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Mr. Newman from Far Rockaway,, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Low Noise, High Impact

Help me give my students a Yacker Tracker noise meter, sensory seat cushions, chair bands, and tactile STEM games to support focus, regulation, and learning.

  • $525 goal

This project expired on January 24, 2026.

This project expired on January 24, 2026.

My Project

My students are vibrant, curious learners who thrive when given opportunities to move, explore, and engage with hands-on materials. They benefit from structure, sensory input, and visual feedback to stay focused and feel successful. What makes them special is their resilience and joy—they light up when learning feels accessible and playful.

To support their regulation and focus, we’re requesting a Yacker Tracker noise meter to help students monitor and manage classroom volume independently.

Sensory seat cushions and chair bands will allow quiet movement while seated, helping reduce distractions and increase attention. These tools will transform our classroom into a calm, structured space where students can think clearly and participate meaningfully.

Because we don’t have a playground, we’re also requesting tactile STEM strategy games like Otrio and Gravity Maze. These games promote logic, spatial reasoning, and math skills through sensory-friendly play. With your support, our classroom will become a quiet, inclusive STEM lab where every student can regulate, explore, and grow.

Mr. Newman Challenge Charter Elementary School 2-5 Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Far Rockaway,, NY 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yacker Tracker Noise Level Monitor, LED, 17 Inches, Red/Yellow/Green • Amazon Business $149.98 1 $149.98
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Balance Board Balance Disc with Needle Pump for Men Women Physical Exercise Improving Posture Home Office • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Spin Master Games, Otrio Wood Strategy Game, Interactive Puzzle Game, STEM Activity, 2 Players, for Ages 8 &Up • Amazon Business $35.37 1 $35.37
Rock Me Archimedes, Balancing Strategy Puzzle Marbles Family Board Game Retro STEM Learning Educational Toy, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Marbles Otrio Wood Strategy-Based Board Game for Adults, Families and Kids Ages 8 & up 16.1-inch L x 15.9-inch W x 2.5-inch H • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
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 Multicolor (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze - Falling Marble Logic Game - Educational STEM Gift for Kids 8-12 - Gravity Marble Maze - Brain-Building Fun - Educational Gift - Boosts Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Amazon Business $23.10 1 $23.10
Squiggle Wiggle Writer - 2 pack • Amazon Business $20.08 1 $20.08
Regal Games - Reversible Wooden Board for Chess, Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe - 24 Interlocking Wooden Checkers and 32 Standard Chess Pieces - for Age 8 to Adult for Family Fun • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$409.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.63

Total project goal

$524.21

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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