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Ms. Johnson from Burlington, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Can Do Hard Things Calming Corner

Help me give my students the ability to learn self-regulation skills by using Lakeshore Flex space Bean bag seat, sensory tools and games to teach social skills.

  • $645 goal

This project expired on March 31, 2024.

This project expired on March 31, 2024.

My Project

I am a first year teacher for students with Autism. These items will help teach student self regulating skills to calm themselves. When beginning the year at the teacher of this self contained classroom, I had very little supplies or sensory tools.

My goal is to create a place where my students can take ownership in regulating themselves while creating a safe space to learn.

My students are special and unique due to their sensory needs. I have 1 Down's Syndrome student, 1 Emotionally disturbed and 5 students with Autism. They are in grades 3-5.

Ms. Johnson Howard B Thomas Grade School Grades 3-5 Burlington, IL View local requests 7 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Snack Box Care Package (120 Count) Variety Snacks Gift Box - College Students,Back to school Military, Work or Home - Chips Cookies & Candy! Sweet Choice • Amazon Business $69.90 1 $69.90
ODOXIA Calm Down Corner | Classroom Must Haves | Therapy Calming Corner Items for Kids | Calming Corner Kit with Posters, Solutions Wall, Sensory Toys, Fidget Tools | Ideal for Classrooms or Homes • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles and Mindful Maze Boards - Play Therapy Toys for Anxiety Relief and Calming • Amazon Business $34.48 1 $34.48
Just Write! Grade 3 Skills Book • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $2.95 10 $29.50
Pressman SMATH Board Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $26.47 1 $26.47
Roylco Light Learning Board Games Ages 3+ years (R-59610) • Staples $17.92 1 $17.92
Listening Lotto: Faces & Feelings Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game For Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Great Holiday, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
1087- Pay Day Board Game • AKJ Education $14.60 1 $14.60
Creativity for Kids Sensory Squish Bag: Ocean Adventure - Toddler Sensory Mat, Calming Toys and Motor Skills Activities for Kids Ages 3-5+, Busy Board, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27

Materials cost

$505.03

Vendor shipping charges

$5.60

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.74

Total project goal

$644.95

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