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Ms. Bell from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promoting Calm and Focus Through Sensory Tools (and Organization)

Help me give my students the sensory tools to give them focus and the organizational tools to help them stay that way.

  • $800 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Hello family, friends, and community members. Last year I did a funding project with Donor's Choose to provide flexible seating for my classes. Several of you graciously donated to the cause, and the students enjoyed their pillows and yoga balls and rugs. Watching them use those things pointed out some other needs. Many students would just hold the pillows in their laps, and some would just stroke the textured pillows.

Watching them made me realize that even though many of my students have IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), I have never considered how meeting some of their physical needs could help meet some of their emotional and educational needs.

So, this year I am looking to make my classroom more accessible for my students who have physical and emotional learning needs, in addition to educational ones.

I am hoping to get sensory pillows for those students who need to touch things to help them calm down. Also, weighted stuffed animals and lap pads for those who respond to pressure therapy to help them calm down. I am also hoping to get teacher supplies that will me personalize learning for students who need "just that little bit extra". I hope you will consider helping.

Thank you in advance, Ms. Bell

Ms. Bell Marie Curie High School Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Bell

Bronx, NY 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

80 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $34.41 4 $137.64
HIGOGOGO Turquoise Meditation Pillow for Floor, Round Bohemian Seat Cushion Thick Cotton Linen Pouf India Mandala Boho Style Yoga Pillow for Living Room Kids Playing Room Party Decoration, 22 Inch • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Brother PT-M95 P-Touch Monochrome Label Maker Bundle (4 Label Tapes Included),White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $32.20 1 $32.20
Square Chunky Knot Knit Decorative Throw Cushion Pillow Versatile Aesthetic Soft Plush Square Textured Sensory Sofa Lumbar Calming Breathable Throw Pillow • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Square Chunky Knot Knit Decorative Throw Cushion Pillow Versatile Aesthetic Soft Plush Square Textured Sensory Sofa Lumbar Calming Breathable Throw Pillow • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Maped Helix USA Koopy Spring-Assisted Educational Scissors, Kids, 5 Inch, Blunt Tip, Right Handed Use (470249US),Black/White • Amazon Business $6.27 4 $25.08
LITTLE CHUBBY ONE Weighted Lap Pad - Heavy Blanket - 5 Lbs - 19" x 22" • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
uoozii 20" | 4 Pounds Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - Cute Weighted Plush Toy Comfort Big Weighted Plush Pillow Gifts for Kids & Adults (20" | 4 lbs, Brown Dog) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Paper Cutter, Paper Trimmer with Safety Guard, 12" Cut Length Paper Slicer with 16 Sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board,Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard Vinyl • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Fiosnow Weighted Stuffed Animals Brown Bear for Adults 3.5lbs 24" Weighted Plush Bear for Kids Throw Pillow Super Cute Kawaii Plush Toys Great Gifts for Birthday • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
LITTLE CHUBBY ONE Weighted Lap Pad - Heavy Blanket - 3 Lbs - 19" x 22" • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Disney Classics 14-inch Stitch, Comfort Weighted Plush, Officially Licensed Kids Toys for Ages 3 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Dark Blue,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Dark Gray,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
36 Packs Sticky Notes, HappyHapi Sticky Notes 3x3, Colorful Sticky Notes, Easy to Post for School, Home, Office • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
3M TP3854-50 Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouch - Letter - 8.50 inch Width x 11 inch Length9 inch x 11.5 inch Overall Size - 50 / Pack - Clear • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
800 Sheets Transparent Sticky Notes, 3x3 Inch 14 Pads Self-Adhesive Translucent Clear See Through Post Sticky Notes for 2023 Planner Office School College Teacher Student Supplies 6 Bright Color • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Brain Teasers Metal Puzzle，12 Sets Metal Wire Puzzle Fun Fidget Puzzles, IQ Mind Game Educational Disentanglement Unlock Interlock Toys for Kids Adult Mind Teasing IQ Logic Building Fidgeting • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
ANNIKEEY 3 in 1 Paper Corner Cutter/ Rounder, Punches for Crafts, DIY Hole Puncher, Photo Card Making and Scrapbooking (Green) • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80

Materials cost

$640.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$679.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.93

Total project goal

$799.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $799.53

8 Donors

-$397.56

Donations toward project cost

-$341.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.88

match offer

-$397.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$337.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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