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Dr. Flanagan from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Sanctuary!

Help me give my students needed materials for our sensory room to help them deal with anxiety and stress.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Flanagan's classroom raised $648

This project is fully funded

My Project

A sensory room provides a calming, structured environment that supports students with sensory processing challenges, anxiety, or other special needs. It offers a space where students can self-regulate emotions, reduce stress, and refocus their attention, which is essential for academic success. Equipped with SEL tools, a sensory room helps students develop coping mechanisms that enhance concentration and engagement in the classroom. By addressing sensory sensitivities in a controlled setting, schools can create a more inclusive environment that promotes emotional well-being and reduces behavioral disruptions.

Supporting students with sensory needs, a sensory room benefits the entire school community by fostering a culture of mindfulness and mental wellness.

High school can be a stressful period due to academic pressures, social expectations, and personal challenges. A sensory room serves as a designated retreat where students can take a break, reset their minds, and return to learning with renewed focus. Additionally, the space for guided relaxation sessions, de-escalation strategies, and individualized student interventions. By integrating a sensory room into the school setting, students are provided with essential tools for self-care, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more productive learning environment.

Dr. Flanagan Dyett Arts High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WS Game Company Scrabble Deluxe 2-in-1 Wall Edition with Dry Erase Message Board • Amazon Business $139.00 1 $139.00
GoSports 3 Foot Width Giant Wooden 4 in a Row Game - Choose Between Classic White or Dark Stain - Jumbo 4 Connect Family Fun with Coins, Case and Rules • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles • Amazon Business $84.69 1 $84.69
Giantville Giant Tumbling Timber Toy - Premium Pine Wood Life-Size Blocks Tower - Big Floor/Board Indoor/Outdoor Yard Game for Kids & Adults - 56-Pieces + Carry/Storage Bag - Grows to Over 4-Feet • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
BALAPET 3 Packs Sensory Wood Wall Frame Sequin Flip for Kids,Reversible Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric Mat Wall Hangings Decor,Sensory Wall Panel with Interactive Sensory Play Toy for Early Learn • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
The CBT Art Workbook for Coping with Anxiety (CBT Art Workbooks for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing) • Amazon Business $23.20 1 $23.20
The Mental Health Toolkit: (4 Books in 1) Workbook & Guide for CBT + DBT Skills, Complex PTSD, Addiction & Anxiety Recovery (Mental Wellness) • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$512.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.13

Total project goal

$647.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $647.54

1 Donor

-$431.69

Donations toward project cost

-$366.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.75

match offer

-$215.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$183.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.38

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