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Ms. Hensel from Seattle, WA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hello! Help Our Students Have Their Sensory Needs Met!

Help me give my students the best learning experience possible that meets their needs!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hensel's classroom raised $479

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hi, my name is Taylor and I am a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Licton Springs K8, which is a Title 1 school. I work with many students who have many different learning needs! Our students are all incredible human beings that deserve to have their needs met at school.

We have many students who our neurodivergent and need sensory materials to help them focus.

I have asked for many types of fidgets so that each classroom has their own access to what they might need. I have also asked for different art materials because we often have students who need separate learning spaces (specifically for specials) when things can be overstimulating. By providing them with alternative art activities, it not only helps them regulate but it also provides them with their own creative outlets.

With your help, we can provide students with opportunities to self regulate and have calm art activities that can assist their everyday learning! We appreciate anything that you can provide and will share the art that is made!

Ms. Hensel Licton Springs K-8 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.

Seattle, WA View local requests

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

127 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Construction Paper Pack, 10 Assorted Colors, 12 inches x 18 inches, 300 sheets, heavyweight construction paper, crafts, art, kids art, painting, coloring, drawing, creating, arts and crafts • Amazon Business $44.76 1 $44.76
Maitys 15 Pcs Flat Plastic Trays 16.1 x 11.8'' Sensory Storage Tray Paper Trays Stackable Classroom Bins for Office Home Organizer Arts and Crafts Supplies(Classic Color) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Really Good Stuff Sensory Strips Variety Pack – Set of Four – Fidget – Sensory Seekers – Adhesive Sensory Fidget – Social-Emotional Leaning Tool • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
FIXSMITH Stretched White Blank Canvas- 8x10 Inch,Bulk Pack of 12,Primed,100% Cotton,5/8 Inch Profile of Super Value Pack for Acrylics,Oils & Other Painting Media. • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box Sensory Fidget Tools, Set of 12 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $23.24 1 $23.24
FolkArt Matte Acrylic Paint - Set of 12, Festival Colors, 2 oz, Bottles • Blick Art Materials $18.63 1 $18.63
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys, Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $17.57 1 $17.57
Learning Resources Smoothie Break! Sensory Fidget Activity Set (LER5576) • Quill.com $15.11 1 $15.11
Arts & Crafts Supplies Kits & Materials Set for Kids, Toddler - Carl & Kay • Amazon Business $14.22 1 $14.22
Goody Putty Heat Sensitive Color Changing 4 Pack Great Slime Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Kids Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Toy Pack of Putty That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Lakeshore Nylon-Bristle Paintbrushes - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Westcott 13140 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids' Scissors, Ages 4-8, 5-Inch Blunt Tip, Assorted, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
5400 Pcs 1 Inch Tissue Paper Squares, 36 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper for Crafts, Art Rainbow Tissue Paper Bulk for Art Projects, Collage, Suncatchers, Scrapbooking - Non Bleeding • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
2 Pack Marble Maze Mat Fidget Sensory Tactile Sensory Toys Stress Relief Toys Anxiety Relief Toys Calming Toys for School Classroom Reduce Stress Anxiety Improve Focus (Bright Style,8.7 x 6.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$328.84

Vendor shipping charges

$14.42

Sales tax

$28.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.82

Total project goal

$478.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$478.78

6 Donors

-$322.89

Donations toward project cost

-$279.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.43

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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$0.00

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