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Ms. Foley from Portland, ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Therapy

Help me give my students more sensory break options for when they become upset or overstimulated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foley's classroom raised $446

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are on the autism spectrum. They are learning how to communicate, how to regulate their emotions, how to be students, and generally how to get their needs met.

My students will often become upset when they can't communicate their wants and needs, this sensory materials will help regulate their emotions so they are ready for us to teach them how to functionally communicate.

With your help I will be able to provide them more sensory experiences which will help them regulate their emotions as well as provide more opportunities to communicate. Thank you for your help!

Ms. Foley Presumpscot 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.

Portland, ME View local requests

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

8 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
Amylove 6 Pcs Kids Ear Protection Headphones 27db Noise Reduction Adjustable Earmuffs for Autism Sensory Toddler Children • Amazon Business $40.99 2 $81.98
Kinetic Sand, Sandbox Set Kids Toy with 1lb All-Natural Blue and 3 Molds, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $33.12 2 $66.24
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious Columbus - Magnetic Letters and Numbers for Toddlers - Alphabet Magnets + Number Magnet for Fridge. Foam Letter Magnets for Kids - 123 ABC Toddler Magnets - Play Refrigerator Learning Magnets • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mad Mattr® Sensory Dough - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
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

$325.55

Vendor shipping charges

$1.75

Sales tax

$16.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.79

Total project goal

$445.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$445.25

1 Donor

-$189.23

Donations toward project cost

-$189.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$222.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$189.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.39

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$0.00

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