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Ms. Voss from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Voss's classroom raised $513

Zen at School

Help me give my students materials to make their very own zen gardens!

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Ms. Voss Courtenay Language Arts Academy
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

My Project

I am requesting items for students to create their very own zen gardens.

I am asking for these materials for my students to create zen gardens at school as a sensory regulation tool!

At times, students may become upset, dysregulated, and/or unfocused. Sensory items have the ability to support students emotional regulation and attention. I want to provide a sensory experience in which my students take ownership of their sensory tool. They will design their own and add their own flare to it. They will then be able to take it with them to support their regulation and attention throughout their day.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 9 donors
Ms. Voss Courtenay Language Arts Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL 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

50 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sand Tray Play Therapy Premium Starter Kit • Amazon Business $174.99 1 $174.99
Sensory Sand White Sand Bulk Refill 10 Pounds of White • Amazon Business $28.95 2 $57.90
IRIS USA 3 Qt. Plastic Craft Storage Container Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Small Art & Office Supply Organizer Tote, Sensory Bins & Boxes for Home & University, Stackable, Secure Latch Buckles, Clear • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
BangBangDa Zen Garden Stamps Rake Gifts - Patterns Sand Play Therapy Kit Meditation Tool Accessories Supplier Mini Office Tabletop Miniature Sandbox Father Mother Mon Dad Man Women Zen Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Safari Ltd. Trees TOOB - Figurines of Pine, Elm, Juniper, Monkey Puzzle, Topiary, Petticoat, Aspen, Two Maples - Educational Toy Figures For Boys, Girls & Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
Zen Garden Rake Stamp Tools - Meditation Rock Sand Garden Accessories – Office Desktop Mini Zen Gifts for Man Women Bamboo Rakes Holder Brusher Spoon Figurines • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Beach Zen Garden Accessories Kit - Desktop Beach Fairy Garden Kit Sandbox Decor Tools Bamboo Rake Ornament Decoration Office Stress Relief Toys Therapy Man Woman Father Mather Meditation Zen Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
EXCEART 8Pcs Mini Zen Garden Bamboo Rake Tools - Sand Rake Accessories for Meditation, Tabletop Decor, Feng Shui Decoration, Desktop Zen Garden Supplies • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39

Materials cost

$399.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.92

Total project goal

$512.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.82

3 Donors

-$323.00

Donations toward project cost

-$300.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$159.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$135.40

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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