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Ms. Heinlein from Lahaina, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Middle School Sensory Room

Help me give my students calming items to add to our sensory room.

  • $998 goal

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My Project

I teach middle school level students with varying disabilities. Some of my students need a safe place to calm down, diffuse anger, and balance their emotions. Most of the time, the regular classroom is not the best place for this. As middle schoolers, they are very aware of their peers and want a safe, more private space to self-regulate.

My school has a sensory room for students to go to, but it needs to be livened up.

The light covers will help it be peaceful. The lava lamp and light up cube will help students feel calm. The soft ottoman stools will be a great place for teachers and students to sit. The gel pads will be a fun fidget to help students return to a regulated and calm state.

Thank you for your help in ensuring all of our students are able to learn in a safe and encouraging environment!

Ms. Heinlein Lahaina Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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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Lahaina, HI 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft Round Ottoman, 16 x 16 x 16 Inches, Specify Color, Set of 4 • School Specialty $399.71 1 $399.71
LOFTEK LED Light Cube: 16-inch 16 RGB Colors Cube Chair with Remote, Rechargeable Cool Stools, IP65 Waterproof Glow Furniture Perfect for Kid's Room, Party, Nursery, Pool Deck, Bar • Amazon Business $139.59 1 $139.59
Cozy Shades Softening Light Filters, 54 x 24 Inches, Sky Blue, Pack of 4 • School Specialty $56.39 1 $56.39
Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad, Medium, 15 x 13 Inches, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $54.29 1 $54.29
Electric Fantasy Jellyfish Lava Lamp with Color Changing Light Effects-Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Night Mood Light for Decoration Gift for Kids Men Women • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
S&S Worldwide Color Sqwish Fidget Pad, 10-3/4” Square • Amazon Business $22.44 1 $22.44

Materials cost

$700.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $76.56

Sales tax

 $30.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.70

Total project goal

$998.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.00

1 Donor

-$998.00

Donations toward project cost

-$848.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.70

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