A Calming Area to Ease an Emotional and Behavioral Storm
Help me give my students with special needs a means to manage their emotions, behavior, and sensory needs with a calming area with a floor rocker, reading nook, and liquid play tiles.
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
My class which consists of students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, grades K to 5, wants to thrive in an environment that allows them to access their academics. However, at times, their behavior, emotions, and sensory needs get in the way.
Having a calming area such as a sensory nook can help my students self-regulate such behaviors, emotions, and sensory needs so that they can function at their highest ability in school.
Being able to sit in a designated quiet area, play with sensory toys and/or utilize a weighted blanket can provide them with a place to relax, find comfort, calm their mind, and get their focus back. It helps improve their visual, auditory, and tactile processing and their fine and gross motor skills.
To see the smile on their faces when they are able to conquer such obstacles and have success in their learning is what makes my job so worthwhile. I want my students to continue to thrive and a calming area can provide that resource for success.
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
Factory Direct Partners - 10488-BL -10488 Soft Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Blue
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$169.99
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$169.99
KidKraft Little Dreamer Deluxe Reading Nook, Children's Bookcase Furniture with Storage Bins, Gift for Ages 3-8 44 x 15.8 x 54.2
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$155.76
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$155.76
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles
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$99.98
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$99.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4)
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$34.99
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$69.98
Florensi Kids Weighted Blanket, Removable Bamboo Duvet Cover, 5lb Weighted Comforter in Blue & Gray, Toddlers Weighted Blanket, Cooling Blanket for Kids and Adults, Machine Washable Cover
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$55.30
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$55.30
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Sapphire Smartmax, 3ft
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$54.98
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$54.98
UTEX Kids Sling Bookshelf, Magazine Rack - Book Rack for Kids,Book Organizer (White)
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$52.95
1
$52.95
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat, EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles Protective Flooring for Gym Equipment and Cushion for Workouts , Blue, 1/2" Thick, 6 Titles (Pack of 2) covering 48 Square Feet
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$48.99
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$48.99
Behaviour Keyring – Visual Communication and Behaviour Management Tool Compatible with PECS Symbols and Boardmaker PCS Software (for ADHD, ASD, Autism, Kids, Children, Toddlers)
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$15.99
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$47.97
Autism & Prosperity Kids Time Schedule Tasks Autistic Children Learning Materials Set, ASD Boys Girl Teen Visual Timer Magnet Pecs Card Special Needs No 1-3 Toddlers Age 3 4 5-7 8-12 Sensory Toys Gift
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$47.47
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$47.47
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 3 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Toddler, Baby, Teenager, Boys, Girls - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Items for Sleep - Calm Down Corner Supplies
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$24.60
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$24.60
WHIMSYYY Moving Sand Art Liquid Motion Bubbler Flowing Sand Art Picture Desktop Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Voted Best Gift!(Ocean Heart)
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$18.92
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$18.92
Eeypy, Metal Sign Reading Will TAKE You Everywhere Love Reading Sign, Book Lovers Sign, Reading Girl, Wall Art
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$13.99
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$13.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning, Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 1)
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$10.49
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$10.49
Mocozim Retro Metal Tin Sign Life is Like A Book Poster Reading Decor Vintage Wall for Living Room Office Classroom Library Cafe Courtyard Decoration 8x12 Inch
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$9.99
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$9.99
Vintage Wall Decor Metal Tin Sign-It's A Good Day to Read A Book Garden Library Bar Cafe Living Room Bathroom Art Wall Decoration Plaque Poster 8x12 inches
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$9.49
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$9.49
Love Reading Poster, Books Give A Soul to The Universe Wings to The Mind Vintage Metal Sign for Wall Poster for Home Kitchen Bar Coffee Shop 8x12inch
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$8.99
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$8.99
Materials cost
$899.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$82.34
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,025.68
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$181.00
Total project goal
$1,206.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,206.68
2 Donors
-$542.84
Donations toward project cost
-$512.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.00
match offer
-$603.34
Match offer toward project cost
-$512.84
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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