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Ms. Buchanan from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Connections

Help me give my students a chance to experience an immersive sensory experience.

  • $1,459 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

My Project

My students are non verbal preschool age students who often have a great deal of sensory needs and preferences. Many of my students have difficulty managing their executive functioning skills and regulating their bodies.

Sensory toys will help my students to regulate their emotions, receive input, gain skills and coping mechanisms and act as an incentive to work on their daily goals and activities.

We also will be able to utilize the cleaning supplies to keep our classroom clean and sanitized, as working with little ones who love to put everything in their mouths requires a great deal of sanitizing.

Thank you for your consideration in donating to and funding our project.

Ms. Buchanan PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman Grades PreK-2

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

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 three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Light Table Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Abilitations Sensory Floor Tiles, 19-1/2 x 19-1/2 Inches, Set of 4 • School Specialty $185.02 1 $185.02
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 6 $142.20
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.28 3 $111.84
Lakeshore Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 2 $73.98
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $64.87 1 $64.87
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights - Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Interactive & Calming for Sensory Rooms and Kids’ Bedrooms • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 3 $59.97
Teacher Created Resources Deep Rose Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 1 Count, 12.5 fl oz each, Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $4.97 10 $49.70
Hand2Mind Colormix Sensory Tubes - Set of 3: Encourage Exploration, Focus & Anxiety Relief - Easy-to-Hold Multi-Colored Jumbo Tubes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, For Air Sanitization and Odor Elimination, Simple Fresh, Lavender, Cotton Blossom 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Lakeshore Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
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 $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$1,154.89

Vendor shipping charges

$37.30

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,239.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$218.74

Total project goal

$1,458.25

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