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Ms. Stroud-Lusk from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory tools

Help me give my students the tools to regulate their sensory needs using music and sensory tent.

  • $752 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

My Project

My students will use these tools to regulate their sensory needs. The students in my classroom have specific needs that require that they receive specific sensory regulation. They can be overstimulated by the environment at school. These students will benefit from these tools in order to support their sensory input.

Music can help regulate my students when they become overwhelmed.

It is calming for them. Having additional instruments will help to use music to regulate their sensory needs.

The sensory tent will be used in the classroom as a place where the students can take a break. They can stay in the tent for their break and support their regulation.

Ms. Stroud-Lusk Kahakai Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua Kona, HI 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

15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Luna Bari-Bass Quilt Top Acoustic Electric Ukulele Satin Natural • Music & Arts $369.00 1 $369.00
Sensory Tent | Calming Kids Hideout | Pop-up Blackout Tent | Easy Setup | Helps with SPD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism & More | Double Size • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Semart Piano Keyboard for Kids 61 Key Electric Digital Music Keyboard for Beginner Portable Piano w/ LCD Display Microphone USB Cable • Amazon Business $38.59 1 $38.59
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Fender 860CL Phosphor Bronze Dura-Tone Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 • Music & Arts $11.99 1 $11.99
UGY® Capo Guitar Capo for Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Guitar Capo or Ukulele Capos - Black with 5 Picks • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$518.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $60.37

Sales tax

 $22.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.78

Total project goal

$751.85

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