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Ms. Shellman from Southfield, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Necessities for Autism

Help me give my students the learning experience they deserve. Autistic students need a place to decompress and gather their emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shellman's classroom raised $968

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials I requested are to help maintain a calm and productive ASD classroom setting. Sometimes the students become easily agitated with daily challenges. Unfortunately, the school does not have a sensory room where they can go to manage their feelings. They need a calm space and tools inside the classroom that will help them contain their feelings and start over.

I have such a wonderful group of students who love school; I want to provide them with the type of environment that will help them be successful.

The students will benefit tremendously from the materials requested. These calming tools will make a huge, productive difference in their day.

Ms. Shellman Adler Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Southfield, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lunix LX15 14pcs Modular Kids Play Couch, Child Sectional Sofa, Fortplay Bedroom and Playroom Furniture for Toddlers, Convertible Foam and Floor Cushion for Boys and Girls, Gray • Amazon Business $199.97 1 $199.97
IAGBIBUI 12 Pack Kids Aprons Bulk with 2 Pockets Adjustable Chef Art Apron Kids Painting Aprons for Cooking Baking Crafting Grilling for Boys Girls Age 6-13 Years(Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 10 $199.90
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 2 $83.90
Buckle Toys Busy Board - Montessori Learning Toy for Toddlers Road Trip Essentials - Foam Sensory Board - Develop Fine Motor Skills - Green • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Blick Stoneware Clay - 50 lb • Blick Art Materials $29.46 2 $58.92
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Coitak Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer and Sandscape Moving Sand Picture, 2 Pack Liquid Bubbler Relaxing Desk Toys, Moving Sand Art for Home Decor and Office • Amazon Business $16.88 2 $33.76
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 1 $19.99
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 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$721.34

Vendor shipping charges

$59.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$822.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.08

Total project goal

$967.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$967.19

4 Donors

-$496.09

Donations toward project cost

-$421.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.41

Matching donations from our partners

-$471.09

Match offers toward project cost

-$400.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.66

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$0.00

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