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Ms. Salzmann from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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When My Body is Relaxed, My Mind Can Work

My students need deep pressure sensory items, such as a pea pod and heavy weighted blanket to help them concentrate and be calm.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salzmann's classroom raised $345

This project is fully funded

My Students

Think about the last time you had a massage. Did you feel calmer and relaxed afterward? A massage is a session of deep touch pressure. The same principle works with children to help them calm down during tasks where they need to sit still, or at times when they become worked up, or have meltdowns.

My students are kindergarten through fifth grade students with a variety of learning needs who attend a public Montessori magnet school in an urban area in Pennsylvania.

They are learning how to identify their sensory needs and solutions that work for them.

My Project

The deep pressure provided by the pea pod and weighted blanket deliver the feeling of a firm hug, holding, swaddling, or massage to help individuals with anxiety and hyperactivity disorders increase focus and attention. Pressure can diminish anxiety symptoms such as tantrums, self-injury, and repetitive body movement behaviors. The pea pod and weighted blanket will help students relax and ease anxiety as well as improve social skills and communication. The items I am requesting will help my students maintain balance and body awareness in space.

Sometimes a hug is all you need!

Help my students receive the big hug they need through these deep pressure sensory materials. Sensory processing helps one make sense of the world around them. It impacts every aspect of our lives - relationships, communication, self-awareness, and safety. Your donation will make a difference in the every day lives of my students, allowing them to focus and calm them redirecting their energy into their school work.

Ms. Salzmann Pittsburgh Montessori School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy Sleeper Weighted Sleeping Bag • Nasco $149.95 1 $149.95
PEA POD MEDIUM 60 IN • Abilitations, Inc. $85.49 1 $85.49

Materials cost

$235.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.62

Total project goal

$344.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $344.14

12 Donors

-$344.14

Donations toward project cost

-$292.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.62

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