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Ms. Shephard from Gardnerville, NV is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools and Reading!

Help me give my students sensory seating, fidgets, and science of reading tools!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shephard's classroom raised $708

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are unique and in need of sensory seating tools, fidgets and science of reading materials. By giving them an environment to calm their nervous system, and allow them to focus, we can prepare for reading intervention.

We plan on using the trampoline and peapod chair to prepare for reading and during reading to help with creating interest and a calm body.

I love my students and how eager they are to get moving and reading with exciting sensory tools! The new science of reading resources are beneficial to decoding and phonics!

Ms. Shephard Gardnerville Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Gardnerville, NV 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Inflatable PeaPod XL, 80 Inches, Vinyl, Blue - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $173.02 1 $173.02
BCAN 40/48" Foldable Mini Trampoline Max Load 330lbs/440lbs, Fitness Rebounder with Adjustable Foam Handle, Exercise Trampoline for Adults Indoor/Garden Workout • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Laboratory Aprons Value Pack Small Size (27 x 36") • Carolina Biological Supply Company $59.44 1 $59.44
hand2mind Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $56.39 1 $56.39
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Teacher Created Resources Fidgety Fidgets, 14 Pieces • Amazon Business $19.55 1 $19.55
hand2mind Lowercase Alphabet Chips, Toddler Learning Letters for Spelling, Learn to Spell for Kids, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Teaching Supplies Kindergarten • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$535.72

Vendor shipping charges

$27.25

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$601.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.06

Total project goal

$707.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$707.07

2 Donors

-$704.51

Donations toward project cost

-$601.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.56

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$0.00

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