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Ms. De La Cruz from Chatsworth, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Sensory Items for Sensational Learners!

Help me give my students calming resources that will support their social-emotional needs. With magnetic letters, putty, a weighted buddy, waffle builders, and squiggle pens students will be able to remain calm and focused while learning!

  • $431 goal

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Ms. De La Cruz has another project! Donate to ZEN Out Corner to help her classroom.

$1,581 - complete this project and be a hero

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

My students are a wonderful group of nine who have Autism, in grades 3rd-5th. They are creative, curious, caring individuals with a great sense of humor. They enjoy reading, math, science, social studies, social/emotional learning, art, music, and movement. Students with Autism typically have sensory-seeking behaviors which may interfere with learning. These behaviors include pushing their hands against their chin for input, jumping up and down in their chair, or rocking while sitting or standing.

The vibrating pens, weighted buddy, therapy putty, and waffle builders will help my students feel calm by providing sensory feedback.

These items would help my students to remain calm and focused while learning!

Ms. De La Cruz Germain Academy Academic Achieve Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. De La Cruz

Chatsworth, 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

9 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT184 - Waffle Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
PP845 - Lakeshore Gear Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Squiggle Wiggle Writer - 2 pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LC926 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Vive Exercise Putty (6-Pack) - Therapeutic, Occupational and Therapy Tool - Thinking and Stress - Finger, Hand Grip Strength Exercises - Extra Soft, Soft, Medium, Firm Sensory Kit - Squeezable Ball • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, Black 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
The Magical Yet (The Magical Yet, 1) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
DD489 - Student Word Building Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$303.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.55

Total project goal

$430.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $430.33

5 Donors

-$224.58

Donations toward project cost

-$196.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$198.77

Match offers toward project cost

-$168.95

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.98

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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