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Ms. Villarreal from Austin, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Overload!

Help me give my students a sense of being grounded and support for their sensory needs, feeding needs and beginning academic skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Villarreal's classroom raised $631

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 Students

My Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) classroom services children ages 3- 5 that range from a variety of disabilities. We work on our communication, cognitive, social/ emotional and daily living skills. My students learn to become more independent and help in their own self care. My students learn through a variety of different means; from social stories to songs and videos and pretend play. We range from ages 3, 4 (PreK), and 5 (K). Because of our different age ranges and abilities we have to become very creative when learning new themes and topics.

My Project

The white board markers help my students who are learning beginning academic skills. The students use white boards and the markers to practice writing their name, numbers, letter and draw shapes.

The cube chairs and weighted blanket, lap pads, neck pads, and noise canceling earmuffs will help my students with sensory needs to feel grounded and more in-control of their surroundings.

The weighted blanket, lap pads and neck pads will help support the children by producing a calming effect. They will help reduce the anxiety that often accompanies a sensory processing disorder. The chairs will help them understand their boundaries and personal space when learning. The noise canceling headphones will help my students who struggle with sensory/ noise overload. They will be able to listen to instruction without becoming overloaded by other noises/ distractions.

The microwave is to help support my students who have specific feeding needs and need their food heated up to eat. Having a microwave in the classroom helps support the students grow in their feeding needs. The students can practice using the microwave and heating their own food, to support independence in their life skill needs.

Ms. Villarreal Jordan 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory Weighted Lap Pad for Kids - 5-pounds - Great Lap Weighted Blanket for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Sweetzer & Orange Weighted Blanket for Kids 5lbs Heavy Blanket, Best for 42-63lb Children - Warming and Cooling Weighted Comforter with Minky Cover (5lb, Sleepy Animals) • Amazon Business $89.97 1 $89.97
LakiKid Sensory Weighted Neck Pillow for Kids : Weighted Stuffed Animal Shoulder and Neck Wrap: Perfect Travel Buddy for Kids who Love Animals • Amazon Business $39.97 2 $79.94
Kenmore 70919 Countertop Microwave 0.9 cu. ft. Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Childrens Factory CF910-008 Chair Cube - Red • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Chair Cube - Yellow • Amazon Business $59.93 1 $59.93
Muted Designer Hearing Protection For Infants & Kids - Adjustable Children's Ear Muffs from Toddler to Teen - Robot Blue • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
EXPO 86601 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $6.88 2 $13.76

Materials cost

$498.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.59

Total project goal

$630.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$630.62

6 Donors

-$378.00

Donations toward project cost

-$321.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.70

match offer

-$252.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$214.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.89

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$0.00

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