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Mrs. Delaney Doss from Memphis, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stars of Tomorrow: Equipping Our Exceptional Learners

Help me give my students get sensory-friendly furniture such as flexible seating options to help them stay focused and comfortable during learning activities, healthy, allergy-conscious snacks and fidget toys to support their concentration and provide necessary breaks.

  • $754 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

My Project

The incorporations of snacks, sensory furniture, and toys in my special education K-2 class can enhance my student engagement and learning outcomes. The snacks serve as both nourishment and behavioral rewards, creating a more interactive and motivational learning environment. Furthermore, sensory furniture is instrumental in accommodating my students’ varying sensory preferences, reducing anxiety and distraction, thereby promoting concentration and learning. Toys are for their educational and social value, facilitate developmental growth and peer interaction, cultivating essential social skills alongside academic learning. Collectively, these items not only address students’ diverse needs but also create a supportive classroom atmosphere where engagement and educational success are more attainable.

Furthermore, as a teacher, implementing the integration of specific items such as snacks, sensory furniture, and toys in the classroom aligns with several fundamental objectives.

Primarily, the goal is to enhance my students’ comfort, thereby creating a conducive learning environment where my students feel safe and supported. This sense of security can lead to increased engagement, as my students are more likely to participate and express themselves in a setting that acknowledges their individual needs. This aims to improve learning outcomes by providing tangible incentives and sensory regulation tools, which cater to the diverse profiles within the classroom.

My students possess various exceptional characteristics that necessitate distinct educational approaches. My special education K-2 classroom is filled with individual potential and unique personalities at all times. Every student brings their unique personality to help the classroom environment thrive and provide their own distinctive qualities. My students demonstrate growth through their challenges, resilience, and creativity, which constantly turn their obstacles into opportunities, enabling every child to succeed individually or as a team. By developing the special characteristics and unique personality of each child within their potential constraints, I can create a successful environment for the entire class.

Mrs. Delaney Doss Robert R Church Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kigley 8 Pcs Round Floor Pillow for Kids and Toddlers 15.75 Inch Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation • Amazon Business $46.99 3 $140.97
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
RAINBOW TOYFROG Waffle Blocks STEM Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Large Kids Building Blocks with Toy Storage Container – Kindergarten Toys Preschool manipulatives Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $38.66 1 $38.66
Assorted Candy Gift Basket Variety Pack, 41 Pieces of Candy Snack Box, Ideal Gift Basket for Kids & Adults, Perfect Valentines Care Packages for Birthday Parties and Family Gatherings. • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$595.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$640.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.10

Total project goal

$754.00

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