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Ms. G from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory-Ready, Smiles Steady: a Bright Start for Exceptional Learners!

Help me give my students with Special Needs the opportunity to feel calm, confident, and ready with sensory tools, visual supports, and engaging materials that create a welcoming environment from the very first day of school.

  • $244 goal

This project expired on August 18, 2025.

This project expired on August 18, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. Each one learns in their own unique way and thrives when given the right support. Many face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing, which can make the classroom feel overwhelming—especially at the start of the year. Sensory tools like fidgets and Solobo Toys will reduce anxiety and improve focus, while visual supports and welcoming materials will create a safe, inclusive environment. With these resources, my students will start the year feeling confident, supported, and ready to learn—laying the foundation for a successful school year.

Ms. G Vaughn Academy of Technology at Parkside Grades 3-5

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

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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.

Charlotte, NC 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

70 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solobo Toys: 15-pack of EMOTION BLOCKS & MINI PLAY BOXES (social emotional learning, calming corner, SEL skill-building tools, fidget toys) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $84.00 1 $84.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Haull 15 Set Sensory Mats Assorted Textured Sensory Floor Tiles Room Wall Panel Sensory Exercise Tactile Toy for Autistic Children Kids Baby Toddler Fidgeting Activity(Round,5.91 Inch) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Scholastic? More Sight Words Bulletin Board Set, 121/Set (SC-834755) • Quill.com $14.12 1 $14.12
10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Posters Back to School Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School Decor (Colorful) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$162.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.56

Total project goal

$243.73

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