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Mrs. Polk from Bossier City, LA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensational Sensory

Help me give my students personalized ways to enjoy learning through the senses.

  • $195 goal

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My Students

Every child has a story, but so do their shoes. They come with bright colors, brand new, and white and black rubber soles for the most part, but then you also have the students in the shoes they wore last year or their brother's/sister's hand me downs or whatever the shoe's story may be. I have looked at their shoes, and I have always been reminded, to put yourself in their shoes, walk a mile in their shoes.

Every year children bring a new gift to my life; this group will be the first group to embark on a new adventure with me, and I couldn't be excited to see how much of an impact I can make on this group of students.

My Project

I have been a huge believer in the power of sensory for several years. Several of my high school students are struggling learners with attention problems. I believe that sensory can have a valuable place in my classroom.

I want them to have sensory options available to enhance their learning experience in a meaningful and memorable way.

I have several students who enjoy having a sucker or hard candy when they are working independently. I have students who like to take notes in different markers. I have students who would utilize the fidget toys to help them focus. I think students would love these options and we will discover more ways with these tools to incorporate sensory into their daily learning.

Mrs. Polk Bossier 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.

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 Mrs. Polk

Bossier City, LA 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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Fine Line Markers, Back to School Supplies Classpack, 10 Assorted Colors , 200 Count • Amazon Business $47.26 1 $47.26
Sensory Acrylic LED Message Writing Board Illuminated Light Dry Erase Board Kids Drawing Painting Board Doodle Graphics Tablets Educational Toys-Boys Girls Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $38.88 1 $38.88
Sensory Fidget Toys Set, 22 Pcs., Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools Bundle for Kids and Adults, Marble and Mesh, Pack of Squeeze Balls, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More • Amazon Business $18.55 1 $18.55
Spangler Dum Dums Lollipops Candy Limited Edition Flavors, 300 Pops (51 Oz) Bag • Amazon Business $18.42 1 $18.42

Materials cost

$123.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$165.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.25

Total project goal

$194.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$194.98

2 Donors

-$97.49

Donations toward project cost

-$82.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.62

match offer

-$97.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.62

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$0.00

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