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Ms. Maria from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Seekers

Help me give my students the sensory supports that they need to self regulate.

  • $540 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

My Project

As a special education teacher, I am always trying to find new ways to provide sensory input for my students that support them in our classroom environment.

This project will provide my students with the tools they need to meet their sensory needs.

They can use fidgets and sand for sensory input. The floor tiles will create a fun, gross motor way to self regulate. They can use the tent when they are overstimulated. The lights are to make the classroom environment dimmer and not overstimulated. The noise canceling headphones can help the students self regulate when it is too loud or the noise is over stimulating.

Ms. Maria PS 41 Stephanie A Vierno 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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amylove 12 Pcs Kids Ear Protection Noise Cancelling Headphones Ear Muffs Bulk 27db Sensory Headphones • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
edusense Sensory Liquid Floor Tiles for Kids, Decorative Tiles for Autism, Early Learning Toys, Activity Play Mats with Anti-Slip Backing, Multi-Color Set of 4 Pack 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
addlon Floor Lamp for Living Room with Remote, Dimmable Standing lamp with Linen lampshade for Bedroom, Office, Lamps with 9W LED Bulb Included - Brass Gold with Beige Shade • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Kinetic Sand, 11lb (5kg) Natural Brown Bulk Play Sand for Arts and Crafts, Sandbox, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $32.46 1 $32.46
IMQSQIK Cordless Table Lamps USB Rechargeable Lamp Simplicity Desk Lamp Built-in 4600 mAh Battery LED Battery Operated lamp with Touch Control Table lamp - Bedroom/Desk/Reading/Patio(2Pack-White) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Essential Oil Diffuser Aromatherapy Humidifier: 500ml Grain Ultrasonic Aroma Air Vaporizer for Large Room Quiet Mist Humidifiers Remote Control for Small Baby Bedroom Home, Yellow, (Diffuser-Yellow) • Amazon Business $24.27 1 $24.27
15Inch Portable Sensory Bin Play Tray with Lid, Fill with Water, Sand, Beads and More. Works with Moon Sand, Kinetic Sand, Orbeez Water Beads and More. • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mocalido 40ft Globe String Lights Indoor, 80 LEDs Hanging Classroom Lights for Bedroom with Remote, USB Powered Warm White to Multicolor Color Changing Fairy Lights Outdoor Decor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Fidget Bracelet Vibrant Squishy Fuzzy Toy 6-Pack of Flexible Wearable Jewelry, Sensory Rings Toys for Kids - Stretchy Silicone Bands with Textured • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Tinlade 50 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Motivational Fidget Textured Strips Cute Calm Stress Relief Strips Anti Stress Tactile Rough Strips Stickers Sensory Items for Adults Teens Desk • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$412.51

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.94

Total project goal

$539.59

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