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Ms. Alyssa from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Materials and Calm Corners for Philly Students!

Help me give my students sensory tools and materials to create Calm Corners in their classrooms!

  • $1,069 goal

This project expired on April 18, 2025.

This project expired on April 18, 2025.

My Project

This project will impact students in Philly who need sensory tools, supports, and spaces in order to support their regulation and learning throughout the school day. My goal for this project is to create a sensory area in each classroom for any teachers that are interested. As the school OT, I am the expert on sensory needs and want to help support teachers expand their knowledge and access to sensory supports for students. The students that I serve are smart, silly, witty, fun-loving, and hard-working. Please consider donating to this project to help Philly students have sensory spaces and tools that do so much to support their attention and engagement in learning.

Ms. Alyssa Gen George A McCall School Grades PreK-2

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Philadelphia, PA 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Indoor/Outdoor Floor Seats - Set of 4 - Durable, All-Weather Flexible Seating Chairs for Kids - Alternative Seating • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Navy Smartmax • Amazon Business $54.43 2 $108.86
meowtastic Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 22 Inch 4.5 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Big Stuffed Dog Weighted Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (22" 4.5 lbs) • Amazon Business $32.99 3 $98.97
Nice C Stadium Seats, Floor Chairs, Bleacher Chairs, 10-Posisition Reclining Waterproof Cushion, Ultralight, Foldable, Extra Thick Padding, with Shoulder Strap & Net Pocket • Amazon Business $93.99 1 $93.99
Abilitations Small Weighted Shoulder Caterpillar, 29 x 3 Inches, 2 Pounds, Green/Purple • School Specialty $33.07 2 $66.14
Bouncyband Fidget Foot Roller • School Specialty $20.02 3 $60.06
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Big Joe Milano Kid's Bean Bag Chair, Dolce Terazzo Lenox, 2ft Small • Amazon Business $39.62 1 $39.62
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 2 $36.74
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 3 $22.77
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys, Fidgets Sensory Toys for Classroom Calm Down Corner Autistic Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
2PCS Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children , Sensory Fidget Toys for Adults Kids, Autism Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Travel Toys Present for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7+ ,Stocking Stuffers Present(A) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Ninja Life Hacks: Calm Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$843.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$908.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.35

Total project goal

$1,068.98

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