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Mrs. Sedesky from Minneapolis, MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Students Need Special Tools

Help me give my students the calm they need to feel safe and focused on their learning. The shoulder wraps and compression socks will help students feel centered so they can concentrate on learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sedesky's classroom raised $400

This project is fully funded

My Students

My amazing students are a group of fun loving, energetic five and six year olds. My Kindergarteners face a variety of challenges at home and at school that I would like to be able to support through this project.

All of my students are wonderful little learners who have varied educational needs.

My students come from diverse backgrounds and we work everyday to support each individual student in their journey. My students love to move and explore the world around them and these tools will help them be successful in a safe environment.

My Project

All students have unique physical, social emotional and educational needs. These tools can make a life changing difference for my students who are in need of some special support.

Weighted vests and body socks will enhance a child's sense of safety and calm to help them feel grounded enough to focus.

Some students have difficulty filtering out environmental sounds, the noise canceling headphones will help these students be able to work without the frustration of background noise.

Many students need to move, the bouncy balls and fidgets will help them focus on the task at hand while still being able to move their bodies.

Mrs. Sedesky Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities Magnet 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.

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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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children'S Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating With Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92
Special Supplies Sensory Compression Vest Deep Pressure Comfort for Autism, Hyperactivity, Mood Processing Disorders, Breathable, Form-Fitting, Kids and Adults (Blue, Medium 20x36 inches) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Special Supplies Sensory Compression Vest Deep Pressure Comfort for Autism, Hyperactivity, Mood Processing Disorders, Breathable, Form-Fitting, Kids and Adults (Gray, Small 17x30 inches) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
MAXTID Weighted Shoulder Wrap 2 lbs Weighted Relief Wrap for Shoulder, Neck - Grey • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Mpow 068 Kids Ear Protection, NRR 25dB Noise Reduction Ear Muffs, Toddler Ear Protection, Protective Earmuffs for Shooting Range Hunting Season, for Toddlers Kids Children Teens-Blue • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
SANHO Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Medium,6-9 Years Old, 47''LX27''W Blue • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sensory Sack (Medium), Body Sock, Calming Therapy Blanket, Sensory Toys Stress Relief, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Tactile Items for Therapeutic Play, Kids Fidget Toy, Body Pod in Green - Sensory4U • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
4E's Novelty 4 Pull and Stretch Stress Relief Ball Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Bonus Sticker • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
Spiky Sensory Ring/Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidgets Toys/Stress Rings for Children and Adults - by Impresa • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$304.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.86

Total project goal

$399.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $399.05

1 Donor

-$399.05

Donations toward project cost

-$339.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.86

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