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Ms. Pero from Redwood City, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Safe Space

Help me give my students these weighted stuffed animals and sensory tools to help them, regulate their emotion and ease their anxiety.

  • $559 goal

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Ms. Pero has another project! Donate to Sensory Integration to help her classroom.

$580 - complete this project and be a hero

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Your generous commitment to supporting our project, "My Safe Space," serves as a beacon of hope and promise for the preschool community, propelling us toward a shared vision of fostering self-regulation and alleviating anxiety through the integration of sensory tools.

The significance of your contribution cannot be overstated, as it will enable us to provide essential resources that are instrumental in creating a secure and comforting environment for preschool students.

The carefully curated items encompass sensory sand tools, sensory bottles, weighted stuffed animals, and fidgets, each chosen with a profound understanding of their potential to enhance the cognitive and emotional development of the children under our care.

"My Safe Space" is rooted in the belief that early childhood experiences form the cornerstone of future development. By harnessing the therapeutic power of sensory tools, we aspire to not only mitigate anxiety but also to instill vital self-regulation skills, thus equipping these young learners with the tools necessary for navigating the complexities of their emotions.

Your faith in our vision and your unwavering commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of these preschool students exemplify the transformative potential that philanthropy holds. With your support, we are poised to make a lasting impact on the preschool community, creating a foundation for success that extends far beyond the classroom.

Once again, thank you for your benevolence and support. It is an honor to have you as a valued partner in this endeavor, and we eagerly anticipate the collective strides we will make towards establishing safe and enriching spaces for our preschool.

Ms. Pero Roosevelt Elementary 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.

More about Ms. Pero

Redwood City, CA 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 2 $53.18
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
LoveHugs Weighted Sloth Stuffed Animal 3.5lb - Anxiety Stuffed Animals Weighted Toys - Weighted Teddy Bear - Waited Stuffed Animal - Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Sisticker Teepee Tent for Kids with Feathers Bunting Carry Bag - Kids Gifts for Girls and Boys Children Toys - Foldable Large Playhouse Indoor and Outdoor (White) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
Pretend Play Shopping Cart- Toy Grocery Cart With Pivoting Front Wheels and Folds for Easy Storage for Kids, Boys and Girls By Hey! Play! • Amazon Business $25.24 1 $25.24
Worldwide Buddies: Shui, Spotted Seal Plush Toy - 8" Stuffed Animal Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
12 Sets Baby Doll Clothes for 12 13 14 Inch Dolls, Alive Doll Clothes Colorful Princess Dress, Romper, Sweater Costume, Cute Alive Doll Accessories Outfits for Christmas Birthday Gift for Little Girls • Amazon Business $22.74 1 $22.74
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand, 10-Color Pack Castle Containers, Colored Sand for Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
GDHBLING Rainbow Classroom Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Inch Set of 4 Reading Calm Down Corner School Nursery Decor Throw Pillow Covers Teacher Counselor Must Haves • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Desconocido Weighted Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Weighted Dinosaur Plush for Anxiety, Anxiety Pillow, 1.63 Lbs, 14¨, Green. • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
7 Pcs Disappearing Doll Feeding Set Baby Doll Bottles Milk and Juice Bottles with Toy Pacifier Baby Doll Accessories Doll Bottle Toy for Doll Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sensory Chew Necklace (3 Pack) - Sensory Oral Motor Aids Teether Toys for Autism, ADHD, Baby Nursing or Special Needs- Reduces Chewing Biting Fidgeting for Kids Adult Chewers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids - Toddler chew Toys for Aggressive chewers Autism, ADHD, SPD and Special Needs - Chewy Necklace for Sensory Kids(Blue) • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids - Toddler chew Toys for Aggressive chewers Autism, ADHD, SPD and Special Needs - Chewy Necklace for Sensory Kids(Yellow) • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05

Materials cost

$393.32

Vendor shipping charges

$9.23

Sales tax

$35.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.72

Total project goal

$558.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$558.16

1 Donor

-$558.16

Donations toward project cost

-$474.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.72

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