You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Steiner from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Steiner is requesting

Sensory Zone

Help me give my students a place to help them express their feelings.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Steiner's classroom raised $566

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A sensory zone with a sensory floor, bean bags, and sensory toys will provide my students with a calming, safe space to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Many of my students face challenges that impact their ability to focus or engage in class, often due to stress or anxiety.

This sensory zone will allow them to self-soothe and refocus, ultimately improving their behavior and emotional well-being.

With your support, we can create a space that helps all students feel more in control and ready to succeed academically. My students would have a place to sit and calm down when needed.

Ms. Steiner PS 18 John G Whittier 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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

25 students impacted 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Steiner is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
STEMBee 10-Pack Numbered Liquid Sensory Tiles, 12" x 12" Activity Play Mats for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls, Colorful Sensory Water Mat, Floor Activity Mat, Childhood Educational Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Seafoam • Amazon Business $55.24 1 $55.24
2 Plush Dolls: ZURI & DRE (12.75" & 11.5" representative toys for social emotional learning, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Bouncy Bands for School Desks • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 2 $34.12
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
YOUBLEK 20" | 4 Pounds Weighted Stuffed Animals,Sensory Comfort Plush Throw Pillow Toy, Soft for Home & School, Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Dinosaur, 20 inch 4 Pounds) • Amazon Business $28.89 1 $28.89
SQEQE Weighted Capybara Plush, Weighted Capybara Stuffed Animal for Anxiety, Cute Plushies Soft Pillow Toy Gift for Kids Adults 13.8 Inch, 1.6 Lbs • Amazon Business $27.71 1 $27.71
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Yunsailing Kids Earmuffs Noise Canceling Reduction 26dB Adjustable Ear Protection Headphones • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Learning Resources Buddy Builders,32 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor, Hand Eye Coordination Toy, Fine Motor Skills,Social Emotional Learning Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$441.33

Vendor shipping charges

$2.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.86

Total project goal

$565.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$565.71

1 Donor

-$565.71

Donations toward project cost

-$480.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.86

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/sensory-zone/9292798/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":25,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Steiner","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1149534462","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Staten Island","teachersOnPage":[9259715],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9292798,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":1149,"schoolName":"PS 18 John G Whittier","authorIds":{"9259715":{"owner":"Ms. Steiner","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9292798],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9259715_orig.jpg?crop=2106,2106,x695,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694349586813","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22226066,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":628,"proposalURL":"project/ipad-learning/9798178/","proposalTitle":"Ipad learning","proposalId":9798178},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9259715,"schoolCounty":"Richmond (Staten Island)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}