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Ms. Simonds from North Port FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Our Children Have H.E.A.R.T

Help me give my students a sensory room to help them learn necessary social emotional regulation.

  • $715 goal

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My Project

At our school, our students learn to have H.E.A.R.T. (To be Hard working, Empathetic, Active learners, Respectful and Trustworthy). It is amazing to watch the children learn these qualities over the years, but with learning comes challenges. As our children learn to navigate through their emotions, the struggles they encounter are real.

As a Behavior Specialist working with students with varying disabilities, here at our school, we try to provide a safe space that gives a sense of calm and comfort where children can learn to regulate their emotions.

Sensory spaces can have positive effects on ALL students. They provide a calming environment where children can be supported during times of struggle. They are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and help users to better self-regulate and control impulses in a safe space. With the help of a sensory room, learning and participation in school can be optimized.

School can be stressful for our students, I would like to provide emotional support through the use of a sensory space so they can be successful without emotional barriers.

Ms. Simonds
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EasyGo Product Bubble Fish Aquarium Lamp-Autism Sensory-Kids Room Tube Light, 4 Foot (48in), 20 Color Changing LED • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
Tiny Land Kids Tent, Large Play Tent for Kids Aged 1-13, Toddler Tent - Kids Indoor Playhouse Tent, Reading Nook | Play House | Relax Tent for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 6 Lb. Play Sand Combo Pack - 2 Lbs. Each of Blue, Purple and Natural Sand with Castle Molds - A Fun No Mess Sensory Activity, Kids Fake Sand Play Set • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
12 Pcs Classroom Light Covers Magnetic Fluorescent Light Filters 2 x 4 ft Calming Blue Fluorescent Lighting Diffuser Covering Reduce Harsh Glare Ceiling Light Covers for Classroom Office Hospital Home • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Milliard Peanut Ball Variety Pack - Approximate Sizes: Orange 23x12 inch (60x30cm) and Blue 31x15 inch (80x40cm) Physio Roll • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SEEKSTARS Ocean Star Sky Projection, Kids Night Light Projection, 360 Degree Rotating Galaxy Night Lights Projector, Double Layer Ocean Projection Lamp • Amazon Business $23.59 1 $23.59
2 Packs LED Fiber Optic Lamp Color Changing Fiber Optic Centerpiece with Crystal Base Battery Powered Glitter Fiber Optic Lights 13.5 Inch Calming Sensory Light for Table Home Decor, Remote Control • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Fidget Toys Pack 72pcs Autism Sensory Toys Birthday Party Favors Bulk Fidgets Toys ADHD Gift for Kids Teens Adults Classroom Prizes Rewards Goodie Bag Children's Day Fidget Toys Stress Relief Tools • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
dalattin 65.6ft Led Lights for Bedroom Led Strip Lights Color Changing Lights with 44 Keys Remote,2 Rolls of 32.8ft • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28
LESONG Sensory Toy for Toddlers Kids 12 Pack, Water Beads Toys Anxiety Relief for ADHD & Autism Children, Learning Toys for 3,4-Year-Olds Shapes, Colors Preschool Educational, Bean Bags Stress Toy • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79

Materials cost

$568.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$607.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.13

Total project goal

$714.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$714.22

5 Donors

-$357.10

Donations toward project cost

-$303.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.56

match offer

-$357.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$303.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.57

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$0.00

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