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Mrs. Denise Bergen from Staten Island, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools for Special Learners.

Help me give my students tactile materials such as a sand table and play-do to help meet their sensory needs throughout the school day.

  • $529 goal

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Children with Autism often experience sensory overload. When this happens, they cannot regulate their bodies and therefore, they cannot participate in classroom activities. Each child requires different ways to meet their sensory needs. I hope to have the tools to help every child in my classroom.

With these sensory materials, I hope to provide my students with the opportunity to meet their sensory needs and help them get back to learning.

Items such as a sand table, kinetic sand, and play-do provide a sensory experience for students who need tactile input. Having a weighted lap pad in the classroom will also be extremely helpful. A weighted lap pad can provide constant, calming pressure when children with Autism are experiencing sensory overload.

Mrs. Denise Bergen PS R037 Marquis School of Arts Grades 3-5

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Staten Island, 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

12 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids 2-Station Sand and Water Adjustable Play Table, Sensory Bins, Blue/Red • Amazon Business $109.43 1 $109.43
TickiT Silishapes Sensory Circles - in Home Learning Toy for Calming Sensory Play - Set of 10 - Assists Autistic Toddlers & Children • Amazon Business $57.45 1 $57.45
Sotiff 4 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Flexible Wiggle Seat Stability Balance Disc with Pump for Sensory Kids Adults Physical Exercise Office School Equipment (Black, Gray, Dark Blue, Light Blue) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Fun and Function Wiggle Cushion – Wiggle Seat Cushion for Fidgeting, Focusing & Core Balance – Sensory Tool for Children with Special Needs – 15” for Kids, Teens & Adults, Green, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Kinetic Sand, 5kg (11lb) of All-Natural Brown Sensory Toys Play Sand for Mixing, Molding and Creating • Amazon Business $30.66 1 $30.66
Boao 8 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Play Mat for Autistic Children Texture Floor Tiles Educational Tactile Toys Kids Baby Toddler Autism Fidget Activity (Square) 7.9 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 7 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Toddler, Baby, Teenager, Boys, Girls - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Items for Sleep - Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
SANHO Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Medium,6-9 years old, 47''LX27''W Blue • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of Modeling Compound, Non-Toxic, 1-Ounce Fun Size Cans, Includes Sapphire, Sparkle, Confetti, Metallic Colors, and Color Burst (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
DUOBAO Mermaid Sequin Pillow Royal Blue to Orange 16x16 Inch Flip Glitter Pillow Case for Girls Magic Mermaid Sequin Reversible Sequence Pillows Covers That Change Color • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
ELONGDI Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$412.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.20

Total project goal

$528.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.02

6 Donors

-$393.32

Donations toward project cost

-$355.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$110.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.70

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