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Ms. Hewins from East Hartford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory-Infused Learning Environment Perfect for My Autistic Students!

Help me give the students in my K-2 autism classroom, resources that support their sensory needs and fulfill their need for a hands on learning environment.

  • $933 goal

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My Project

I have 13 students in my K-2 autism classroom, ranging from students who are pre-verbal to students who acquire adequate cognitive, communicative, and behavioral skills to spend some time with their general education peers. Our classroom must provide materials and resources to help them decompress and de-escalate when needed. Our students thrive with stem-type activities, providing them with an outlet to express their creative side, all the while engaging them in interactive activities. We would greatly appreciate any support with these manipulatives and toys that will greatly benefit all of the students in our program!

Ms. Hewins Joseph O Goodwin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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East Hartford, CT View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Extra-Large At-Your-Seat Storage Sack (15"h x 18"w) - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Abilitations Inflatable PeaPod Junior, 48 Inches, Vinyl, Green - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $114.97 1 $114.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $14.85 4 $59.40
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Doctor Kit Social Emotional Learning Toys Assorted Colors 19 Piece Set (LER9048-P) • Staples $41.74 1 $41.74
BEBLOX Building Blocks | Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 500-Piece Set - Learning & Educational Fun Stem Toys - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Toys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
YEEBAY Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old - STEM Gardening Pretend Toys for Kids - Stacking Game for Toddlers Play Set - Educational Activity for Preschool (148 PCS) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Half Pencils with Eraser - Golf, Classroom, Pew, Short, Mini, Non Toxic- Hexagon, Sharpened, 2 Pencil, Color - White, Box of 72, Pocket PencilsTM • Amazon Business $12.59 2 $25.18
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
skvoker Magnetic Dress Up，Road Trip Must Haves for Kids，Face Puzzle，Learning Toy for Children，Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375) • Quill.com $17.63 1 $17.63
Mad Mattr Super-Soft Modelling Dough Compound That Never Dries Out by Relevant Play, 10 Ounces, Teal • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Oun Nana Dough Tools Play Dough Cutters, Various Shapes Include of Letters, Numbers, Symbols (47 PCS) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $9.71 1 $9.71

Materials cost

$725.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.90

Total project goal

$932.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $932.67

1 Donor

-$932.67

Donations toward project cost

-$792.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.90

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