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Mrs. Elkhay from Springfield, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Success for My 1st Graders!

Help me give my students the sensory tools they need to be successful in my classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elkhay's classroom raised $337

This project is fully funded

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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

This year, many of my students need sensory tools to help them to be successful in the classroom. The items in this project will help contribute to their success.

My students are special because they come to school each day eager to learn.

Many of my students struggle in the area of fine motor. The pencil grips and twist and write pencils will help my students become better writers.  The sensory number pads will help my students in the area of Math. All of the items in this project will help my students become more confident in the learning.

Mrs. Elkhay Brightwood Elementary School 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.

Springfield, MA 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

460 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Rainbow Lowercase Magnetic Letters, 42/Set, 6 Sets/Pack (96160) • Quill.com $28.04 2 $56.08
Cottonblue Weighted Blanket 7lbs, Cozy Crystal Velvet Weighted Lap Blanket for Adults, Weighted Lap Pad for Travel, Relaxing, Calming, Machine Washable, All-Season Weighted Blankets, Blue, 29" x 24" • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
AIERSA Pencil Holder for Desk,10Pcs Pen Holders for Classroom Clipboard Attachment,Silicone Adhesive Pencil/Marker Clip Holder for School Student Kids Desk Teacher Office Accessories, Dark Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Nuanchu 2 Pcs Folding Slant Board for Writing 14 x 12 Inch Large Slanted Clipboard Adjustable Tilted Writing Board Sloped Surface to Improve Handwriting Legibility Endurance for Office Reading • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Spelly Straws Interactive Straw, 12.5 x 2.7 x 18.5 cm, Multi-Colour • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
hand2mind Sensory Number Trays, 10/Set (96237) • Quill.com $20.05 1 $20.05
LST LISKTO Busy Board Dress Learning Boards for Fine Motor Skills & Learn to Dress, Basic Life Skills Sensory Board, Learn to Zip, Snap, Tie Shoe Laces and Buckle (Type1, Orange) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind Learn My Letters Fine Motor Clips, Kids Clothespin Activities, Letter Practice for Preschoolers, Toddler Alphabet Learning Toys, Pincer Grasp Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Reading Manipulatives • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Pencil Gripper Pencil Holder Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for preschooler Kids Toddler Children 3-7Year Learning to Write • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Baumgartens 00071 Twist and Write Pencil, Assorted Color • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Sensory Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$252.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.50

Total project goal

$336.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $336.69

1 Donor

-$301.25

Donations toward project cost

-$286.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.44

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