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Ms. Tanzer from New York, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory City For Students With ASD!

My students need sensory materials to meet their individual sensory needs.

  • $763 goal

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My Students

My students are an incredible group of energetic First Graders who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our class is composed of eight students, each with unique academic, social, emotional and sensory needs. In order to touch on each student's needs, it is imperative that I construct and tailor individualized lessons/activities.

My students are passionate about learning new things and enjoy sensory play.

With these fabulous materials, I will be able to meet their needs while keeping things fun!

My Project

All of my students have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and each have different academic, physical, social, emotional and sensory needs. The term "spectrum" reflects the wide variation of challenges these students experience. Many students with ASD struggle with processing sensory information.

Having resources like seat bands, weighted pads and fidgets will allow me to proactively meet each child's individual sensory need.

I have worked very hard to create a safe and comfortable classroom environment, and my end goal is to have a designated area in my classroom that is dedicated to sensory activities. Students will be able to independently enter this area when they feel the classroom environment is too overwhelming or stimulating. In this area, they will be able to interact with a variety of tactile and sensory materials before returning to their academic work.

Ms. Tanzer PS 133 Fred R Moore Grades PreK-2

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

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.

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New York, NY 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

8 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory LED Bubble Tube - 3 Foot "Tank" With 8 Fake Fish - Floor Lamp with 7 Changing Light Colors - Stimulating Home and Office Décor - by Playlearn • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Liquid Floor Tile Six Pack - By Playlearn (Mixed Color) 30 x 30 • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 36" dia. Durable Construction Safe for Kids with Padded Frame Cover and Handle - Red • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Child Classroom Desk Seating, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
( 20 count ) Natural Latex Stretch Foot Bands ,Workout ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs & Stretch Foot Band for Chairs by Solace, Helps Improve Focus in the Classroom，Rehab or Physical Therapy • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Weighted Gel Lap Pad - 5 Pounds Hexagon Shaped Green Color • Amazon Business $30.32 1 $30.32
Abilitations Integrations 4-Leg Ball Chair, 14 Inches • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
MarlaMall Magnetic Building Blocks, 70 PCS Magnet Tiles Set Educational Stacking Toys for Kids Over 3 Years Old • Amazon Business $25.69 1 $25.69
Find it Games - At the Beach - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Toysmith Mini Spiral Glitter Wands (6.5 Inches) Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 6 Pack (Assorted) • Amazon Business $17.17 1 $17.17
DNA Stress Ball by YoYa Toys- 3 Pack- Squeezing Stress Relief Ball- For Kids & Adults- Stress Squishy Toys For Autism, ADHD, Bad Habits & More- Risk-Free Sensory Rubber Ball • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Kleeger Inflatable Baby Water Mat: Fun Activity Play Center. For Children And Infants • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Sensory Sand Ultimate Set -- Over 3 Lbs of No Mess Magic Sand for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Light Up Aquarium • Amazon Business $8.25 1 $8.25
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Tangle Therapy Relax for Hand and Mind Wellness • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
MarvelBeads Water Beads Rainbow Mix, 8 oz (20,000 beads) for Orbeez Spa Refill, Sensory Toys and Décor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$608.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$647.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.32

Total project goal

$762.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $762.15

6 Donors

-$748.92

Donations toward project cost

-$647.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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