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Ms. Reilly from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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With the Right Tools We Can Learn!

Help me give my students the tools for sensory needs this school year

  • $176 goal

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My Project

Sensory tools allow students to take charge of their feelings and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a sensory item that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting at different workstations, or learning to work together. Making sure students are comfortable in different settings is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a tool to regulate emotions in different environments. They almost always make good choices, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are comfortable in the environment.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of sensory items to regulate how they are feeling.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional options to make more effective learning choices. The playdough, and kinetic sand will allow students to have that sensory touch input that they may need when they are upset or frustrated. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to have something in their hands. They can also be used as rewards as well!

I have seen how sensory items can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Ms. Reilly PS 596X @ 153 Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

More than half 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

6 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Lemon & Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Canister 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Staples $39.50 1 $39.50
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$113.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.39

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.37

Total project goal

$175.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.81

1 Donor

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$148.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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 $0.00

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