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Ms. McClain from Camden, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Overload!

Help me give my students bean bag chairs, puzzle, magnetic letters, and more that can help me to create a private sensory room for when they become overstimulated and need a break from the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McClain's classroom raised $424

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My Project

I have students with special needs, and I’ve noticed that they can become overstimulated easily. I have asked my principal if there was a small empty room available that I can turn into a sensory room for when they need a break. These items, such as the bean bag chairs, puzzle, and magnetic letters, will help me start that room and with time I will be able to add new things as I adjust to their needs and what works for them. Being a special needs teacher you always have to think of innovative ways to adhere to your students and I believe that this sensory break will help them significantly and this is something that will not only benefit my students or those with special needs, but this sensory room can also be used by the entire school

Ms. McClain Riletta T Cream Family School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Camden, NJ View local requests

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

13 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
[Sherpa Cover] Giant Bean Bag Chair: 5 ft Bean Bag Chairs for Adults/Kids with Filling,Ultra Soft Faux Fur Fabric,Memory Foam Bean Bag with Filler Included - 5 Foot,Black • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
[Removable Outer Cover] Large Bean Bag Chair, 3 ft Bean Bag Chairs for Adults/Kids with Filling,Soft Memory Foam Bean Bag with Filler Included,Machine Washable - 3 Foot,Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
HERKKA 400 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.77 1 $38.77
Solobo Toys: NUMBERS 0-20 Puzzle (lightweight wooden puzzle for preschool kindergarten elementary, early math tactile puzzle, trace numbers) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
240Pcs Magnetic Letters Numbers for Classroom School Supplies Alphabet Magnets Fridge Foam Letters for Kids with Magnet Board Homeschool Preschool Educational Toys for Toddlers Spelling & Learning ABC • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Express Your Feelings Chart with 36 Cards, Emotions Pocket Chart for Classroom, Social Emotional Learning & Regulation for Kids Homeschool Autism Learning Materials Calm Down Corner Supplies (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sticky Back Dots Hook and Loop Dot Self Adhesive Dot Tapes Roll 3/4" Diameter 1500pcs(750 Pair) - White • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Materials cost

$324.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.46

Total project goal

$423.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$423.04

2 Donors

-$410.54

Donations toward project cost

-$348.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.58

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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$0.00

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