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Ms. Balisteri from Amherst, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Sanctuary

Help me give my students Calming light options to help with sensory input.

  • $316 goal

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My Project

My students are extremely hard-working, positively engaged students who love to learn. Each of them thrives in a peaceful, soothing environment.

These lights would help create a tranquil sanctuary where students feel welcomed yet awake and ready to learn.

We love a calm environment in our class but sometimes need to turn on the lights to stay focused and do our best work.

The current lights are often distracting and are not calming. The students would be ecstatic to have these lights so we can have a space where we can learn and relax simultaneously.

Ms. Balisteri Willow Ridge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Amherst, NY View local requests

More than a third of 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 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights The Original Fluorescent Light Filters in Whisper White 4-Pack, Reduce Glare & Flicker, Easy Setup for Office, Hospitals, Home & Classrooms • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
Simple Designs LF2000-BLK Mother-Daughter Floor Lamp with Reading Light, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Simple Designs LT2007-SLT-2PK Chrome Mini Basic Table Lamp with Fabric Shade 2 Pack Set, Slate Gray • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Sensory Lights, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Unique Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$234.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.37

Total project goal

$315.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.81

2 Donors

-$314.93

Donations toward project cost

-$268.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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