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Ms. Sorock from Evanston, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Support in a New Classroom

Help me give my students sensory support in our new classroom next year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sorock's classroom raised $349

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am lucky to work with amazing students in the suburbs of Chicago. My students are curious, thoughtful, and engaged learners. Our school is in a diverse community and I have 130 wonderful seventh graders in my classroom each week. This project supports students in 7th grade Social Studies in a new classroom next year.

Please help us create a quiet classroom with an effective calm corner.

My coteacher and I are moving to a new classroom next school year. We are thrilled that we'll have more space, and we are planning to use this project to create a calm corner, complete with fidgets and tools to help students calm down during the school day. We are also requesting fresh soundproofing for our walls. We have no carpet or curtains to absorb sound, so these acoustic panels are a big help when we're trying to reduce distracting noise.

Ms. Sorock Nichols Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Evanston, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

135 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acoustic Panels 12 Pieces,1 X 12 X 12 Inches,Acoustic Treatment Foam with Sticker,Soundproof Studio Wedges,High Density Panels,Noise Canceling Panels for Studio Recording (Oval Gray) • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Boxgear 6pc Multicolored Fidget Toys for Kids, Boys, Girls, Adults - Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression - Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Crazy Aaron’s Social Butterfly Thinking Putty® • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron's Falling Water Thinking Putty® (3.2 oz) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Learn Breathing Patterns, Mindfulness for Kids Anxiety Relief, Tactile Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Kitchen Timer, Learning Management Timer, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BUNMO Super Sensory Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Textured Monkey Stretch Noodles | Sensory Toys for Autistic Children | Stress Relief & Anxiety Toys for Kids | Hours of Fun for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Power Your Fun Pop Puzzle Popper Fidget Game - 27pc Jigsaw Puzzle Game Pop Push It Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys for Learning, Stress Relief Silicone Pop Puzzle Game Board for Kids and Adults (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2 Packs Pop Fidget Sensory Toys, Autism Special Needs Stress Relief Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys, Round and Square Squeeze Toys for Kids Children Adults (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$262.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.33

Total project goal

$348.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$348.86

4 Donors

-$174.43

Donations toward project cost

-$148.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.16

match offer

-$174.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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