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Ms. Amy from Menifee, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeking Sensory for the Senses

Help me give my students the best sensory and social emotional items that will assist in their growth of learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amy's classroom raised $834

This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine being at a train station, a train pulls in and the breaks squeak from the time the train pulls in until it stops. What would you do? Maybe cover your ears, your body language may change and your toes may even curl. The sound stops and you can move on with your day. Now take a kid with sensory processing who cannot just walk away. There anxiety may increase, become distressed or exhibit general agitation and may not get on the train. This is only for noises. Think about the person who has sensory overload in more than one sense at a time. This is how your donations can help. Help our students achieve growth. The students are on a functional curriculum and being able to embed sensory activities into the program will not only support the students with their senses but provide learning opportunities to replace other behaviors. These items will allow students to regulate their body and mind, helping them to thrive within their environment.

The donations that you contribute will help our students immensely, as well as help the staff in being proactive and assist with sensory issues.

Helping with fine motor skills, enhancing communication, help improving focus and even being able to decrease anxiety are ways in which these donations can help. Weighted blankets, fidgets, alternative seating and other sensory based activities can also assist with sensory deprivation. Our job is to make sure the students can adapt to the train ride and not be in fear of their environment. Our job is to help these students with sensory issues adapt to the real world and be as successful as possible. Once again thank you for your contributions, this will help the students in ways you cannot imagine.

Ms. Amy Southshore 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.

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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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 2 $89.98
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 2 $84.00
8 Fidget Toy Bundle - Assorted 3D 7" Shark & 7.1" Caterpillar Fidgets (social emotional learning, calming corner fidgets, wiggly fidget toys) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $72.00 1 $72.00
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $28.95 2 $57.90
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE - 2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR FINALIST (social emotional learning awareness, squeeze stress, calming corner focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 2 $36.74
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Green, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCGR) • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Excellerations Foam Clay for Kids (10.5 oz) – Neon Cloud Air Clay with Storage Tub, Reusable Soft Foam Sensory Toy, Safe & Allergy-Free Clay for Home or School • Amazon Business $21.81 1 $21.81
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Learning Resources Emotion Fidget Poppers Classroom Set - Social Emotional Classroom Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3+, Montessori Calming Toys, Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Zhehao 20 Pieces Motivational Stress Ball Bulk for Adults Square Shape Brain Stress Relief Balls Quotes Foam Dice for Kids Classroom School Supplies Social Emotional Learning Anxiety Toys, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$597.65

Vendor shipping charges

$17.17

Sales tax

$54.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$708.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.02

Total project goal

$833.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$833.48

6 Donors

-$829.07

Donations toward project cost

-$708.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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