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Ms. Lonzanida from Norfolk, VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Corner

Help me give my students the sensory area of their dreams. A nice cozy place to go decompress when they need a break.

  • $254 goal

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My Project

I am a special education teacher in an inclusion Pre-K class. I work with 3-4 year olds in a Title I school. My classroom includes both general education students and students with disabilities. My students often need a quiet and safe place in the classroom to recenter and regulate their emotions when they become agitated, upset, or overwhelmed. We have a designated calm down corner in the classroom, but it currently lacks the needed supplies to help my students feel comfortable and meet their sensory needs.

Help me give our sensory corner a much needed makeover with a galaxy rug to cozy up on, a weighted stuffed animal to cuddle, child safe mirrors to help facilitate social emotional learning, and new sensory toys to play with.

Ms. Lonzanida James Monroe Elementary 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.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Lonzanida

Norfolk, VA 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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Roll N Rattle Sensory Balls, Set of 6 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $54.44 1 $54.44
Galaxy Round Rugs, Universe Space Nebula Stars Starry Carpet Large Floor Mat for Living Room, Bedroom (Universe, 4 ft Diameter) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
UNBREAKABL MIRO Unbreakable Full Length Wall Mirror,Over The Door Mirror,Thick 1/8",56"x14" 4Pcs 14"x14",Made of Shatterproof Plexiglass Acrylic,Long Mirrors for Bedroom,Workout for Home Gym Body • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
YOUBLEK 20" | 4 Pounds Weighted Stuffed Animals,Sensory Comfort Plush Throw Pillow Toy, Soft for Home & School, Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Dinosaur, 20 inch 4 Pounds) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Sensory Chew Necklace (3 Pack) - Sensory Oral Motor Aids Teether Toys for Autism, ADHD, Baby Nursing or Special Needs- Reduces Chewing Biting Fidgeting for Kids Adult Chewers • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83

Materials cost

$177.24

Vendor shipping charges

$5.44

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.00

Total project goal

$253.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$253.34

3 Donors

-$225.09

Donations toward project cost

-$215.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.25

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$0.00

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