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Mrs. Lyons from Worcester, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Sanctuary

Help me give my students a more calm and inviting quiet area. All children deserve to have a classroom that can support their sensory needs in a variety of ways.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lyons's classroom raised $345

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help my children fill their quiet area with new and inviting sensory items. Comfortable seating, low lights, and fidget toys are crucial to encouraging a safe and calm classroom environment.

Having a place to calm and quiet a busy mind can be hugely impactful to children with various sensory needs.

With these materials, the children will have the ability to independently access sensory and calming items in their own classroom. This empowers children to regulate their emotions on their own, as well as helps make school an inviting place where they are free to explore and regulate their sensory needs daily.

Mrs. Lyons Millbury Street Head Start Grades PreK-2

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.

Worcester, MA View local requests

More than half 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

21 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Teardrop Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Marsui 12 Pcs 2'' Extra Thick 14'' Round Floor Cushions Classroom Elementary Flexible Seating for Kids Students Reading Corner Pillows Bulk Alternative Sitting for Daycare Preschool(Macaron Color) • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Lightahead LED Jellyfish Aquarium Lamp Round with 18 LEDs & Vibrant Multi Color Changing Light Effects. The Ultimate Large Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Ideal Gift (Large) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
RYKEEN Wheel of Emotions Throw Pillow Cover 18X18 Inch, Cozy Square Linen Throw Pillowcases Feelings Pillow Case for Bed Couch Sofa Living Room Cushion Covers (Feelings Wheel, 18x18 Inch) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$252.93

Vendor shipping charges

$6.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.74

Total project goal

$344.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$344.91

3 Donors

-$303.00

Donations toward project cost

-$261.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.70

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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