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Mrs. Hoffman from Parma, OH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Materials for a Trauma Sensitive Classroom

Help me give my students Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters and a floor lamp to provide a warm and calming environment. The ONSON White Noise Machine, books and sensory materials will help students learn in a welcoming classroom.

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My Students

My students come from a variety of backgrounds. I teach in a lower income area, and some of my students have been to preschool while others have had no educational exposure at all. Each student comes to school excited and ready to learn.

My goal is to provide my students with the best possible educational experiences.

My students enjoy hands-on learning experiences, and I strive to provide them with many opportunities to explore learning and their environment on a daily basis.

My Project

Children come to my class from a variety of backgrounds and need different supports to help them be successful. By donating to this project, you will help provide materials to those who need the most support throughout their day.

The materials that we are requesting will help to provide a calm and peaceful environment as well as emotional support and skills to keep each child on track to complete their educational goals on a daily basis.

I feel that providing a peaceful place for students to learn is key to any classroom and would like assistance in providing this experience to all learners. The Disney Pixar Inside Out poster and books like When Sophie Gets Really, Really Angry, My Friend is Sad and others will remind students of the need to stay calm. Floor lamps and light covers produce a calmer and welcoming environment. Thank you for taking the time to help our classroom!

Mrs. Hoffman Thoreau Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Whisper White), Set of 4 • Amazon Business $31.45 3 $94.35
Floor Lamp - LED Floor Lamp, 70inch Modern Standing Lamp, 9W Energy Saving, 40000h Long Lifespan, 3000K Warm White, Eye-Caring, Torchiere Floor Lamps for Bedrooms, Living Room, Office, Reading • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Limelights LT2024-GRY Brushed Steel Lamp with Charging Outlet and Fabric Shade, Grey • Amazon Business $19.00 2 $38.00
ONSON White Noise Machine-Sound Machine for Sleeping & Relaxation,with Baby Soothing Night Light,29 High Fidelity Nature Sounds,Sleep Sound Therapy for Home,Office,Travel,Baby,Kids and Adults (White) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Sensory Goods Small Weighted Lap Pad - 3lb - 12" x 16" (Navy) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Trends International Disney Pixar Inside Out - Emotions Wall Poster, 14.725" x 22.375", Premium Unframed • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Mpow 113A Kids Ear Protection, 26dB SNR Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Toddlers, Ear Defender for Hearing Protection, with Adjustable Headband, Fits for 3-12 Year-Old Kids- Blue • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Super Tips Washable Markers Age 3+ - 50 Count • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
HearTek Kids Earmuffs Hearing Protection with Travel Bag- Junior Ear Defenders for Children, Padded Baby Ear Protection, Infants, Small Adults, Women - Adjustable Protectors Noise Reduction Ear Muffs • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
RAINBOW OF EMOTIONS • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry… (Scholastic Bookshelf) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
When I Feel Scared (The Way I Feel Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Play Tailor Mermaid Sequin Pillow Case Magic Reversible Sequin Pillow Cover Throw Cushion Cover 16"x16" (Teal Blue and Light Purple) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
My Heart Fills With Happiness / Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih (English and Cree Edition) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$330.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.47

Total project goal

$429.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.79

4 Donors

-$429.79

Donations toward project cost

-$365.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.47

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