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Ms. W England from Reno, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Tools for Special Students!

Help me give my students their best chance at self regulation and modifications/adaptations they need to succeed in school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. W England's classroom raised $574

This project is fully funded

My Project

The students I am privileged to service have individualized but special needs so they can fully access their learning environment. The products I am requesting will not only reach grades pre-K thru 5th but they will help a variety of children at all educational levels.

Most of my students need help with self-regulation (calming) throughout the day (the sensory pillows will help them with this need).

While some students need specific kinds of paper to help with their visualization when writing to increase its legibility, other students need help with opening/closing objects, grasping pencils, and staying in their designated learning area. All of the products I am requesting will be put to good use with every student who needs help in these areas at this school.

I thank you for any and all donations toward making my students environment-friendly for all learning abilities and supplying them with the material needed to succeed.

Ms. W England Desert Heights 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

37 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps • Amazon Business $37.04 4 $148.16
Shappy 12 ft Crawl Resistance Tunnel for Calm Sensory Tent Compression and Sensory Tunnel Outdoor Indoor Play Tunnel Toys for Girls Boys Birthday Game Gifts • Amazon Business $43.99 2 $87.98
Weighted Stuffed Animal | Sloth Plush | Anxiety | Kids | Pillow | Sensory Animals | Weighted Plushie 1.7 LB 17in'' • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Charniol 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Fidget Bands for Classroom Bouncy Chair Bands with ADHD Sensory Needs Flexible Seating for School Students(1.1 mm, Black) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Write Beginner Paper Level 1 Paper Writing Paper with Lines and Yellow Highlighted Practice Writing Paper for Kids Proper Letter Positioning, 11 x 8.5'' (200 Sheets) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
The Pencil Grip Writing CLAW for Pencils and Utensils, Medium Size, 6 Count Blue/Red (TPG-21206) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Start2learn Communication Device for Children – iCan Talk Handheld Kid Communication Device for Kids with Special Needs – Sound Device for Non-Verbal Communication and Speech Delay • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Charniol 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Fidget Bands for Classroom Bouncy Chair Bands with ADHD Sensory Needs Flexible Seating for School Students (Blue, 0.5 mm) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
LotFancy Nuts and Bolts, 24pcs Fine Motor Skills Occupational Therapy Toys for Kids, Shapes and Colors Matching Toys, Montessori Building Construction Game with Storage Box for Baby and Toddlers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SANNIX 32 Pack Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Pencil Holder for Kids, Handwriting Grip, Ergonomic Training Pencil Grips, Writing Tool for Toddlers Preschoolers, Children • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog • Blick Art Materials $11.01 1 $11.01
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Tissue Pal Set (LER9137) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
16 PCS Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Grip Posture Correction Training Pen Writing Aid Tool for Kids Toddler Preschool Children Adults Students Special Needs • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Crisp Linen Scent, 19 oz. (1920079329) • Quill.com $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$441.07

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.05

Total project goal

$573.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$573.69

1 Donor

-$573.69

Donations toward project cost

-$487.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.05

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$0.00

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