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Mrs. Porterfield from Olathe, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students With a Sensory Space for Movement and Regulation

Help me give my students a room for sensory regulation, movement, creativity, and calm—featuring swings, balance beams, exercise tools, calming tents, visual aids, and cozy spaces to support focus, coordination, and emotional well-being.

  • $716 goal

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

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My Project

Each resource in this project is carefully selected to support students unique sensory, physical, emotional, and cognitive needs, creating a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.

The Sorbus Tripod Hanging Chair Stand and Kids Nest Swing Chair provide safe, comforting sensory swings that help students self-regulate, improve focus, and relax both indoors and outdoors.

These swings offer essential sensory input that supports emotional regulation and attention.

The JumpOff Jo Wooden Balance Beam encourages gross motor skill development, coordination, and confidence through active play, while the Yes4All Wall Ball promotes strength and dynamic movement, helping students build physical endurance and control.

Visual learning is enhanced by the Principles of Design Posters, which inspire creativity and deepen understanding of key concepts. The Happy Hippo Nursery Rug creates a soft, inviting space for floor activities and sensory play, making learning accessible and comfortable.

The Fitvids Step Aerobic Platform provides a fun way to improve cardiovascular health and strength, while the GoSports Soft Bocce Set fosters social interaction, turn-taking, and hand-eye coordination in a playful setting.

To support emotional well-being, the Sensory Tent offers a calming, private area where students can manage anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and regain focus. The Retisee Fiber Optic Lamps add soothing visual stimuli with color-changing lights, creating a peaceful atmosphere that promotes calm and engagement.

Together, these tools will serve our entire school by providing sensory supports and movement break options for students who needs them. This sensory-rich, movement-friendly space empowers all learners to build independence, confidence, and joy in their educational journey, making a meaningful difference for students with sensory needs and beyond.

Mrs. Porterfield Sunnyside Elementary School Grades 3-5 Olathe, KS View local requests 35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JumpOff Jo – Boardwalk - Kids Toys Wooden Balance Beam Set, Enhance Coordination and Gross Motor Skills, Montessori Toys – Indoor & Outdoor Playground for Toddlers - 12 Pieces - Desert Rose Pink • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Sorbus Tripod Hanging Chair Stand - 330 lbs Capacity Heavy Duty Steel Sensory Swing Weather & Rust Resistant - Adjustable Portable Hammock Stand for Lounger, Saucer, Air Porch, Indoor/Outdoor, Patio • Amazon Business $97.99 1 $97.99
Kids Nest Swing Chair, Hanging Hammock Chair Nest Hammock Swing Chair for Outdoor and Indoor(32" D x 52" H),Detachable Play Tent Swing for Child Sensory Swing for Kids Age from 3-12 Years(Blue) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sensory Tent | Calming Kids Hideout | Pop-up Blackout Tent | Easy Setup | Helps with SPD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism & More | Double Size • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Fitvids Step Aerobic Platform, Exercise Step with levels Adjustable Height, Stackable Risers, Fitness Training Workout Stepper for Home Gym, Cardio Strength, Multiple Size & Color • Amazon Business $44.43 1 $44.43
Yes4All Wall Ball, Soft Leather Weighted Iron Sand Med Ball for Dynamic Multifunctional Exercise, 6lbs - 30lbs • Amazon Business $42.70 1 $42.70
Retisee 4 Pieces Fiber Optic Lamp with Crystal Base 14inch Sensory Lights Color Changing USB Battery Powered Fiber Optic Lights for Room Wedding Party Decoration • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
GoSports Soft Bocce Set Includes 8 Weighted Balls, Pallino and Case, Play Indoors or Outdoors • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
DaWikity Kids Balance Board - Wooden Wobble Board for Kids - Compact Balancing Trainer - Poplar Core - Eco-Coating - Sensory Motor Development - Core Strengthening - 17x12x3", Up to 480 lbs Capacity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Principles of Design Posters 12" X 18" (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95

Materials cost

$532.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$37.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.39

Total project goal

$715.92

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