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Ms. Gonzalez from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Expression: Where Students Can Learn Through Play!

Help me give my students the tools they need to express themselves and meet their sensory needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gonzalez's classroom raised $739

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Hello! The K-3rd grade students in my "Creative Expression" classroom are in need of new sensory and dramatic play toys! My class is a brand new special entering its second year which means I am still accumulating the materials we need. My focus for the beginning of next school year is providing my students with a calming corner that can help them with their sensory needs. Sometimes my classroom can get noisy so it is important that students have a place they can get away from the business and decompress. My other focus for next school year is encouraging students to participate in dramatic play with one another. Through the use of dress up and play sets students can practice their communication skills with their peers and build confidence!

Ms. Gonzalez Bache - Martin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
5 Sets Kids Dressing up Costumes, Toddler Dressing up and Pretend Play for Age 6, Construction Worker, Police, Firefighter, Doctor, Surgeon Vest for Boys Girls Pretend Role Accessories • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Flagship Carpets Fun at School Carpet, 3 x 5 Feet, Rectangle - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durability • School Specialty $57.71 1 $57.71
Qunclay 6 Count Floor Pillows Outdoor Sitting Solid Square Soft Meditation Pillow Thick Tufted Floor Cushions Sofa Couch Cushions Pads for Chair Balcony Seating, 6 Colors, 15.7'' x 15.7'' (Bright) • Amazon Business $49.79 1 $49.79
Mind Reader Sprout Collection 22.25" x 10.75" Plastic Kids' Lap Desk, Blue, 2/Pack (2KIDLAP-BLU) • Quill.com $35.09 1 $35.09
Dollhouse Furniture Wooden Doll House Furnisher 5 Set and 7 Family Dolls, Doll Wood Accessories and Furnishings for 1:12 Scale Miniature Dollhouse, Family Figures Pretend Play Toy • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Melissa & Doug Friendly Bear Family Dress-Up Self Correcting Puzzle Set - 45 Pieces, Promotes Fine Motor Skills and Social Emotional Learning • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Orange, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCOR) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set (24 pcs) - Kids Veterinary Play Set, Veterinarian Kit For Kids, STEAM Toy, Pretend Play Doctor Set For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Power Your Fun Pop Puzzle Popper Fidget Game - 27pc Jigsaw Puzzle Game Pop Push It Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys for Learning, Stress Relief Silicone Pop Puzzle Game Board for Kids and Adults (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Epoch Everlasting Play Little Builder Tool Belt with Accessories • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 1 $19.76
Constructive Playthings Wooden Community Helpers, Diverse Citizens & Careers, Use with Building Blocks, Creative Play, Social Emotional Learning Toy, Long-Lasting, Toddler Toys for 3 Years & Up • Amazon Business $19.74 1 $19.74
ArtCreativity Pop it Fidget Spinners for Kids, Set of 10, Fidget Spinner Pop Its, 2 in 1 Spinner Fidget Toy Pack for Fun Stress Relief, Great as Pop it Party Favors and Goody Bag Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
TWENTY5 SEVEN Countdown Timer 7.5 inch, 60 Minute 1 Hour Visual Timer for Classroom Teaching Tool Office Meeting, Mechanical Countdown Clock for Kids Exam Time Management Magnetic, Pink Donut • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $17.67 1 $17.67
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games for Adults and Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
6Pcs Quiet Fidgets for Classroom Kids Silent ADHD Fidget Toys for Church School Stress Anxiety Relief Items Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Adults and Children Toddler Toys Class Gifts for Students • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$566.65

Vendor shipping charges

$22.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.80

Total project goal

$738.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$738.65

1 Donor

-$369.32

Donations toward project cost

-$313.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.40

match offer

-$369.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.40

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$0.00

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