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Ms. Mesk from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools For Equity & Inclusion In Our STEAM Lab!

Help me give my students the seating and tools they will need to support their sensory needs in our new STEAM Lab!

  • $695 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The students and families at PS 1 are very excited for their new STEAM lab! This new space will allow our students and families to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through project-based learning. Our students are leaders in their learning and engage in the Engineering Design Process to help them answer their questions about the world! Our students are multilingual learners looking to make an impact on the world as Global Citizens. The STEAM lab is open to all students in Pre-K through Grade 5. In the STEAM lab, we celebrate mistakes because we know that when we do hard things, our brains grow!

We want our STEAM lab to be an inclusive and equitable space.

The STEAM lab is open to all students including those with a variety of disabilities and sensory needs. These materials will help meet those sensory needs and give us the ability to create a safe space for learners who are feeling overwhelmed as they explore the world through STEAM. The wobble cushions, calm strips, kick bands, and fidgets will provide access to students who need to move as they learn, listen, and explore. The liquid mats, cushions, and rocker will provide a safe space for learners who are navigating big emotions. In the STEAM lab, we all get what we need to be successful and we know we don't all need the same things! The STEAM lab is a space for all learners and we celebrate our diversity!

Ms. Mesk PS 1 the Bergen Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

370 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liquid Floor Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Factory Direct Partners Soft Tufted Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Black, 10488-BK • Amazon Business $115.86 1 $115.86
Calm Down Corner | Classroom and Special Education Must Haves | Boho Calming Corner Items for Kids | Calming Corner Kit with Sensory Mats, Posters, Solutions Wall, Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 24-Pack - Kickbands ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (RGB) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape 15 inch Round Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Daycare, Preschool, Playroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (4-Piece) - Contemporary/Purple • Amazon Business $53.09 1 $53.09
Sotiff 4 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Flexible Wiggle Seat 14” L x 3.2” H Stability Balance Disc with Pump for Sensory Kids Adult Physical Exercise Equipment • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
Sensory Stress Balls - 15 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys - Sensory Squishy Balls Set, Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
43 Pcs Calm Strips for Anxiety - Sensory Stickers Kit with 36 Textured Strips, 6 Keychain Fidgets & Storage Bag - Desk & Classroom Items for Adults, Teens & Kids - Anxiety Relief (Sky ＆ Ocean Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$543.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$590.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.24

Total project goal

$694.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $694.96

5 Donors

-$378.49

Donations toward project cost

-$348.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$284.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$242.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.50

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 $0.00

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