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Mrs. Gardner from Southaven, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Overload

Help me give my students a sensory friendly environment with light covers and a floor lamp.

  • $181 goal

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My Project

My students consist of a diverse group of students including special education students Some of my students have autism, ADHD, or are developmentally delayed. In order for them to self regulate, I am on a mission to create a relaxing calming classroom environment.

By giving my students light covers and more lamps in the classroom, I can reduce triggers and headaches from bright fluorescent lightning.

Help me give my students a calming classroom environment where they can freely express themselves and learn. The different lighting options will replace the lights in the classroom that are too bright and distracting for my students. By adding these lights to my classroom, students will be able to feel a sense of home. I am also requesting command hooks to hang string lights around the classroom.

Mrs. Gardner Southaven Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. Gardner

Southaven, MS 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

48 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ROTTOGOON Floor Lamp for Living Room with 3 Color Temperatures, Standing Lamp Tall Industrial Floor Lamp Reading for Bedroom, Office (9W LED Bulb, Beige Lampshade Included) -Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
6 Packs Fluorescent Light Filters Magnetic Light Covers Fluorescent Light Covers Calming Ceiling Light Covers Florescent Light Decor Cover for Ceiling Lights Classroom Office School, 4 x 2 Feet (Blue) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Command Mini Damage Free Hanging Light Clips with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Mini Wall Hooks for Hanging Decorations in Living Spaces, 18 White Wall Hooks and 24 Command Strips • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70
Command Medium Designer Hooks Value Pack, 9 Hooks, 12 Strips, Organize and decorate your dorm • Amazon Business $10.15 1 $10.15

Materials cost

$113.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.08

Total project goal

$180.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.55

13 Donors

-$164.38

Donations toward project cost

-$142.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.96

match offer

-$13.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$11.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.17

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 $0.00

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