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Ms. Russo from Milwaukee, WI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Calm and Creative Spaces for Every Learner

Help me give my students sensory-rich tools that support focus, creativity, and relaxation, helping them engage and explore in ways that enhance their learning experience.

  • $1,097 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

Help me create a sensory-rich environment where my students can thrive. This project provides tools that support focus, creativity, and relaxation. With items like a sensory cube, fidget toys, chew necklaces, and a calming jellyfish lamp, students will have opportunities to engage in soothing, hands-on activities that help them regulate and express themselves. These tools foster a sense of calm and creativity, allowing each child to explore and learn in their own unique way. Your support will help create a space where every student can focus, grow, and fully engage with their learning.

Ms. Russo Lloyd Barbee Montessori School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft Sensory Cube with Cushion, Clear Top, 29-1/2 x 29-1/2 x 29-1/2 Inches - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $593.21 1 $593.21
Lakeshore Weighted Washable Sensory Butterfly • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Brewish Jellyfish Lamp,16 Color Changing Mood Lamps, 4 Modes Aquarium Night Light for Kids & Adults, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sensory Room LED Lights for Autism, ADHD,Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 5 $17.20
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Red and Yellow Gel) • Amazon Business $3.37 5 $16.85
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 $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$711.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $180.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$932.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.52

Total project goal

$1,096.82

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