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Ms. Volini from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Down Corner for Speech!

Help me give my students flexible seating options and florescent light covers for a Cool Down Corner to regulate their sensory system!

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Our speech students have many sensory needs. During a typical school day, students experience all types of sensory input! Whether auditory, visual, tactile, or vestibular - our students are learning to communicate their need for various sorts of input, but, we also want them to learn to communicate if that input is too much for them. This project has been created to help the speech team create our own Cool Down Corner!

Our goal is to provide our students with a safe space to go when they need a break from feeling overstimulated.

During speech sessions, we want our students to learn to communicate their needs effectively. If our students are not regulated, they will not be able to learn to communicate effectively.

Some items, such as a tent, light up toys, and textured tiles will serve as tools for students to 'cool down' during breaks in their speech therapy session.

Ms. Volini PS R037 Marquis School of Arts Grades 3-5

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Staten Island, NY 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

12 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hexagonal Wall Light Modular Touch Sensitive Lights Creative Geometry Assembly LED Hexagon Lights Suitable for Iving Room,Bedrooms ,DIY Lovers, Gifts (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $58.29 2 $116.58
Art3d Liquid Sensory Floor Decorative Tiles, 11.8"x11.8" Square, Colorful, 6 Tiles • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $66.92 1 $66.92
Fun and Function Sensory Mini Mats - Set of 6 Sensory Mats for Sensory Walls & Sensory Rooms - Sensory Tiles - Textured Sensory Floor Tiles for Kids with Sensory Issues - 6 Sensory Rug Texture Tiles • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Gaiam Kids Wobble Stool Desk Chair - Alternative Flexible Seating Balance Wiggle Chair | ADHD Sensory Fidget Core Rocker Child Seat Elementary School Classroom Furniture for Student, Toddler, Ages 5-8 • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ArtCreativity Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand for Kids - Flashing LED Wand for Boys and Girls - Thrilling Spinning Light Show - Batteries Included - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor - Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Kids Teepee Tent for Kids ,Kids Play Tent for Girls & Boys, Gifts Playhouse for Kids Indoor Outdoor Games, Kids Toys House for Baby with Colored Flag &Feathers &Carry Case (Teepee Tent for Kids) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4) • Amazon Business $37.23 1 $37.23
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated Calm for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Purple • Amazon Business $34.90 1 $34.90
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Blue • Amazon Business $34.90 1 $34.90
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, 54-Pieces AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect for Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
12 Pack LED Light Up Pop Tubes Sensory Toys, UrChoice Fine Motor Skills & Learning for Toddlers, Party Favors Decorations Pull and Stretch Toys for Kids Halloween Christmas Party Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Amazon Basics Kids Ear-Protection Safety Noise Earmuffs, White • Amazon Business $10.38 2 $20.76
HoMedics, Quatro Mini Hand-Held Massager with Hand Grip, Battery Operated Vibration Massage, 4 Massage Nodes, Powered by 2 AAA Batteries (Included), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$770.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$811.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.27

Total project goal

$955.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $955.13

18 Donors

-$802.36

Donations toward project cost

-$709.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.50

match offer

-$120.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.77

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