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Mrs. Max from Briarwood, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus on Sensory Input

Help me give my students to have their social-emotional needs met so they can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn each day.

  • $250 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

Many of my students struggle with maintaining their emotions throughout the school day, which significantly inhibits their ability to focus and engage in learning. Emotional regulation challenges often lead to distractions, disruptions, and missed learning opportunities. Incorporating sensory tools into the classroom can provide much-needed support to help students manage these emotional difficulties. These tools—such as fidget items, calming visuals, noise-canceling headphones, or sensory seats—can promote self-regulation and create a more supportive learning environment. With better emotional control, students are more likely to stay focused, participate actively, and achieve greater academic success.

Mrs. Max PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood 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.

Briarwood, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs, Feety Bands, Sensory Flexible Bands, ADHD Chair Bands for kids, Anti-Snap Bands for Desk and Seats Blue (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad (3 lbs) for Kids & Teens - Toddler Weighted Blanket - Soft, Warm, Comfortable Sensory Blanket • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Fidget Slug - 7.5" 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Fidget Toy (assorted colors, calming corner, social emotional awareness learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
Bouncyband Calming Stretchy Band Fidget Toy (BBASBSMU) • Quill.com $16.82 1 $16.82
Fidget Bracelet Vibrant Squishy Fuzzy Toy 6-Pack of Flexible Wearable Jewelry, Sensory Rings Toys for Kids - Stretchy Silicone Bands with Textured • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Sensory Fidget Toys Set 7 Pack. Stress Relief Relieve Anxiety Tools Bundle Figette Toys with Fidget Pad, Cube with Infinity, Magnetic Ring, Fidget Box Bulk Figit, Game for Kids Adults Kill Time • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Liquid Motion Bubble Timer - Rectangular Sensory Relaxation Water Toy - Assorted Colors, 1 Piece by Big Mo's Toys • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$179.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.38

Total project goal

$249.21

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