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Ms. Schwartz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Support Needs

Help me give my students necessary items to help support their sensory needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schwartz's classroom raised $659

This project is fully funded

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My Project

My new group of 6th graders have many sensory needs. The items that I have requested will help support their needs both in the classroom and when they need to take a break.

My goals for this project are to provide my students with sensory tools that will help them self-regulate.

The sensory items I am requesting include weighted blankets, fidget toys and a trampoline. Students will also make use of a balance ball chair during instruction to get the wiggles out.

I have learned that my students are more successful when their sensory needs are met. They are a great group of kids that have a strong will to learn and grow.

Ms. Schwartz Berendo 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam 610-6002RTL Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Black • Amazon Business $69.98 2 $139.96
Kanchimi 48" Folding Mini Fitness Indoor Exercise Workout Rebounder Trampoline with Handle, Max Load 330lbs(Black) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
7lb Weighted Sensory Blanket - Blue & Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $89.99 1 $89.99
Special Supplies Weighted Sensory Compression Vest for Kids with Processing Disorders, ADHD, and Autism, Calming and Supportive with Adjustable Weight Fit (Small) • Amazon Business $52.24 1 $52.24
Fun and Function - Transformer Sensory Sack - Sensory Compression Sack - Body Sock for Kids with Special Needs - Helps Reduce Anxiety and Encourage Focus - Small Blue • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
10PCS Large Size Rainbow Snake Cube Magic Sensory Fidget Toys Collection Brain Teaser Stocking Stuffers Party Favors Goodie Bags Stuffers and Classroom Prizes Halloween for Kids… • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ark Grabber Textured XXT • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids Boys Girls, Silicone Chew Toys for Kids with ADHD Autism, Anxiety, Chewy Necklace Sensory Reduce Adults Children Chewing Fidgeting 5 Pack • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49

Materials cost

$478.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.73

Total project goal

$658.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$658.20

4 Donors

-$396.47

Donations toward project cost

-$346.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.50

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.73

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$0.00

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