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Mrs. Marchesani from Fairmont, WV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bubbles, Jellyfish, and Lights for the Win!

Help me give my students a dimmable bubble floor lamp and a jellyfish lava lamp Bluetooth speaker to add a little sensory fun for my middle schoolers.

  • $211 goal

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My Project

Slowly over the years, I've transformed my classroom design by stopping the use of overhead lights. I bought lamps and things that light up and use those in the overhead lights' place. Students have explained that they feel more productive and calmer. There are fewer behavior problems in my room. I've put rockers on my chairs and have alternate seating options to make the students feel like my classroom is more like part of their home than a sterile place they must learn. Designing my classroom to be more of a sensory room has been beneficial to all students. I incorporate various items that engage different senses to create a therapeutic and calming environment. My room is designed to be a calming and safe space.

Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and other comfort promote relaxation, helping individuals feel secure in their environment.

These little additions will add to the feeling I am trying to promote. Please consider helping my students out!

Mrs. Marchesani Monongah Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Fairmont, WV View local requests

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

55 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meloki 3.9 ft Floor Lamp - Dimmable Bubble Floor Lamp - Kids Floor Water Bubble Lamp with Remote Control for Kids Bedroom,Living Room,Great Gifts for Kids Perfect for Autism Sensory Toy • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Jellyfish Lava Lamp Bluetooth Speaker, White Noise LED Jellyfish Aquarium Night Light, 7-Color Changing with 4 Light Mode, Mood Lamp for Home Office Sleep Relax • Amazon Business $46.79 1 $46.79

Materials cost

$146.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.58

Total project goal

$210.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.56

2 Donors

-$195.63

Donations toward project cost

-$178.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.93

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 $0.00

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