; however, my goal is to minimize these moments so that students don't miss out on instruction.

Students come to school sometimes feeling stress from home, peer pressure, or inability to comprehend instruction; Having access to tactile materials (stuffed animals, pillows) can lessen or elimate these stressors.

I would like to provide an environment that helps students take a break, regroup, and return to the learning environment. I believe the items I have chosen will be an asset to students and their social/emotional needs.

Ms. Taylor Arthur Ashe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi-Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Adjustable Corner Reading Floor Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kid Room, Classroom, Colored Lampshades, Silver Grey • Amazon Business $49.49 2 $98.98
MorisMos Brown 36.2in Long Polyester Throw Pillow, Body Pillow for Kids and Adults, Teddy Bear Plush Gift for Girls Boys on Occasions • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Little Hippo XXXL Large Cotton Rope Basket (22"x14") 100% Natural Cotton! Rope Basket, Woven Storage Basket, Large Basket, Blanket Basket Living Room, Toy Basket, Pillow Basket (White & Brown) • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
MorisMos Giant Cow Body Pillow 43'' Long Cow Pillow Plush, Pink Cow Stuffed Animal Glow in The Dark, Strawberry Cow Pillow with Heart for Girlfriend Valentine's Day Gift,Girl Boy Kid Body Pillow Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MorisMos Long Cat Body Pillow,40in Big Cat Plush Pillow for Girl Boy,Large Stuffed Black Cat Pillow Plush Toy with Shiny Ears/Footprints,Soft Kitten Throw/Hugging Pillow for Kid Adult Women Birthday • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mitpok Animal Print Pillow Covers Set of 4 Jungle Animal Throw Pillows Tan Faux Fur Wildlife Room Decor Man Masculine Pillow Cushion Case 18Wx18L Inches Decorative Pillowcases for Bed Sofa Home Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$210.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.99

Total project goal

$286.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$286.59

1 Donor

-$95.53

Donations toward project cost

-$81.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.33

match offer

-$191.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.66

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$0.00

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