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Ms. Martinez from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Serenity in Sand: a Calming Oasis for Student Well-Being

Help me give my students a sand table to create a peaceful oasis providing a calming space for relaxation and creativity, nurturing their emotional well-being amidst the stresses of daily life.

  • $784 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Martinez has another project! Donate to Empowering Futures: Providing Laptops for Social and Emotional Growth to help her classroom.

$1,327 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Martinez

Ms. Martinez has another project! Donate to Empowering Futures: Providing Laptops for Social and Emotional Growth to help her classroom.

$1,327 - complete this project and be a hero

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 sand table will create an interactive and calming environment where students can engage in sensory play, enhancing their focus and creativity. This unique learning tool will facilitate hands-on activities, helping students develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and social interaction through collaborative play, all of which are crucial for their overall cognitive and emotional development.

The primary goals of this project are to provide a therapeutic outlet for students to relieve stress, foster creativity, and promote emotional well-being.

We aim to create a dedicated space where students can unwind and connect with one another, enhancing their interpersonal skills and resilience. Ultimately, we hope to improve their overall academic performance by cultivating a positive and nurturing environment.

My students are a diverse group with unique backgrounds and experiences. They demonstrate incredible resilience and creativity, each bringing their own strengths to our school environment. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn are truly inspiring, and many face challenges that impact their emotional well-being. This project aims to acknowledge their individuality while providing a supportive space where they can thrive both socially and academically.

Ms. Martinez Middle School 322 Grades 6-8

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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New York, NY 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

260 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homedics Drift Sandscape, Perpetual Motion Machine, Zen Garden, Meditation Accessories, Decorative Sandscape, Bluetooth, iOS, Android, by Homedics (16 Inch (Small), Black) • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99
JYBBGO Sand Art, Sand Art Liquid Motion, 360° Rotate Wall Mounted Moving Sand Art Picture Relaxing Mood Peaceful Piece Home Office Work Decor (17.3'', orange2) • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
JYBBGO 17.3'' Sand Art Liquid Motion 3D Sand Painting Creative Moving Sand Art Living Room Decoration, 360° Rotate, Glass Crafts Solid Wood Frame, Relaxing Mood Home Office Work Decor(Blue)… • Amazon Business $65.00 1 $65.00
Akaco Sand Art Liquid Motion with Light White Wood Base Moving Sand Art Round Glass Flow Sand Painting 3 Color Changing Deep Sea Sandscape Table Lamp for Desk Toys Home Decor Creative Gift(Pink) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Toysmith Project Blueprint Galaxy Kinetic Art Science Kit - Science Toys - Desk Décor, For people of all ages Small • Amazon Business $29.62 1 $29.62
YKW 3D Deep Sea Moving Sand Art,Relaxing Kinetic Sandscape Art Table Desk Top to Decor for Any Home, Office Desktop, Mantle,Bookshelf Making It Ideal for Any Setting (7inches, Purple) • Amazon Business $20.82 1 $20.82
FUNJIA Moving Sand Art Picture, 3D Deep Sea Sandscape in Motion Display, Flowing Sand Art Decor for Sensory Calming Fidget, Desktop Home Office Work Decor (Pink) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$626.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$665.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.50

Total project goal

$783.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $783.31

2 Donors

-$399.74

Donations toward project cost

-$347.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.46

match offer

-$374.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$318.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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