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Mrs. Laura from Watsonville, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Multi-Sensory Zen Den!

Help me give my students a multi-sensory room to regulate their emotions and reduce behavioral difficulties!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Laura's classroom raised $314

This project is fully funded

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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

A multi-sensory environment can open up a whole new world for students with special educational needs and disabilities. All of my students are from a low-income community and most families do not have the resources or space to provide a sensory room for their children.

A sensory room offers a therapeutic space for children with cognitive diverse learning profiles.

Flexible seating, weighted stuffed animals and vests, mood lighting, smooth sounds, and touch-textured materials can be used to improve a variety of emotional regulation, behavioral difficulties, and cognitive skills. A calming sensory room can help neurodiverse students and students struggling with mental health, improve their education and daily skills. By providing a sense of calm and comfort, a sensory room can help my students learn to self-regulate their behaviors and emotions, which ultimately improves focus and cognitive development.

Mrs. Laura Starlight Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Watsonville, CA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WORLD WIN Floor Lamp, Smart Led Lamp RGB Color Changing with APP & Remote Control, DIY Mode, Music Sync Standing Modern Corner Lamp for Living Room Bedroom Game (Square with Stand, 62 inch) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
DeJAVU Lighting Hexagon Lights, Touch-Sensitive Hexagon Wall Lights, Hexagon Lights for Wall Led with Remote and USB Power Supply, Spliceable LED Light Wall Panels Gift for Kids, Adults(6 Packs) • Amazon Business $35.69 1 $35.69
Ted Kangaroo - Compression Vest for Kids with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD Tools, Sensory Vest for Children, Breathable, Autism Sensory, Occupational Therapy Tools (Extra Small) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Brewish Bubble Fish Lava Lamp | Desktop Sensory LED Bubble Lamp | Color Changing Aquarium lamp | Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sea Horse, Jellyfish | Gift for Kids, Adults, ADHD & Autism • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Mubarek Galaxy Projector Lights for Bedroom Decor, 8 White Noise + Bluetooth Speaker Star Projector Room Lights, LED Ceiling Galaxy Light Projector, AUTO Timer Skylight Projector Aesthetic Room Decor • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
INPANY Peanut Ball - Anti Burst Exercise Ball for Labor Birthing, Physical Therapy for Kids, Core Strength, Home & Gym Fintness (Include Pump) Pink • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
8 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Play Mat Sensory Mats for Texture Sensory Floor Tiles Educational Tactile Sensory Toys for Activity (Square, 4 Inch) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$213.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.01

Total project goal

$313.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$313.38

3 Donors

-$219.42

Donations toward project cost

-$204.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.61

match offer

-$72.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.53

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$0.00

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