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Ms. Jessica from San Bruno, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Corner for Clear Communication and Calm Minds

Help me give my students a calm corner where the can self regulate!

  • 4 donors
  • $523 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The items I’m requesting will create a calm, sensory-friendly environment to help my students feel safe, relaxed, and focused during speech therapy sessions. Sensory mats, sensory dough, and tapping sensory lights will engage students' senses, helping them regulate emotions and focus. The rug will provide a cozy space for students to sit, fostering comfort and security, while the bookshelf will organize materials and provide easy access to speech therapy resources. Magnet blocks will support speech and language development through hands-on engagement, and balance stacking tower games will encourage cooperative play, patience, coordination, and spatial awareness. Sensory toys as prizes will motivate students and reinforce positive behavior, while Uno will provide an interactive way to practice communication, turn-taking, and social skills.

The primary goal of this project is to create a welcoming, supportive, and sensory-friendly space where students feel engaged and excited about learning.

By incorporating these materials, I hope to improve their speech and language skills, while also promoting emotional growth and self-regulation. This environment will encourage students to focus, practice, and gain confidence in their abilities, ultimately supporting their social interactions and helping them thrive.

For many students, floor play is an essential part of learning. Some prefer to engage with activities on the floor, which has been shown to enhance communication and language development. The rug will support this type of therapy by providing a comfortable, less restrictive space for interaction.

My students are unique in their challenges, yet each shows resilience and determination. They each have their own way of learning, and with the right resources, they have the potential to succeed. This space will allow them to develop their skills in a way that meets their individual needs.

Ms. Jessica Allen 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.

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San Bruno, CA View local requests

More than half 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

39 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rotating Bookshelf, Revolving Bookcase, Spinning Book Shelf, 4 Tier, 18.2” W x 50.6” H, White, Wood, 360 Degrees Bookshelves, Floor Stand, Rotation Display Tower, Stackable, Round, for Kids, Children • Amazon Business $97.01 1 $97.01
Mad Mattr® Sensory Dough • Lakeshore Learning Materials $73.99 1 $73.99
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights - Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Interactive & Calming for Sensory Rooms and Kids’ Bedrooms • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
LTKOUGFAM Soft Kids Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Baby Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom (59" x 39" S) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Animals) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00

Materials cost

$370.90

Vendor shipping charges

$3.70

Sales tax

$33.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.37

Total project goal

$522.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$522.47

3 Donors

-$326.23

Donations toward project cost

-$277.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.93

match offer

-$196.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.44

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