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Ms. Valerio from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support My Little Ones! Help Them Grow!

Help me give my students a room divider, carpet, and flexible seating options to be able to teach students the way they need to learn.

  • $950 goal

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Ms. Valerio has another project! Donate to Reading Opens a World of Possibilities for All Students! to help her classroom.

$382 - complete this project and be a hero
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Ms. Valerio has another project! Donate to Reading Opens a World of Possibilities for All Students! to help her classroom.

$382 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

Creating a supportive, engaging, and sensory-friendly learning environment is essential for autistic students to thrive. The items on this list are carefully selected to enhance sensory regulation, encourage active engagement, and create a structured yet flexible classroom space tailored to their needs.

The Easy-Clean Room Divider helps reduce distractions and create designated learning areas, while the Natural Accents Classroom Carpet provides a comfortable and defined space for group activities, promoting social interaction and structure.

The rocking chair and sit-and-spin activity toy offer vital movement opportunities, helping students with self-regulation and body coordination—key components for focus and emotional stability. Additionally, sensory tools like the peanut ball and chew necklaces support sensory-seeking behaviors in a safe and therapeutic manner, fostering calm and reducing anxiety. Practical additions like a visual calendar for predictable routines further enhance the structured learning experience. By donating, you are directly contributing to a classroom that nurtures independence, confidence, and meaningful learning experiences for children who need it most. Every item plays a crucial role in helping these students reach their full potential, and your generosity can make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Ms. Valerio Chessie Dentley Roberts 30 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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Elizabeth, NJ 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

9 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Easy-Clean Room Divider - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 4' x 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Children’s Factory Solid Birch Colonial Child's Rocker, ANG425, Classroom Flexible Seating, Toddler Preschool, Homeschool or Daycare Reading Nook Rocking Chair • Amazon Business $165.18 1 $165.18
HAPPYMATY Sit and Spin Spinning Activity Toy for Toddlers with Arm Rest and Swivel, Wobble Chair - Sensory Spinning Seat for Kids, Training Body Coordination, Green • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Lakeshore Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
SUNEE 1.5 Inch Binders 3 Ring 4 Pack, Clear View 1 1/2 Inch Binders Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Assorted Pastel Binder • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Eamay Boho Calendar Pocket Chart with 90 Cards for Kids Learning,Classroom and Home School Décor,Black • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
GNAWRISHING Sensory Chew Necklace, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$743.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$807.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.44

Total project goal

$949.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $949.62

2 Donors

-$478.86

Donations toward project cost

-$410.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$466.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$396.41

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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