You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Reich-Staniulis from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Reich-Staniulis is requesting

Make Learning Sense-Ational! Specialized Sensory Equipment Needed

My students need specialized sensory equipment, such as weighted vests and lap pads, to help them best access the school environment and therapy sessions.

  • $554 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Reich-Staniulis for her next project!

Help Ms. Reich-Staniulis

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Reich-Staniulis for her next project!

My Students

Do you remember how proud you were when you first learned how to write, cut out a project, or tie your own shoes? For my kids, these tasks can seem incredibly difficult. Occupational Therapy helps them build the foundations they need to master these skills in order for them to succeed in school!

I work in a special education D75 public school in Brooklyn, New York.

Many of my students have Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, or other developmental delays that make learning in a typical classroom difficult. Our school provides them with smaller special education classes and the extra support through therapy, counseling, and individualized attention so that they can reach their highest potential.

My Project

Think about how hard it is to sit at a desk all day, especially when you are a kid and want to move. Now add attention deficit disorders and sensory processing difficulties into the mix, and you've got a big problem for learning! Although we have some specialized equipment in our therapy room, much of it has become old and does not function the way it should. New weighted vests and lap pads will help provide calming and organizing input for students who have difficulty sitting still and attending to tasks. Z-Vibe and chewies allow for students who seek sensory input by chewing on their clothes, fingers, and other objects to get the oral input they need in a more functional and safe way.

By giving students the tools they need to help them focus, they will be able to better engage in lessons.

This equipment is especially important for our students who have increased difficulty sitting and learning when their specific needs are not met.

Ms. Reich-Staniulis PS231 at PS238 Grades 6-8

More about Ms. Reich-Staniulis

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

75 students impacted 16donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Reich-Staniulis is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fleece Vest • Amazon Business $52.95 2 $105.90
Wipe Clean! Weighted Lap Pad Small 3 Lbs • Amazon Business $37.95 2 $75.90
Flaghouse 34142AMZ Lap Pad, Medium • Amazon Business $60.14 1 $60.14
ARK's 10-Tip Set for the Z-Vibe • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Big Joe Original Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $49.23 1 $49.23
ARK's Textured Grabber XXT (Xtra Xtra Tough) Oral Motor Chew Tool • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Chewy Tubes Super Chew Knobby, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $11.00 2 $22.00
Milliard Anti-Burst Peanut Ball Approximately 90x45cm / 36x18in - for Exercise, Therapy, Labor Birthing and Dog Training • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Chewie Tether and Strap - tether/strap only • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$410.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$470.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.03

Total project goal

$553.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $553.51

14 Donors

-$553.51

Donations toward project cost

-$470.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.03

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Reich-Staniulis and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/make-learning-sense-ational-specializ/2252920/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":75,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Reich-Staniulis","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"-1100602010","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"New York City","teachersOnPage":[3209750],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":2252920,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"3209750":{"owner":"Ms. Reich-Staniulis","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[2252920],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3209750_orig.png?crop=381,381,x481,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601041925828","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20667577,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["NTQyOTc=","NDE4NzgxNw==","MzIxNzI2Mw==","NDEwNTA5MA==","NDEyODg1MQ==","NDE0ODA1NQ==","NDIwOTI0OQ==","NDE4NzI5NA==","NDE5ODU1MA==","NDEwNDAxNw==","NDE4NjE1OQ==","NDE4OTEzMQ==","NDIxMzMxNw==","NDIxMzk3MQ=="],"teacherId":3209750,"schoolCounty":"Kings (Brooklyn)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}