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Ms. Ely from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Releasing Trauma-Sensory Kits!

Help me give my students sensory toolkits for students at an elementary school.

  • $473 goal

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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 Donors,

I am seeking your help to help me provide sensory toolkits for students at an elementary school.

Many of these children have suffered through various traumas and are in survival mode. I am seeking your help to help me create sensory toolkits to release trauma and engage in play.

Have you ever had to undergo multiple stressful situations as an adult and felt depressed, stressed out, sad, and frustrated? Imagine being a little kid and not knowing what is going on. Many of the children I work with come from underserved communities and are left to survive through the many hardships they face. Help me make a slight difference in showing them that they do matter. What they go through matters!

Ms. Ely East Oakland Pride Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Ely

Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 3 $99.63
Sensory Sand Play Sand for Kids with Sea Molds (4-1 Pound Multipack) Bulk Colorful Combo for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.55 2 $47.10
Chex Mix Traditional Savory Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 60 Bags/Pack (GEM1240) • Staples $38.41 1 $38.41
Kinetic Sand, Crystal Pink 2lb Bag of All-Natural Shimmering Play Sand for Squishing, Mixing and Molding, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $11.04 3 $33.12
Scratch Paper Art Set Kids Adults Scratchboard Craft Kits 7.2 x 5 Inch Black Scratch off Paper Scratchboard Pad Art Supplies with Wooden Stylus for DIY Birthday Party Gift Supplies (240 Pieces) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Dry Erase Board with Marker • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 5 $20.00
Be Amazing! Toys Sense & Grow Sensory Sand Bin with 6 Farm Animal • Amazon Business $19.21 1 $19.21
Uni Posca Paint Markers - Basic Colors, Set of 8, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $18.39 1 $18.39
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26

Materials cost

$322.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.95

Sales tax

 $29.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.83

Total project goal

$472.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $472.19

2 Donors

-$268.33

Donations toward project cost

-$267.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$157.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$133.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.47

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 $0.00

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