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Ms. Lauren from Forest Hills, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Haven

Help me give my students a safe and fun multi-sensory environment they love.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lauren's classroom raised $518

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

My students deserve the absolute best! I want to start the school year fresh with some of the best sensory items.

I have quickly learned that students learn best when they feel safe and have a space to cool off in a moment of agitation.

The beanbag chair, the sensory wall items, paintbrushes, sand timers, and tubes all help fulfill my student's sensory needs. The lamination pouches, Velcro dots, Expo markers, and seat pouches will help me create and organize materials that will last for years to come. I can't wait to give my students the sensory experience they deserve.

Ms. Lauren PS Q233 @ Metro Grades 9-12

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.

Forest Hills, NY View local requests

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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chill Sack Bean Bag Chair: Giant 5' Memory Foam Furniture Bean Bag - Big Sofa with Soft Micro Fiber Cover - Charcoal • Amazon Business $131.68 1 $131.68
24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket 18 Inch Chair Bag Chair Pockets for Classrooms Student Chair Pockets Classroom Chair Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Student Book School Table Organized (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $95.99 1 $95.99
Inbeby 16 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Sensory Floor Tiles - Sensory Walls, Sensory Mats Tactile Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Kids Baby Toddler with Sensory Issues Fidgeting Activity • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
5 Pack Sand Timer Colorful Sandglass Timer Hourglass Set Sand Clock Timer Hourglass 1/3/5/10/30 Minutes for Games Classroom Kids Kitchen Office Deko • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3mil Letter Size Sheets, 9 x 11.5, 200 Pack, Clear (5743401) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Dry Erase Markers, Shuttle Art 60 Bulk Pack 15 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Whiteboards, Glass, Mirror for School Office Home • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 2 Packs • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
XFasten Adhesive Roller for Scrapbooking, 8mm x 30ft 4-Pack Double Sided Glue Tape Roller, Scrapbook Supplies for Adults, Photo Tape for Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
WXBOOM Self Adhesive Dots 1400pcs (700 Pairs) 0.79" Diameter White Hook & Loop Dots Sticky Back Coins 20mm for School Classroom Office Home • Amazon Business $11.03 1 $11.03
BUNMO Super Sensory Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Textured Monkey Stretch Noodles | Sensory Toys for Autistic Children | Stress Relief & Anxiety Toys for Kids | Hours of Fun for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
IMPRESA [5 Pack] Spiky Sensory Balls - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys - Sensory Toys – No BPA Phthalates Latex – School and Special Education Supply • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Horizon Group USA Paint Brushes -35 All Purpose Paint Brushes Value Pack – Includes 8 Different Types of Brushes, Great with Watercolors, Acrylic & Washable Paints. Multicolored • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$404.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.70

Total project goal

$518.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$518.00

1 Donor

-$259.00

Donations toward project cost

-$220.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.85

match offer

-$259.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$220.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.85

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$0.00

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