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Mrs. Spillman from Chattanooga, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Calming Buddies

Help me give my students tools for sensory calming to increase learning and help them transition more easily.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Spillman's classroom raised $244

This project is fully funded

My Project

Its very hard for some kinders to control their bodies. They need tools and strategies to help them stay regulated.

I want the students who need help being calm to enjoy the tools we use rather than be embarrassed by them.

These calming puppies seem like the perfect way to do that.

With having a set of four I can also share them with other students who may not need them as much, helping the one who does to feel more like their classmates. I strive for equity and inclusion always!

Mrs. Spillman Red Bank Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Chattanooga, TN 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Weighted Dog Neck Pillow, 3 Pounds, Brown • School Specialty $42.89 2 $85.78
LakiKid Sensory Weighted Neck Pillow for Kids : Weighted Stuffed Animal Shoulder and Neck Wrap: Perfect Travel Buddy for Kids who Love Animals • Amazon Business $39.97 2 $79.94

Materials cost

$165.72

Vendor shipping charges

$8.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.49

Total project goal

$243.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$243.28

1 Donor

-$162.19

Donations toward project cost

-$137.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.33

match offer

-$81.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.16

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$0.00

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