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Mrs. Butler from Parker CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support a First-Year Teacher

Help me give my students the love for learning through sensory exploration and to ignite the excitement through differential learning.

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My Project

As a first-year teacher embarking on a journey to create a vibrant and engaging classroom, I've come to realize just how much it takes to transform an empty space into a dynamic learning environment. With your help, I aim to address a critical yet often overlooked aspect of education: sensory needs.

Imagine stepping into a classroom where every corner is thoughtfully designed to stimulate curiosity and foster exploration.

Your contribution will enable me to create such a space, filled with sensory-rich materials, and experiences that cater to the diverse needs of my students.

From tactile stations to calming corners, your support will make it possible for me to provide essential resources that empower every learner to thrive. By investing in this project, you're not just supporting a new teacher—you're investing in the future of countless young minds.

Join me in making a difference today. Together, we can ensure that every child has access to a classroom environment that ignites their passion for learning and sets them up for success. Thank you for your generosity

Mrs. Butler
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Multipurpose Headphones with Volume Control - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
8 Pcs Extra Thick Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Assorted Colored Floor Pillow Classroom Floor Seating Soft Floor Seat Cushion for Kids Learning Sitting Daycare School Chair (Morandi Color,Round) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
JaGely 8 Pieces Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Canceling Headphones Kids Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Noise Reduction Sound Proof Earmuffs for Children Toddler • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Bouncyband Fidget Foot Roller • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04
Playlearn 10” Grey Cuddle Ball Sensory Pillow – Plush Toy Hugging Pillow – Calming Stress Relief Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $39.19 1 $39.19
The Fidget Game Word Pop CVC Words - Learn to Read in Weeks - Multisensory Reading & Phonics Interactive Tools Ideal for Pre Kindergarten to 1st Grade • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Cushion, 13 Inches, Mint Monster - Grades K-12 - Adult • School Specialty $27.59 1 $27.59
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Cushion, 13 Inches, Purple Butterfly - Rubber - Grades K-12 - Adult • School Specialty $27.59 1 $27.59
Maped 3D Sensoft Left Handed Scissors, 5 Inches, Blunt - Stainless Steel • School Specialty $3.59 6 $21.54
Teacher Created Resources Push and Pop Bubble Ten Frames, Set of 6 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $10.04 2 $20.08
PETBSNVB Multiplication 12x12, Addition 1-12, Alphabet Popper, Math Fidget Popper, Learn Multiplication with Pop Fidget Toy, Number Popper, Fidget Toys, Bubble Sensory Rainbow (Multiplication + Add) • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys, Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sensory Toy 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard (Maze) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
48 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers 12 Styles Breath Cute Fidget Textured Strips Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Adults Kids • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Fidget Autism Sensory Toys for Kids: Squishy Toys Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Calming ADHD Tools for Autistic Toddlers Children Special Needs, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bags Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$502.54

Vendor shipping charges

$18.68

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.60

Total project goal

$657.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$657.36

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$657.36

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