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Mrs. Buchanan from Fresno, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Needs in the Classroom

Help me give my students sensory needs in the classroom to reduce stress and anxiety with body socks and flex seating.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Buchanan's classroom raised $785

This project is fully funded

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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

In today's diverse and inclusive educational landscape, it is crucial to cater to various learning styles and needs. Sensory items play a significant role in creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment, especially for students with sensory processing differences or those who benefit from hands-on experiences. Stackable stools and yoga balls in the project will provide students with flexible seating that will cater to their needs. A trampoline is beneficial in meeting the sensory needs of targeted students in the classroom. Chewys are a great tool in preventing unwanted sensory biting towards self and others.

In my special education classroom, I am dedicated to providing individualized support to students' learning experiences.

Mrs. Buchanan Pyle Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OUTREE Sensory Body Sock for Kids, Full Body Sock Provides Deep Pressure Input, Relaxing Sensory Toys for Autistic Children with A Carrying Bag (Small 39''×27'' Blue) • Amazon Business $22.98 5 $114.90
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $106.89 1 $106.89
Sensory Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING, 8 Pack Cylinder Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $10.98 8 $87.84
Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform a Standard School Chair into a Wobble Chair • Amazon Business $27.99 3 $83.97
SereneLife 36" Inch Portable Fitness Trampoline – Sports Trampoline for Indoor and Outdoor Use – Professional Round Jumping Cardio Trampoline – Safe for Kid w/Padded Frame Cover and Handlebar • Amazon Business $60.86 1 $60.86
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 2 $49.98
Tanlade 4 Pieces Children's Flexible Seating Ball Active Kids Yoga Ball with Stability Legs Yoga Ball Chair for Classroom Students Sitting Improve Focus and Balance • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Sargent Art 24ct Class Pack Modeling Clay, Assorted 24 Pack, Non-Hardening • Amazon Business $20.02 1 $20.02
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$575.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.66

Total project goal

$784.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$784.38

1 Donor

-$784.38

Donations toward project cost

-$666.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.66

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