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Mrs. Bender from Bridgeport, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It’s All About Sensory Needs!

Help me give my students the sensory tools they need to improve their attention and engagement in learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bender's classroom raised $863

This project is fully funded

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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

I am an occupational therapist working in an inner city school district with a large population of pre-school and kindergarten students on the Autism Spectrum. My students are high need and constantly seeking sensory experiences which currently interferes with their learning.

My students are wonderful and they are a joy to work with but they struggle with attention and focus.

My goal is to provide my students with access to a variety of sensory choices to help improve their attention and regulation so they can better engage in learning both in the classroom and therapy setting.

Any assistance you could provide would be greatly enjoyed and appreciated by my students!

Mrs. Bender Barnum 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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Nearly all 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

45 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolart Farm Sensory Toys, Sensory Bins for Toddlers, Preschool Farm Sensory Toys with Sensory Sand, Bricks, Farm Animals, Farm Tools,Farm Sand Play Set for Boys and Grils…… • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
School Specialty Sequencing Gel Pad • School Specialty $41.02 2 $82.04
[2 Pack] Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones, SNR 28 dB Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs for Autism, Toddler, Children, Noise Cancelling Sound Proof Earmuffs/Headphones for Concerts, Air Shows, Fireworks • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Seeway Mace Chew Necklace for Sensory Kids, Silicone Autism Chew Toys, Oral Motor Chewy Necklace Sensory for Teething, ADHD, Biting or Special Needs (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 5 $42.45
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 5 $42.45
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans | Autism Sensory Products | Preschool Classroom Must Haves | Montessori Toys | Sensory Tiles for Sensory Wall Toys • Amazon Business $41.95 1 $41.95
Lenwen 128 Pcs Fine Motor Skills Toys Sensory Bin Filler Include 120 Pom Pom Balls 6 Sorting Containers 2 Tweezers, Sorting Toys Fine Motor Games Preschool Learning Activities Early Education Counting • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space Toys - Preschool and Toddler Sensory Toys, Kids Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 3-5+, 10.25 x 14.5 x 4.75 inches • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Silicone Chewy Necklace Sensory Chewing Necklace Chewelry for Kids with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Oral Motor • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyPics - Sensory Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Squishy Beads and Gel – Includes Stylus, Removable 2-Sided Emoji Backer Card (Pink, Purple, Green Beads) • Amazon Business $6.84 4 $27.36
142 Pcs Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler, 120 Glitter Pom Pom 8 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 12 Cups for Kids Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
AugToy Wooden Montessori Toys for Toddlers 1+ 2 3 4 Year Old Color Shape Matching Sorting Box Preschool Learning Activities Sensory Bin Autism Puzzles for Toddlers 1-3 Boys Girls Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Kathfly 15 Pcs Sensory Bean Bags for Shape, Texture, Color & Feel Sorting Sensory Items with Drawstring Bag for Autistic People Need Supply for ADHD Adults Women Men(Square) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$684.47

Vendor shipping charges

$8.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$732.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.34

Total project goal

$862.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$862.28

2 Donors

-$862.28

Donations toward project cost

-$732.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.34

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