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Mrs. Winter Puche from Irving, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Winter's Special Education Classroom!

Help me give my students sensory tools like fidget toys, calming lights, and soft seating to help our students self-regulate, focus, and feel safe throughout the school day.

  • $2,535 goal

This project expired on October 5, 2025.

This project expired on October 5, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their resilience, curiosity, and the joy they bring to our classroom each day. Even though they face significant challenges, they continue to grow, learn, and inspire everyone around them.

Each item in our cart is carefully chosen to support their unique needs.

The Apple iPad will give our students access to engaging, interactive learning apps that build communication, fine motor, and academic skills. The MacBook Pro will help us create customized lessons, track progress, and support technology-driven instruction tailored to each child’s learning plan. The liquid floor tiles will be a fun, sensory-rich way to encourage movement, calmness, and exploration in our new sensory space.

These resources will help our students regulate, connect, and thrive in a safe, inclusive environment—and your support will help make that possible!

Mrs. Winter Puche Johnston Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liquid Floor Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 4 $716.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
FDP Natural Birch 8-Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seat (16" H); Organize Shoes, Hats, Toys - Durable Furniture for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Montessori Classroom, 14047-NTBL • Amazon Business $193.44 1 $193.44
Non-Branded Crash Pad Optional Cover, 5 x 5 Feet - Nylon - Durable • School Specialty $92.02 1 $92.02
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Brewish Sensory Bubble Floor Lamp | 7 Color Changing LED Mood Night Light | Sensory Lamp for Autistic | Fake Aquarium Water Tube | Gift for Kids, Men & Women | Golden Rose Base - 3 Feet • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights - Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Interactive & Calming for Sensory Rooms and Kids’ Bedrooms • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Bouncyband Busy Bee Sensory Activity Toy, Dinosaur (BBATHDI) • Quill.com $40.13 1 $40.13
Brewish Jellyfish Lamp (Upgraded Motor 2025),16 Color Changing Mood Lamps, 4 Modes Aquarium Night Light, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sensory Room LED Lights for Autism, ADHD, Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 1 $25.26
Light Table for Kids Manipulative | Sand Painting Light Box | Kids Light Table | Light Table Toys | Light Up Table for Kids | Sensory Light Table Accesories|3 Modes,10-Level Dimming16(Purple) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Light Table for Kids Manipulative | Sand Painting Light Box | Kids Light Table | Light Table Toys | Light Up Table for Kids | Sensory Light Table Accesories|3 Modes,10-Level Dimming16(Pink) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Light Table for Kids Manipulative | Sand Painting Light Box | Kids Light Table | Light Table Toys | Light Up Table for Kids | Sensory Light Table Accesories|3 Modes,10-Level Dimming16(Blue) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sensory Sand Painting Light Box for Kids | 3 Modes, 10-Level Dimming, 16 Colors (Green) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toy Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Calming Tool for Autism, ADHD - Easter Basket Stuffer, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
40 Pack Stretchy String Fidget Toys,Alpaca Sensory Noodle Strings,Textured Stretchy String for Kids Adults Stress Relief,Party Favors,Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
LESONG Sensory Squishy Toys Kids Toddlers - Fidget Toys Sensory Tubes Calming Down Tools Filled with Goo, Glitter, Small Fidget Keychain Toys - School Students Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toy Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Calming Tool for Autism, Anxiety, ADHD - Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers (Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Autism Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Autism Sensory Products with Colorful Goo, Calm Toys for Kids - Stress Party Favors Toy Age 3 -12 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Chewy Necklace Sensory Bundle for Boys and Girls with Chewing, Teething, Biting, ADHD, Autism, Silicone Oral Motor Chew Teether Fidget Toys for Adults 5 Pack • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism Special Needs, Squeeze Fidget Toys with Filled Goo Glitter for Calming Down Classroom - Easter Basket Stuffers for Boys Girl • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$2,045.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,154.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$380.23

Total project goal

$2,534.86

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