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Ms. Fortune from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Serenity: BAC Sensory Room

Help me give my students a safe and calming environment that will help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fortune's classroom raised $2,624

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating a sensory room at our school is a game-changer for our special education students. This dedicated space caters to their unique needs, providing a range of sensory experiences that foster calmness, focus, and emotional regulation. Your support plays a crucial role in making this haven a reality.

Equipped with specialized features like tactile surfaces, soothing lighting, and interactive tools, the sensory room becomes a safe space for students dealing with sensory challenges.

This resource empowers our educators to implement personalized strategies, resulting in improved outcomes and enriched learning experiences.

Our goal is to create a sensory-friendly atmosphere, reducing stress and dysregulation to enhance students' engagement in the learning process. Having foam mats, flexible couch seating, a crash pad, sensory tiles, and a trampoline will allow our students to safely gain sensory input.

Your backing for this initiative directly contributes to a more inclusive and nurturing educational environment, ensuring that every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

It's not just about funding a room; it's about giving these students a place to shine, learn, and be themselves. Let's turn our school into the coolest place to learn and give our students Sensory Serenity!

Thank you all so much in advance!

Ms. Fortune Beasley Elementary Mgnt Academic Center Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3D Anti-Collision Wall Padding for Kids, Peel and Stick Upholstered Wall Panels, Queen Headboard, Playroom Decorative Protection Panel, Pack of 2 Panels Sized 23.6” X 11.8” (Dark-Grey-Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 10 $399.90
Foamnasium Blocksy Kids Couch, Indoor Foam Playset, 4 Piece Soft Toddler and Kids Active Play Couch for Crawling, Climbing, Fort Building and Jumping, Made in the US, Baby Blue • Amazon Business $249.99 1 $249.99
SPARK & WOW Rainbow Activity Wall Panels - Ages 18m+ - Sensory Wall Toy - 10 Activities - Busy Board - Toddler Room Decor • Amazon Business $233.04 1 $233.04
JOEY CO. Crash Pad, Sensory Pad with Shredded Foam for Kids and Adults with Washable Cover (4 feet x 4 feet) • Amazon Business $190.00 1 $190.00
Abilitations Sensory Floor Tiles, 19-1/2 x 19-1/2 Inches, Set of 4 • School Specialty $168.00 1 $168.00
BCAN 40/48" Foldable Mini Trampoline Max Load 330lbs/440lbs, Fitness Rebounder with Adjustable Foam Handle, Exercise Trampoline for Adults Indoor/Garden Workout • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Playlearn 4 Foot LED Sensory Bubble Tube Lamp - Fake Fish Tank Bubble Light - Remote Control - with Secure Wall Mounted Bracket • Amazon Business $132.30 1 $132.30
AMKI 16W RGBW Fiber Optic Curtain Light Kit, Flash Point Waterfall Effect Bluetooth Curtain Lighting for Kids Children Sensory Room Home Decoration with Fiber Cables 0.03in/0.75mm 13.1ft/4m 450pcs • Amazon Business $116.59 1 $116.59
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat ½”, EVA Interlocking Foam Floor Tiles for Home Gym, Mat for Home Workout Equipment, Floor Padding for Kids, Available in Packs of 24 SQ FT, 48 SQ FT, 144 SQ FT • Amazon Business $103.39 1 $103.39
Sorbus Tripod Hanging Chair Stand- Heavy Duty Steel Sensory Swing Weather & Rust Resistant- Adjustable Portable Hammock Stand 330lbs for Tree,Lounger,Saucer,Air Porch,Indoor/Outdoor,Patio • Amazon Business $97.99 1 $97.99
SLCARACC Full Length Wall Mirror Tiles,12"x 12" x 12 Pcs Acrylic Wall-Mounted, Non Glass Safety Great for Baby Kids Playroom, Used as Dorm Door Gym… • Amazon Business $45.79 2 $91.58
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights —Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Fun & Flexible Sensory Lights for Sensory Room —Interactive & Calming, Great for Your Kid’s Bedroom • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Rossetta Galaxy Projector, Star Projector Light for Bedroom, Bluetooth Speaker and 8 White Noise, Night Light Projector for Kids Adults Game Room, Home Theater, Ceiling, Christmas, Room Decor • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Boao 6 Pcs Flexible Seating Round Floor Cushion Colorful Floor Pads Floor Pillow for Kids Adults Soft Floor Seats Circle Chair Pad for Classroom Chair Learning Sitting Reading Daycare School Sensory • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat ½”, EVA Interlocking Foam Floor Tiles for Home Gym, Mat for Home Workout Equipment, Floor Padding for Kids, Available in Packs of 24 SQ FT, 48 SQ FT, 144 SQ FT • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Ocean Fish Wall Decals,Glow in The Dark Under The Sea Wall Decals Sea Life Animals Wall Stickers Removable Waterproof Peel and Stick for Boys Kids Bathroom Watercolor Ocean Creatures Decor(Upgrade) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98

Materials cost

$2,150.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,229.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$393.49

Total project goal

$2,623.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,623.27

7 Donors

-$1,598.40

Donations toward project cost

-$1,381.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$217.26

match offer

-$998.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$848.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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