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Ms. Murphy from Worcester, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Student Centered Learning Environment

My students need a defined area where we can comfortably have whole group lessons while maintaining personal space.

  • $997 goal

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My Students

I work in an inner city school that is home to our district's SAIL program for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our school is a Pre K-Grade 6 school where 48% of our students do not have English as a first language. 34% are students with disabilities and 84% are high needs. I teach in a sub-separate classroom. The degree of my students' disorders makes it impossible for them to be included in a general classroom setting.

My students require a highly modified curriculum, smaller class size, help with sensory regulation and a lower student/teacher ratio in order to be successful learners.

Special education teachers are expected to deliver excellent instruction in science, math, English and history without many of the requisite tools to teach our students.

My students are 11 of the most creative , adventurous and funniest children I have had the pleasure of teaching. They all learn and grow in different ways through highly individualized instruction.

My Project

My students are wonderful. They deserve every opportunity to have a safe, welcoming environment that allows them to feel relaxed. Children diagnosed with autism have specific social and sensory challenges. Keeping the classroom structured with clearly defined areas is a necessity for my students who are easily distracted, overwhelmed by too much stimulus, have difficulty understanding the concept of staying in a specific area, or have trouble navigating the classroom

I am asking for a large classroom rug and flexible seating that will allow my students to meet as a group yet gives them the personal space necessary for optimal learning.

The beanbag chairs, bouncy bands, wobble cushions and stay in place balls have all been identified as ways to help students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder stay calm, engaged and attentive. The beautiful blue rug will physically define the area and give it a warm, relaxed feel. I am asking for two small tents with a chair cushion for my students who need a more enclosed, secure area during whole group activities. The basket is to to keep the fidget toys I'm also asking for close at hand.

I know that each and every one of my students will benefit from having a student centered learning environment designed for their specific needs.

Ms. Murphy Gates Lane School of International Study Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Worcester, MA 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

13 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CARPET 8'4X12' RECTANGLE MT ST HELENS SPECIFY COLOR • School Specialty $199.47 1 $199.47
BEANBAG CHAIR ADULT SIZE - SELECT COLOR • School Specialty $45.47 4 $181.88
BALL STAY N PLACE SAND FILL • School Specialty $34.07 4 $136.28
Pacific Play Tents Kids 'Me Too' Dome Tent for Indoor / Outdoor Fun - 48" x 48" x 42" • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Bouncy Bands for Elementary School Chairs (Black) ADHD Foot Fidgets • Amazon Business $12.95 4 $51.80
Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump / Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc,Blue,size: 13 inches / 33 cm diameter • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Ikea Navy Blue Soft Chair Cushion / Pad • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
EDsports 12 Pack Bundle Sensory Toys Set-Fidget Cube/Bike Chain/Liquid Motion Timer and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment-Stress Relax Toys for ADD ADHD Child&Adults • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
AIR PUMP - DOUBLE ACTION/HIGH VOLUME HAND PUMP • School Specialty $19.73 1 $19.73
BINO Woven Plastic Storage Basket, Medium (Grey) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OPTION CLASS - BROWN SALES BEANBAG COLOR CHOICES • School Specialty $0.00 4 $0.00
MARINE BLUE (407)- CARPETS 4 KIDS • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
OPTION CLASS - CARPET FOR KIDS MT ST HELENS SOLID COLORS • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
BLACK (BK) - BROWN SALES • School Specialty $0.00 4 $0.00

Materials cost

$752.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $53.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.49

Total project goal

$996.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $996.58

1 Donor

-$498.29

Donations toward project cost

-$423.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.74

match offer

-$498.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$423.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.74

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 $0.00

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