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Mrs. Huttner from Troy NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Comfortably Calm Classroom

My students need calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection and B-Calm GP when they need a sensory break.

  • $522 goal

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My Students

We are a self-contained team, which consist of 30 students with various disabilities. Working with two other special education teachers, we deliver all four core content classes to the students at their ability levels. Individual abilities of our students range from Pre-K to Grade 8.

In our program, we strive to meet the needs of all our learners.

One of these ways is through the use of a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Some of our students need special seating to address a lack of motor dexterity, some need to move around, while other students need a quiet space alone. I would like to provide a quiet, calm atmosphere where all students can learn.

My Project

In our classroom, we have many students with ADHD, autism and sensory needs. Alternative seating, lights, and GP headphones (calming music in an MP3 player with the headphones) will allow for the sensory breaks needed throughout the day. Our children with ADHD will also benefit from the fidgets, to assist with constant movement, while paying attention in class.

We need calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection and B-Calm GP when they need a sensory break.

With these items, the classroom will have an overall calm and comforting atmosphere conducive to learning. These items will allow students to make the most of their academic environment and be comfortable while learning. We strive for each student to have all needs met.

Mrs. Huttner
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
B-Calm GP • AKJ Education $128.69 1 $128.69
Boundary Chair • AKJ Education $29.69 2 $59.38
Mushy Smush Beanbag Chair • AKJ Education $56.69 1 $56.69
Lean N Learn Wedge Cushion-Green 10 inch • AKJ Education $26.09 2 $52.18
Time Tracker® Visual Timer & Clock • AKJ Education $30.66 1 $30.66
Boundary Chair • AKJ Education $29.69 1 $29.69
Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Toysmith Spiral Mystical Glitter Wand (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $10.42 1 $10.42
5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$407.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.23

Total project goal

$521.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$521.52

5 Donors

-$510.05

Donations toward project cost

-$443.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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$0.00

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