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Ms. Rubino from Hartford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help Address My Students' Sensory Needs!

Help me give my students the tools they need to address their sensory needs! My kids need sensory items to help calm their minds and bodies. Also, to help promote regulation, improve focus and increase participation!

  • $516 goal

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

My Project

Please help fund my project so that my students are able to learn to their fullest potential by addressing their sensory needs so that they can focus and access the curriculum.

Some of my students need oral chews, while others need putty or fidgets to keep their brains going.

My students thrive off of puzzles, sensory chews, squishys, and noise canceling headphones for when it gets too loud for them. They also love soft pillows that they can squeeze when they are feeling overwhelmed. I’d also love to provide my kids with flexible seating (bean bag chair) so they can read and learn in comfortable spaces.

My students are beyond special as they all have unique needs, but are all capable of learning!! My goal is to provide my kids with the tools they need so that they are able to learn to their fullest potential!

Ms. Rubino Capital Preparatory Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Hartford, CT 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Extra Large Bean Bag Chair Lounger, 4 ft Memory Foam Filled, Microfiber Cover, Solid Grey • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
A Nice Night Faux Fur Soft Reading Pillow Bed Wedge Adult Backrest with Arms Back Support for Sitting Up in Bed/Couch for Bedrest,Navy,Large • Amazon Business $45.89 1 $45.89
GNAWRISHING Sensory Chew Necklace, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $7.58 6 $45.48
ACME CO 50 Pcs Baby Suction Toys - Fun Baby Bath Toys, Squigz, Bath Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toddler Sensory Toys, Interactive Play of Building Toys, Montessori Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids and Adults - Resistive Hand Exercise Stress Relief Therapy Putty Kit, Set of 6 Strengths, 3 Ounces of Each Putty • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
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 2 $19.58
Playlearn Therapy Putty - 5 Strengths - Stress Putty for Kids and Adults - Extra Soft to Firm • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
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
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39

Materials cost

$401.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.29

Total project goal

$515.28

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