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Ms. Pederson from Federal Way, WA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visuals, Candy, Sensory Lights, and Social Skills - Oh My!

Help me give my students sensory lights for our sensory room to help regulate disrelated students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pederson's classroom raised $884

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a special education teacher, I make a lot of visuals for my students. In order to do this, we need a laminator, sheets, and velcro.

Students earn candy for following their visual.

Or the student with ASD that is learning to walk in the hall.

The sensory lights will be a wonderful addition to our sensory room. Which will help regulate the disregulated child. The wall clock will help students know when their break is over, after spending time in the sensory room.

Last but not least, what little does not love learning social emotions from Pete the Cat.

Ms. Pederson Rainier View 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.

Federal Way, WA View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bright Autism Tap-Tap Touch Sensory Lights – Dimmable Room Lighting for Therapeutic & Educational Play. Visual & Tactile Soothing LED Stimulation. Perfect Addition to Your Child's Bedroom (10pcs) • Amazon Business $153.45 1 $153.45
Assorted Bulk Chocolate Mix - Snickers, Kit Kat, Milky Way, Twix, Whoopers, Heath & More! By Candy Market (4 LB) • Amazon Business $31.75 3 $95.25
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 4 $94.80
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 3 $35.22
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
TXL 13.7" Bluetooth Large LED Digital Wall Clock with Night Light, 11 RGB Color Changing, Count Up/Down Timer Clock with Remote Control, Adjustable Brightness Wall Clock for Home, Office, Auto DST. • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
STARBURST Original Fun Size Individually Wrapped Chewy Party Favor Candy Bulk Box, 4 Pound Box • Amazon Business $29.24 1 $29.24
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy 240/Pieces (AMC4314700) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Soft & Chewy Candy, Bulk Candy, 24 - 2 oz Bags • Amazon Business $21.64 1 $21.64
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Educational Insights Pete The Cat I Love My White Shoes Game Board Game for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.17 1 $19.17
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $14.74 1 $14.74

Materials cost

$653.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$57.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$750.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.48

Total project goal

$883.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$883.19

5 Donors

-$633.19

Donations toward project cost

-$538.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.98

Matching donations from our partners

-$250.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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$0.00

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