Help me give my students various basic classroom supplies, including sensory strips to create a positive and focused learning environment for our Multi Intensive Autism Center Program
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Zen's classroom raised $226
This project is fully funded
My Project
I have the incredible privilege of teaching amazing high school students in our Multi-Intensive Autism Center. My students are bright, creative, and uniquely see the world. They thrive in a structured, hands-on, and visually engaging environment where they can feel supported and ready to learn.
For our students, stickers are more than just fun; they are powerful motivators that build confidence and celebrate small victories.
Finally, the calm strips will provide a discreet sensory tool for students to use at their desks, helping them self-regulate and maintain focus. Your support will equip our classroom with the essential resources needed to foster independence, communication, and academic success for every student.
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
CALMING COINS Set: 48 Calm Strips CIRCLES + Solobo COINS (96 teen silent fidgets, calming corner, social emotional learning sensory fidget toys)
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$60.00
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$60.00
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens)
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$42.00
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$42.00
WYOMER 12 Pack Monkey Stringy Sensory Fidget Balls - Latex-Free Silicone Stress Relief Toys in 3 Sizes with Rainbow Pom
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$13.99
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$13.99
FidgetGrip - Stress Relief Device for Kids and Teens with Anger or Stress | Calm Your Child with Every Squeeze | Boosts Focus and Reduces Anxiety | Reliable, Squeeze Device for Effective Stress Relief
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$12.99
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$12.99
9 Calming Corner Posters Classroom, Calm Down Corner Feelings Chart for Kids, Mental Health Posters, Classroom Educational Poster Emotions Chart Coping Skills, Preschool Classroom Wall Art Decorations
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Aoriher 8 Pieces Spaghetti Stretch Toy Stretchy Spaghetti Ball Fidget Sensory String Toy Pasta Classroom Tool Early Childhood Education Relieve(Macaron)
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$8.49
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$8.49
Materials cost
$159.45
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.39
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$191.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$33.85
Total project goal
$225.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$225.69
1 Donor
-$112.83
Donations toward project cost
-$95.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.92
match offer
-$112.86
Match offer toward project cost
-$95.93
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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