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Mrs. Brittany DeLucio from Madison, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Brittany DeLucio's classroom raised $567

Making Every Child Feel Safe, Calm, and Ready

Help me give my students the sensory tools they need to feel calm, confident, and ready to learn every day. Sensory items provide meaningful support that helps children self-regulate, participate in classroom activities, and build independence.

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Mrs. Brittany DeLucio Rykers Ridge Elementary School
Madison, IN Grades PreK-2

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As behavior specialists, we work with students every day who struggle to regulate their emotions, manage sensory needs, and navigate the challenges of the school day. For many children, learning cannot begin until they feel safe, calm, and in control of their bodies and emotions.

Sensory tools are more than just classroom items—they are essential supports that help students de-escalate, refocus, and successfully return to learning.

Whether it's a weighted lap pad, fidget, noise-reducing headphones, calming visual aids, or other sensory supports, these simple resources can prevent behaviors from escalating, reduce time away from instruction, and give students healthy ways to cope with overwhelming feelings.

Your donation will help us provide these tools to students who need them most, creating opportunities for success not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Every sensory item placed in a child's hands is another chance for them to build confidence, develop self-regulation skills, and experience success in the classroom.

Together, we can ensure that every child has the support they need to calm, regulate, and thrive—because every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Brittany DeLucio Rykers Ridge Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Madison, IN View local requests

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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
REEMEER Led Lights 100ft Smart APP Control Music Sync Strip Lights RGB Color Changing Strips with Remote, for Bedroom Kitchen and Party • Amazon Business $9.47 10 $94.70
LONGKING 9 Pack 12" X 12" Sensory Tiles for Activity Play Centers for Children, Sensory Floor Tiles, Liquid Floor Tiles, Autism Sensory Poducts | Sensory floor tiles, soft liquid gel, 12"x12", color movement play mat, playroom classroom daycare, 9-pack • Amazon Business $75.23 1 $75.23
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans | Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism | Mats for Autistic Children | Occupational Therapy Toys | Sensory Wall for Autism Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $64.97 1 $64.97
GAKINUNE Sensory Spinning Chair for Kids with Autism | Toddler Sit and Spin ADHD Chair for Autistic Children 3+, Sensory Room Must Haves, Improves Balance & Motion Relief • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps. Size: 11 by 20 inches • Amazon Business $37.59 1 $37.59
Niuniu Daddy Weighted Stuffed Animals, 17 in 2.8 lbs, Axolotl Calming Plush | Heavy sensory lap pad, lying body pillow for sleeping, machine wash, huggable plushies, soothing gift for kids and adults • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Ear Muffs Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kid Toddler Adult Autism Sensory, 27dB Noise Reduction Earmuffs Hearing Safety for Shooting Monster Truck Concert Fireworks • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ColorsNoise Sound Machine and White Noise Machine with 30 Soothing Sounds 12 Colors for Kids Adult Baby Night Light with Memory Function for Home Office (Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 8 Pack Chewy Necklace Sensory Boys and Girls with Autism, ADHD, SPD, Biting, Silicone Teething Necklace Oral Chew Toys for Adults Reduce Chewing Anxiety Fidget • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Fidget Toys for Toddlers,Calming Corner Tactile Items Reversible Fabric (Half yd (18"*49"), Sapphire Blue + Silver) • Amazon Business $14.62 1 $14.62
BRIFUTR 48 Pieces Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers, 6 Styles Fidget Tactile Rough Textured Strips, Reusable Sensory Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $6.88 2 $13.76
YeeBeny Breathing lamp Guided 3 Color 478s Meditation for Stress Relief | Meditation lamp for Mindfulness, Slow Your Breathing Calm Down Anxiety Relief, Sensory Room must haves Breathing Cloud • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$444.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.93

Total project goal

$566.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $566.20

1 Donor

-$377.47

Donations toward project cost

-$320.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.62

match offer

-$188.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.31

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