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Mrs. Paulsen from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Tools

Help me give my students a button size sorting box, sensory sand, hop-a-long balls and other materials to help them learn.

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My Students

My students come from a Pre-K and 3-K center where more than 80% are special education students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability. Most of these students are non-verbal and have trouble expressing their basic needs. We also have a high percentage of students from low income families, with less opportunities to access therapies, community activities, and sensory equipment. As their educators, it is our job to expose them to the world of sensory and hand them the tools they need to successfully process and understand their sensory needs.

Most of our students have intense sensory processing differences that can make learning very difficult for them.

When children have intense sensory needs, it can be difficult for them to function appropriately in a classroom setting. They can cause harm to themselves and others. This sensory gym will provide them with the tools they need to regulate their bodies and become successful throughout their lives. In early childhood, students learn through play. This sensory based gym will not only be the most fun part of their day, but the most important part in their life.

My Project

Help our students to get these much needed materials. Students will use these materials to learn various concepts including colors, sorting and sensory fun.

Using these materials will aid the children in progressing towards their IEP goals.

While learning, the children need sensory breaks throughout the day.

In my Pre-K class, we have 8 children who are on the Autism Spectrum and need a variety of supplies to aid them in learning specific goals. These children need frequent breaks to aid them social - emotionally. They need age appropriate materials to work with and they keep their interest.

Mrs. Paulsen Joan Snow Pre-K Center Z063K063 Grades PreK-2

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.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

125 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT419 SuperSafe Froggy Jumper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
GG487 Shapes Discovery Boxes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
JJ909 Whats Inside Soft Feely Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
RA668 Medium HopAlong Ball 18 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
DD124 My First MatchUps • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE290 Design Build Water Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GT907 SlowRoll Visual Tracker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
AA775 Button SizeSorting Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
TB218 I Can Count Puzzle Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
JJ247 ScoopABug Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
SE210 Sensory Sand Ice Cream Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$417.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.14

Total project goal

$534.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $534.29

2 Donors

-$463.71

Donations toward project cost

-$454.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.58

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