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Mrs. Hower from Flowery Branch, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feel the Difference: Helping Special Needs Students Thrive

Help me give my students some items to help keep them calm at school! Our students struggle with sensory overload and emotional regulation. These items would help them so much!

  • 1 donor
  • $654 still needed

expires Jun 25

  • 1 donor
  • $654 still needed
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My Project

The students in our pod are some of the most awesome students in the whole school! They have different abilities than their general education peers. Our students have special needs that sometimes require support with sensory tools to help them stay regulated and calm at school.

Sensory overload is a very real thing for students with needs and they often need support in the way of sensory tools, fidgets, weighted items, and things that they can feel in order to regulate their emotions!

We would greatly appreciate any support you can give!

Mrs. Hower Cherokee Bluff High School Grades 9-12

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Flowery Branch, GA 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marvel Education Company Marvel Education Basket of Babies, Set of 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $56.84 1 $56.84
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans, Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Sensory Wall & Autism Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Calming Corner Items Kids 5-7, 8-12, Special Education Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $47.97 1 $47.97
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
LATI 130 pcs Magnetic Tiles,Large Magnet Building Blocks for Kids STEM Construction Set Clear Imagination Inspirational Educational Toddler Boys Girls Kids Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lightahead LED Jellyfish Aquarium Lamp Round with 18 LEDs & Vibrant Multi Color Changing Light Effects. The Ultimate Large Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Ideal Gift (Large) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Calming & Comforting | Weighted Lap Animal | Weighted Teddy Bear | Sensory Weighted Animals | Weighted Lap Blanket for Sensory Disorder | Carrying Bag Included | 5 Lbs • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Constructive Playthings 6-Piece Expression Plush Baby Dolls Set for Social Emotional Learning, Plush Multicultural Sensory Cloth Babies Toy Set, Multicolor • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $22.34 1 $22.34
Vibrant Mermaid Sequin Fabric, Kid-Friendly Sensory Wall Panel for Kids, Ideal Items for Classroom, Home Activity and Autism Therapeutic Use, Fabric by The Yard, Sturdy & Reusable, Blue+Silver • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Body Sock Sensory Sox - Deep Pressure Stimulation for Children and Adults with Sensory Proceessing Disorders or Autism • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Calming Toys, Sensory Mat Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Teens Autism School Classroom Home Supplies Reduce Anxiety Mindfulness Maze - Animal • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ArtCreativity Light Up Transparent Sensory Car Toy for Kids, 1PC, Bump and Go Toy Car with Colorful Moving Gears, Music, and LED Effects, Fun Educational Toy for Kids, Great Birthday Gift Idea • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Non-Branded FlagHouse Vibrating Pillow - Grades 1-12 - Adult • School Specialty $13.37 1 $13.37
Besnel Stress Balls Set, Squishy Stress Ball, 8 Pack Stress Relief Ball for Adults Anxiety Relief Balls Squeeze Ball • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
2 PCS Set Squeeze Squirrel Toys Decompression Evil Squirrel Cup, Sensory Fidget Toys, Squishes Toy Stress Relief for Kids & Adult Tricky Funny Squeeze Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Fidget Autism Sensory Toys for Kids: Squishy Toys Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Calming Tools for Autistic Toddlers Children Special Needs, Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bags Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09

Materials cost

$517.75

Vendor shipping charges

$7.02

Sales tax

$35.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.58

Total project goal

$703.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$703.84

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$653.84

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