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Ms. Paulson from Reno, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Seating for Sensational Students!

Help me give my students a variery of seating options and other sensory items to promote a sensory friendly classroom to meet their needs!

  • $842 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

My students are so amazing! They are working on a variety of skills throughout the day, such as; academic skills, fine and gross motor skills, communication skills, social skills, and self-help skills.

The materials listed will be utlilized to create a sensory-friendly environment where my students can thrive while working on individual skills.

Many of my students have different sensory needs, and would benefit from a variety of seating options and movement activities to fulfill those needs. I would use the hammock chairs, spinning chairs, beanbag board and tunnel to create a space where students can go when they need to take sensory breaks. Students can use the ball chair when they are working at the table and need extra stimulation to sit with the group.

Ms. Paulson Desert Heights Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Reno, NV 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

8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $59.80 2 $119.60
Lakeshore Beanbag Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.99 1 $109.99
Unique U-Shaped Hammock Chair with Stand,Sturdy & Rust-Resistant,Free Gray Cotton Hammock Chair • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
Hammock Chair with Stand,Heavy-Duty Hanging Chair with Stand, for Indoor Outdoor,Sturdy Swing Chair with Stand Max Load 350 pounds…… (X-Large) • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
Yiuhhad Autism Kids Swivel Chair,Spin Sensory Chair,Kids Spinning Chair,Sit Spin Training Body Coordination,Metal Base Non-Slip Small Desk Chair (Blue) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Yiuhhad Autism Kids Swivel Chair,Spin Sensory Chair,Kids Spinning Chair,Sit Spin Training Body Coordination,Metal Base Non-Slip Small Desk Chair (Orange) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Pacific Play Tents Super Sensory Activity Tunnel, 6 Feet, Multi-Color, Each • School Specialty $67.87 1 $67.87
Special Supplies Sensory Body Sock Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Stretchy, Breathable Cozy Sensory Sack for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Special Supplies Sensory Body Sock Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Stretchy, Breathable Cozy Sensory Sack for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79

Materials cost

$662.98

Vendor shipping charges

$12.29

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$715.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.21

Total project goal

$841.42

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