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Mrs. M from Silver Spring, MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tranquility

Help me give my students room adapting materials and fidgets to help them with their sensory needs!

  • $456 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

Materials to support sensory needs allows students to find calm and make progress toward their goals. During whole-group they are able to focus on what we are learning as their sensory needs are met. Currently my students rely on materials that have been loved throughout the years. Your support would give them new materials picked for their specific needs.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work when they are not distracted by bright lights and internal sensory needs.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them materials designed to help them focus. The light covers dim very bright fluorescent lights that are impacting their learning. The headphones, fidgets, and quiet sensory toys refocus their minds and get them ready to learn! The bins give me a place to store all of these items.

I have seen the impact of a sensory conducive environment can do for my learners and this will make it better for them!

Mrs. M Fairland 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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More than three‑quarters 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

14 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 27 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - Discreet Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Pearl • Amazon Business $94.99 2 $189.98
Patelai 8 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Ceiling Light 4 x 2 Feet Magnetic Light Covers Filter for Office School Drop Ceiling Supplies(Pink Sunset) • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Mat | Sensory Wall Panel | Multi-Sensory Exploration | Different Sensory Textures & Colors | Sensory Room Equipment | Tactile Play • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad • Quill.com $11.99 1 $11.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$331.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.25

Total project goal

$455.02

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