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Mrs. Willeford from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Fun

Help me give my students MEAVIA Weighted Sensory items to help with stress management.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Willeford's classroom raised $272

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Many of my students need to keep their bodies busy to stay calm and engaged in their learning. Each student has unique needs and desires, so what works for one student may not work well for all.

Students can feel more in control and cared for when they pick out the sensory tool that works best for them.

Furthermore, some of my students need the sensory items to stay focused on their learning. Having many sensory items to choose from helps the student stay calm and cared for.

Please help me support all my students and their wonderfully unique strengths and needs.

Mrs. Willeford Talcott Fine Arts Museum Academy 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

21 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MEAVIA Weighted Sensory Octopus Toy, Weighted Fidget Plush for Autism, Special Needs and Sensory Fun • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KELZ KIDZ® TEXTURODOS® Textured Pull and Stretch Sensory Bin Stress Balls (4 Pack) - Great Therapeutic Toy for People with Anxiety Disorders -Patented- • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Baby Toys Montessori,Silicone Pull String Interactive Toy,Educational Toys,Food-Grade Sensory STEM Teething Toys, Motor Skills,Tactile Stimulation,Gifts for Infants Toddlers Boys Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4 Pack Foam Airplane Toys, 12.4" Throwing Foam Plane, 3 Flight Mode Glider Plane, Flying Toy for Kids, Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boy＆Girl, Outdoor Sport Toys Birthday Party Favors Foam Airplane • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Kinetic Sand, Sandbox Set Kids Toy with 1lb All-Natural Blue and 3 Molds, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $11.86 1 $11.86
BUNMO Sensory Toys Super Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Textured Monkey Stress Noodles | Sensory Toys for Autistic Children | Stress Relief for Kids | Easter Basket Stuffers | Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kinetic Sand, Slice N’ Surprise Set With 13.5oz Of Black, Pink And Blue Play Sand And 7 Tools, Sensory Toys For Kids Ages 3 And Up • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pop Ball It Fidget Toys 4 PCS, 3D Squeeze Pop Ball Its Fidget Toy Fidgets Party Favors Easter Basket Stuffers Poppers Sensory Toys Stress Balls Bath Toys for Kids Adults Over 1 Years • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$197.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.73

Total project goal

$271.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.54

2 Donors

-$135.76

Donations toward project cost

-$115.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.36

match offer

-$135.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.37

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