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Ms. Rodriguez from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory/Literacy Items

Help me give my students items for our sped resource room, such as an ice machine, tactile tiles/stickers, and a lava lamp. Additionally, I need materials for our literacy work, including writing utensils, pointers, and menus.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rodriguez's classroom raised $725

This project is fully funded

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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

I am requesting sensory and literacy items to support better the diverse needs of my students in our special education classroom. My students are truly exceptional—each one brings unique strengths, creativity, resilience, and perspectives that enrich our school community in powerful ways.

To help meet their diverse sensory and academic needs, I am seeking donations of specific sensory and literacy tools that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.

Items like an ice machine, sensory tiles, textured stickers, and a lava lamp will support sensory regulation and help students feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. These tools provide essential input for students with autism, sensory processing disorders, or attention difficulties. In addition, literacy tools, such as dry-erase markers, highlighters, and laminated menus or boards will help students actively engage in reading and writing practice in a hands-on, visual, and accessible way.

These materials will create a more inclusive, accessible, and stimulating learning environment tailored to the unique sensory and academic needs of my students.

I appreciate your support in helping all learners thrive.

Ms. Rodriguez Ridgecrest 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.

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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
Kndko Nugget Ice Maker Countertop with Handle, Ready in 6 Mins, 35lbs Per Day, Pebble Ice Machine with Soft Chewable Ice, Self-Cleaning, One-Click Operation, for Home/Party/RV/Camping • Amazon Business $148.99 1 $148.99
Special Supplies Square Floor Liquid Tiles for Kids, Set of 9, Colorful Early Learning Sensory Activity Mats for Toddlers and Children, Anti-Slip Backing for Active Play, Dance, and Games • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Restaurant Menu Covers Set 20 - Transparent Menu Covers 8.5" x 11" - 4 Page 8 View Menu Holder Black Folder for Bar Café • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
Folding Slant Board for Writing - Small (14"W x 12"H) • Amazon Business $18.95 3 $56.85
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $23.49 1 $23.49
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
Kammoy Jellyfish Lamp, Electric Jellyfish Lava Lamp for Adults, Jellyfish Tank Table Lamp, Color Changing Jellyfish Aquarium, Home Decor and Room Mood Light Attached with 8 Free Luminous Stones • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
8Pcs Telescopic Teachers Pointer, Extendable Hand Pointer Finger Pointer Stick, Mini Retractable Classroom Pointer for Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, Classroom Supplies (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $13.61 1 $13.61
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $12.19 1 $12.19
Tinlade 50 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Motivational Fidget Textured Strips Cute Calm Stress Relief Strips Anti Stress Tactile Rough Stickers Sensory Items for Adults Teens Desk • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$576.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$615.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.63

Total project goal

$724.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$724.18

1 Donor

-$241.39

Donations toward project cost

-$205.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.21

match offer

-$482.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$410.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.42

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$0.00

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