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Ms. Walker from Hartford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soothing Sensory and Snacks!

Help me give my students some new items for our sensory room and some snacks for when they are hungry on their earned break times.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's classroom raised $161

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help me give my students some new items for our calming sensory room and snacks for when they are hungry throughout the school day!

The students in our program have individualized sensory needs that impact their academic performance during the day.

Having a space they can go to when they need to take a calming break is essential in addressing their social emotional needs. Our team is always looking for new items for this space that the students will enjoy while they are in there. They are also able to get a snack on their break times which helps calm and refocuses them so they can return to the learning environment ready to complete their academic studies.

Any help you can provide for the students is much appreciated! We are looking forward to this project being funded so we can start off the new school year with these items! Thank you!

Ms. Walker Martin Luther King Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Hartford, CT 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Foamily Throw Pillow Insert 18 x 18 inch (Set of 4) Hypoallergenic 100% Virgin Fiber Made in USA Bed, Sofa, Couch Decorative Indoor Pillows • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Quaker Oats Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, 6.7 oz, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $9.59 2 $19.18
PAMANO LED Silicone Night Lights - USB Rechargeable Animal Lamps with Touch Sensor and Remote Control - Portable Color Changing Glow Soft Cute Kawaii Gifts Room Decor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.09 1 $12.09
Jumbo Squishy Panda Egg Squishies Fidget Toys, Galaxy Panda Slow Rising Squishy Toys Pop Doll Scented Stress Soft Squeeze Mochi Toys Gift for Kids &Adults Christmas Prize Party Favors 2 Pack • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Mental Health It is Okay to Feel Calming Techniques Reversible Throw Pillow Cover for School Counseling Therapy Office Calm Down Corner Decor,Mental Health Gifts for Girls Boys Kids,18x18 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ayxvt Mood Meter Pillow Covers - Cute Pillow with Multiple Expressions, Personalized Punch Needle Pillow, Interesting Mood Regulation Scale, Personalized Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$103.21

Vendor shipping charges

$1.92

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.12

Total project goal

$160.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.80

1 Donor

-$80.40

Donations toward project cost

-$68.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.06

match offer

-$80.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.06

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$0.00

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