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Ms. Skipper from Modesto, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Items for Autism Class

Help me give my students Sensory items to help calm them down and regulate them when they are having high-stress moments and behaviors.

  • $890 goal

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Hello, these items will help my students, who are 3-5 years old and all have Autism. I want to have an area where my students can relax and take a break from the loud noise of the classroom. The bean bags, Chewies, and stepping stones help calm the body.

My project goal is to help my classroom have an easy space to relax and calm down in with the bean bags and engaging materials.

Any help you can offer will be amazing and greatly appreciated. These items will help my students calm down and relax in the sensory area and break space by stepping away from the primary classroom setting and resetting.

All our students have autism or a different learning disorder. Our students are nonverbal, but that makes them no different than any other student when it comes to wanting to run and play outside or wanting to learn. Our paraprofessionals are taught how to communicate with our students, so they know what they want and need. Our students still need your help with the gift of your donation; each item picked will help our students in different ways. Yet every item will be cherished because it was a gift we received from you.

Ms. Skipper Bret Harte Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Non-Branded Abilitations Chewy Sampler Set, 13 Pieces, Blue • School Specialty $126.97 1 $126.97
CampLand Bunjo Bungee Dish Chair-Versatile Folding Chair with Fun Bouncy Design-for Room Garden Dorm Rooms and Lounging in Living Rooms Set of 2pcs • Amazon Business $108.99 1 $108.99
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Canvas Dinos on Blue, 27in - Medium • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Kaplan Early Learning Jumbo Pillow with Removable Cover - Red • Kaplan Early Learning Company $75.56 1 $75.56
Multi-Functional Sensory Mat for Autism Therapy and Play, Featuring Puzzle Tiles and Orthopedic Massage • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Gentle Monster Stepping Stones for Kids, Set of 11 PCS for Balance with Non-Slip Bottom - Exercise Coordination and Stability • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Leitee 3 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Exercise Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Flexible Seating Wobble Board Balance Disc Sensory Wiggle Seat Pad for Office Chair with Air Pump • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
CUTE STONE Microwave Toys Kitchen Play Set, Kids Pretend Play Electronic Oven with Play Food, Kids Cookware Pot and Pan Toy Set, Cooking Utensils,Great Learning Kitchen Toys for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Mini Slow Rising Stress Balls 24 Pack, Stretchy Squishy Ball for Anxiety Relief, Fidget Toys Classroom Supplies for Student Teacher, Travel Sensory Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Dr Squish Sensory Sock - Bag - Sack - Washable - Body Pod - Comfortable Blanket - Blankets & Throws - Full Body wrap - Self Soothing - Wearable Blanket for Kids (3-5 years, 40 x 27 Inch) • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Xtra Tough Hand-Held Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, Chew Sticks fo Kids, Alt. to Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Oral Motor Stimulation, ADHD, SPD - Moderate/Aggressive Chewers (3Colors) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ERKOON Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, 5 Pack Silicone Chewy Tube Oral Motor Tools for Sensory Kids with Autistic, Biting ADHD, SPD, Nursing Teething Toys • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$644.88

Vendor shipping charges

$12.70

Sales tax

$59.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$756.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.46

Total project goal

$889.72

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