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Mrs. Winters from Warsaw, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Sensory-friendly Science Classroom

Help me give my students calming light covers, fidget accessories, timers, and supplies for a calm corner to add to our science lab.

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Mrs. Winters John Boise Middle School
Warsaw, MO Grades 6-8

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My middle school science classroom serves a diverse group of learners, including many students with special education needs who benefit from additional sensory, organizational, and emotional supports throughout the school day. Science is naturally hands-on and engaging, but the fast pace, group collaboration, noise levels, and multi-step activities can sometimes become overwhelming for students who struggle with focus, anxiety, sensory processing, or self-regulation.

This project will help create a more inclusive, calming, and accessible learning environment where all students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

The materials in this project are designed to provide students with daily tools that help them regulate emotions, maintain focus, and participate more successfully in classroom activities and science labs.

Items such as calming light covers, a calming canopy, floor pillows, sensory bins, fidgets, and noise-canceling headphones will help students manage sensory overload and reduce anxiety during instruction and independent work time. Desk timers and dry-erase paddles will support executive functioning, participation, and communication by helping students stay on task and actively engage in lessons. Dry-erase pockets will allow students to reuse instructional materials while reducing frustration and increasing accessibility during assignments and labs. Giant coloring posters will provide students with structured calming activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, and stress relief during transitions or regulation breaks.

These resources will not only support students with identified special education needs, but they will also benefit all learners by helping create a classroom environment built around inclusion, emotional regulation, and student success. By providing flexible sensory supports and calming spaces, this project will help students build confidence, improve focus, and fully participate in meaningful science learning experiences every day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

140 students impacted
Mrs. Winters John Boise Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Warsaw, MO View local requests

More than half 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

140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Calming Covers Ceiling Light Filters, 2' x 4', Deep Space, 4/Pack (TCR20141) • Quill.com $39.55 2 $79.10
Henoyso 48 Pcs Dry Erase Answer Paddle with Markers Handheld Double Sided Paddles Colorful Flip Answer Dry Erase Paddles White Boards for Students Kids Score Boards Teacher (Rectangle Classic) • Amazon Business $29.69 2 $59.38
TIME TIMER 8 inch Visual Timer - 60 Minute Kids Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic - for Kids Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer • Amazon Business $27.95 2 $55.90
Hommi Lovvi Galaxy Print Kids Bed Canopy, Girls Princess Canopy Dreamy Room Decor, Soft Hanging Reading Nook Play Tent Canopy, Extra Large Full Size Bed Canopy with String Light • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets by Two Point (30-Pack) - Portrait - Clear Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, Job Shop Ticket Holders, Clear Paper Sleeves Protectors, Magnetic Pouch • Amazon Business $29.55 1 $29.55
Degrees of Comfort Meditation Floor Pillow, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Beige 22 Inch • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Educational Insights Pluffle Mini 8-Pack - Sensory Bin Foam Set, No Mess Alternative to Sand Toys & Slime for Toddlers at Home or in the Classroom, Fun Sensory Table Filler, Gift for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.09 1 $24.09
IRIS USA 6 Qt. Craft Storage Bins with Lids, 4-Pack, |Made in USA|, Clip Box, Small Plastic Sensory Bin Tote Organizer Containers for Art Supplies, Paper, & Office, Stackable - Clear/Seafoam Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Set of 2 Giant Coloring Posters - Turtle and Dolphin Wall Coloring Poster for Kids & Adults - Large Coloring Sheets for Group Activity - Huge Big Coloring Page - Jumbo Coloring for Table Floor • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Dr.meter Noise Cancelling Headphones For Kids 2PACK, 27.4SNR Kids Ear Protection Ear Muffs for Toddler Hearing Protection, Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Monster Jam, Autism Sensory, Focus, Fireworks • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
PowerTRC Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Fidget Calming and Soothing Desktop Toy Sensory Visual Toy Beautiful Ooze Tube for Autism, Anxiety & ADHD • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids, Calming Down Sensory Tools for Autism Autistic Special Needs, Sensory Bin Squeeze Toys for Classroom Prize, Travel Toys,Easter Gifts for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Huge Coloring Poster for Adults and Kids - Cupcakes Inspirational Giant Coloring Poster - Large Wall Coloring Page - Big Coloring Sheet - Jumbo Coloring Posters for Walls Floor Table at Work Office • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$446.21

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.22

Total project goal

$568.12

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