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Mrs. Gayhart from Liberty, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Sensory Needs

Help me give my students a way to stay regulated in the classroom to reach their highest academic potential.

  • $763 goal

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My Project

Our elementary school is located in rural Indiana. We are a small school filled with kind and hardworking students. Union County is a very small area with not a lot of industry. Donations, tax dollars, and resources are limited.

We are finding more students are in need of sensory materials in order to stay regulated and focused in school.

Students will use a variety of materials to help calm them, keep them focused, and regulate them so they can thrive in the learning environment. As the needs of our students are changing, we as a school need to adapt. We would like to build a closet full of sensory items such as wobble cushions, a weighted blanket, and sensory items for teachers to be able to use as needed. This would allow us to address sensory needs quickly and efficiently so we can continue to instill strong academics to meet the needs of all students.

Mrs. Gayhart
Grades 3-5
    More than 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

    This project will reach 340 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
Balance Board Wobble Board - Balance Boards for Adults - Wooden Wobble Balance Board for Kids and Toddler - Yoga Board - Rocker Board - Natural Solid Wood Curvy Board 36" • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
MAXTID Weighted Blanket for Kids 5lbs 36x48 Toddler Heavy Blanket for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Amazon Basics Vinyl Hexagon Workout Dumbbell Hand Weight, 5-Pound, Light Blue - Set of 2 • Amazon Business $16.78 2 $33.56
Kick Bands Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Bouncy ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickbands • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
OMTEUEN Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety, 17.7 Inch, 3lb Weighted Dinosaur Plush Animals Toys, Cute Giant Dino Stuffed Plushies Animals Throw Pillow for Adults and Kids.(Green) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
2 Piece Bathroom Rugs Bath Mat Set - Soft Plush Chenille Shower Mats For Bathroom Durable Bath Rug With Rubber Backing, Ultra Absorbent Bath Rugs, Bathtub Mat, Bathroom Rug Mats - 30x20 + 24x17 Inch • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
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 $27.99 1 $27.99
ZZDZSW 3lbs Weighted Dinosaur Plush - 17.7" Cute Pink Dino Weighted Stuffed Animal - Super Soft Weighted Plush Animal Throw Pillow - Great Gift for Kids and Adults on Christmas or Birthday • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SLGOL Sensory Chew Necklaces, 5 Pack Bundle Colorful Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Perfectly Textured Silicone Chew Toys for ADHD, Autism, Biting, Needs, Oral Motor, BPA Free • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Stress Ball Set 22 Pack - Sensory Stress Balls Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults - Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Fidget Stress Toys for Office,Classroom, Christmas,Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Hand Weight Set, 2-Pound, Set of 2, Pink • Amazon Business $8.71 2 $17.42
Clara Clark Bathroom Rugs, Velvet Memory Foam Bath Mat, Non-Slip, Machine Washable Bath Rugs - Dries Quickly, Ultra Soft Plush Bath Mats for Bathroom, 17 x 24, Misty Rose • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Playlearn Sensory Gel Pads with Glitter - Squishy Fidget Toy - 4 Pack Sensory Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
GiftAmaz Mindful Maze Boards, Calming Toys for Kids, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Items Kids Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness Sensory Toys Box for Kid 3 4 5 6 Year • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
VELCRO Brand 6 Ft x 3/4 in | Sticky Back Tape Roll with Adhesive | Cut Strips to Length | Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home, Office or Classroom, Black, 90975W • Amazon Business $7.25 2 $14.50
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults, Unique Boy & Girl Stocking Stuffers (Shape) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Learn Breathing Patterns, Mindfulness for Kids Anxiety Relief, Tactile Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Original Monkey Spiky Sensory Rollers (Pack of 3) - Unbreakable Fidget Toys / Sensory Toy - BPA / Phthalate / Latex-Free - Excellent Monkey Fidgets - by Impresa • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BUNMO Stretchy Strings Sensory Toys 6pck | Fun & Calming Monkey Noodles | Autism Sensory Toys | Textured, Glow & Glitter Strings | Great Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ELONGDI Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Green Gel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Smart Squares in A Snap Premium Residential Soft Padded Carpet Tiles 8x8 Inch, Seamless Appearance, Peel and Stick for Easy DIY Installation, Made in The USA (Sample, 537 Crystal) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$608.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$648.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.37

Total project goal

$762.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$762.46

1 Donor

-$711.67

Donations toward project cost

-$648.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.79

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$0.00

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