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Mrs. O'Brien from Martinez, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Extravaganza!

My students need new sensory materials in our classroom. Our current supplies are dated and falling apart. We use all of these items daily and they are integral to the learning potential within my students.

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My Students

I teach in an Intensive Autism self-contained classroom. My students range from 2-5 grade. All of my students are severely autistic. We serve students from every area of our school district.

My students range from being completely verbal and high functioning to students who are still working on communication and learning basic day to day life skills.

Although we are a small group it is necessary to have all the tools that any one of my students might need throughout the day. It poses a difficult problem when funds are so low.

My classroom is full of energy and learning. We are amazed by our students every day!

My Project

Autistic students need sensory items in order to regulate their bodies to be able to learn.

Swinging, spinning, and smooshing sand, all of these inputs can help focus an Autistic student and help them to navigate through their day.

A new swing will help some of my younger less able students receive the input they need before starting to sit down for work.

Kinetic sand helps to soothe a student who is having a hard time, giving them an appropriate way to calm their body and rejoin the class.

Many of my students will be unable to focus and complete a task unless they are given an item that will motivate them to continue working.

Mrs. O'Brien John Swett Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Martinez, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

6 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids by Sootheze - 5 lbs Weighted Blanket - Washable - Great for Sensory Issues Such as ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Stress - Drooper Sr. Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
Child Pod Swing - Indoor Sensory Hammock - Including All Hardware Accessories - Includes Removable Fluffy Cushion • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
LC529GR - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Feety Chair Bands for Kids - (5 Pack) ADHD Bouncy Kick Fidget for Elementary, Middle, High School Students and Fidgety Adults - Best for Classroom Chairs and Desks (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LC528BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
CoolSand 2 lb. Refill Package, Kinetic Play Sand For All Ages - Patented Formula – (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EMIDO Building Blocks Kids Educational Toys STEM Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Safe Material for Kids - 120 pieces with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55

Materials cost

$175.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.55

Total project goal

$263.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $263.68

4 Donors

-$263.68

Donations toward project cost

-$224.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.55

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