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Mrs. Julie Newton from Seale, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Zen Zone... Soothe the Senses

Help me give my students a sensory room to help foster enhanced support for students with special needs or specific difficulties.

  • $1,030 goal

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My Project

I am a Speech Language Pathologist in a small Title I school district. We have a select group of students that have challenges and unique needs. They require specially designed instruction in a small class setting to be successful. The goal for my project is to create a sensory room to help foster enhanced support for students with special needs or specific difficulties. These students have difficulty integrating information from their senses. As a Speech Language Pathologist and Special Education Department Chairperson, I have a responsibility to ensure that select students are able to succeed in the learning environment. I love finding creative ways to motivate students, minimize atypical behaviors, and enhance their growth.

Our students empower me to give my utmost efforts to reach their potential.

Our school is small and our professional staff is limited. I believe our school would benefit and thrive from a sensory resource area.

I have a "home" for the items I have selected for my project; however, I am starting with a blank space. The room is empty and needs the help of donors so my Zen Zone can come alive! My dream is to create a sensory room filled with items that will allow my students to calm their behaviors, participate in therapeutic activities, and regroup. The sensory items I have selected are tools that help minimize anxiety, increase focus, and calm the senses.

Mrs. Julie Newton Oliver Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Seale, AL 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
chiphy Floor Lamp, 64" Tall Lamp, Dimmable and RGBW Color Changing LED Smart Bulbs and White Fabric Shade, with Remote Control, Standing Lamp for Living Room, Bedroom and Play Room • Amazon Business $104.49 2 $208.98
Constructive Playthings - CHG-74 Toys Ultra Bright LED Light Panel, Interactive Flat Panel Light Fixture • Amazon Business $180.40 1 $180.40
AMKI 16W RGBW Fiber Optic Curtain Light Kit, Flash Point Waterfall Effect Lighting Kids Children Sensory Room Home Decoration 0.03in/0.75mm 13.1ft/4m 450pcs • Amazon Business $116.59 1 $116.59
Stepping Stones for Kids 11pcs Anti-skidding Stepping Stones Set Balance Blocks Indoor & Outdoor Kids Fitness Equipment Promotes Balance Coordination & Strength • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
NARMAY® Play Tent Easy Fun Dome Tent for Kids Indoor / Outdoor Fun - 60 x 60 x 44 inch • Amazon Business $35.88 1 $35.88
Art3d 1-Pack Fancy Floor Tile for Kids Room Liquid Encased Floor Tile, 12" X 12" Blue • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Art3d 1-Pack Non-Toxic Children Play & Exercise Mat - Puzzle Play Mat for Kids, Toddlers or Baby, 12" X 12" Green-Yellow • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Art3d 1-Pack Liquid Dance Floor Colorful Home Decor Tile, 12" x 12" Blue-Red • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Art3d 1-Pack Liquid Fusion Floor Children Develop Mat Shapes, 12" X 12" Yellow-Red • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Art3d 1-Pack Fancy Floor Tile for Kids Room Liquid Encased Floor Tile, 12" X 12" Purple • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
edxeducation Transparent Letters and Numbers - Mini Jar - Colorful, Plastic Letters and Numbers - Light Box Accessory - Sensory Play - Practice Counting and Spelling • Amazon Business $12.32 1 $12.32

Materials cost

$746.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.08

Sales tax

 $60.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$875.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.44

Total project goal

$1,029.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,029.60

1 Donor

-$1,029.60

Donations toward project cost

-$875.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$154.44

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