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Mrs. Lien from Olathe, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Squish Spin!!

Help me give my students sensory tools that help them engage in their learning, as well as, de-escalate when they are feeling overwhelmed.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lien's classroom raised $808

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

These items will help students with disabilities and sensory needs access curriculum while keeping a calm and safe body. My goal for the use of these items is to meet various needs of students, and limit their time out of the general education classroom so that they are being exposed to curriculum.

The flexible seating chairs/pillows will allow students to meet their sensory needs while accessing the general education classroom in a non-disruptive way.

The fidgets will give students the opportunity to quietly move their body while still working and receiving instruction. The laminator and sheets will allow me to create visuals and materials that will last without the need to remake.

Mrs. Lien Westview Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Olathe, KS 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncy Bands Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 2 $134.92
Lakeshore Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Ambimall 60'' Modern Floor Lamp with Shade, Tall Lamps for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Dining Room, White Shade with Pink Pole(Without Bulb) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Mr. Sketch© Scented Washable Markers - Set of 14 • Nasco $12.64 4 $50.56
Schylling NeeDoh Fun Sensory Pack - 6 Pieces: Anxiety-Reducing, Sensory Toys for Focus, Calm, and Creative Play • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Self Adhesive Dots, 500Pcs(250 Pair Sets) 0.78 Inch Diameter Strong Self Adhesive Dots for Classroom Nylon Sticky Back Hook Loop Strips, Small Circle Dots Stickers Tapes, White • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Secura 7.5 Inch Visual Timer, 60 Minute Oversize Visual Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool (Violet) • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Peony Color) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Schylling NeeDoh The Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls Green, Orange & Pink Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Schylling Atomic Nee Doh...Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Fidget Balls Blue, Yellow & Pink Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
BILLIOTEAM 6 Pack 8 Inch Mini Wood Rolling Pin,Great for Children Kids Girls and Boys,Small Wooden Rollers for Art and Crafting,Baking,Cookie Dough,Cooking,Clay,Play Doh • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube - Sensory Squeeze Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.25" Cube - Color May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30
Schylling NeeDoh Dream Drop - Sensory Squeeze Toy with Dreamy Smooth Squeeze - 3" Tall - Color May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15

Materials cost

$597.32

Vendor shipping charges

$7.88

Sales tax

$42.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$686.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.11

Total project goal

$807.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$807.38

1 Donor

-$807.38

Donations toward project cost

-$686.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.11

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