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Ms. Swierz from Oberlin, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Swierz's classroom raised $253

Special Sensory

Help me give my students sequin fabric, calming posters, Christmas lights, and star decorations to hang from the ceiling.

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Ms. Swierz Firelands Elementary School
Oberlin, OH Grades 3-5

My Project

My students have special needs. They have needs that typical peers do not have. My students need a sensory room with cool sensory items in it so that they can relax and have a break. I am requesting calming posters, sequin fabric, Christmas lights, and star decorations. The star decorations will be hung from the ceiling. The Christmas lights will allow for gentle lighting. The sequin fabric can be used as a tactile way to make designs. The calming posters will encourage students to relax.

Thank you for reading about our project and for your willingness to make a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students.

We really appreciate you.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Swierz Firelands Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oberlin, OH 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Velcro? Brand Industrial Strength 2" x 15' Hook & Loop Fastener Roll, White (90198) • Quill.com $29.99 2 $59.98
2 Pcs Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Christmas Gift for Kids, 2 Yards Reversible Sequin Sensory Fabric Sensory Graffiti Fabric Sequins Glitter Fabric, Turquoise to Lavender, Fuchsia to Silver • Amazon Business $22.59 2 $45.18
JMEXSUSS 600 LED Color Changing String Lights Plug in, 168FT Warm White & Multicolor Christmas Lights with 11 Modes Remote, Christmas String Lights Outdoor Waterproof Clear Wire for Tree Xmas Decor • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Decor365 Champagne Gold Star Garland Twinkle Little Stars Decoration to The Star Hanging Streamer Backdrop Banner Birthday Party Decor Anniversary Christmas New Year Wedding Graduation Ramadan EID • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
10 Pcs Calming Posters Emotion Chart for Kids Feeling Management Posters Back to School Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School Decor (Black Base Color) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$182.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.91

Total project goal

$252.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $252.74

3 Donors

-$222.33

Donations toward project cost

-$214.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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