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Mrs. Perisho from Zearing IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Sensational Sensory Room

Help me give my students sensory items to help regulate their emotions. We would like to start a sensory space that students can utilize when they are feeling overwhelmed.

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Special education students often experience sensory processing difficulties, which can manifest in hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, or sensory seeking behaviors. These challenges can significantly impact their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and engage in learning activities effectively.

By recognizing and addressing these sensory needs, educators can create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for their students.

Sensory items serve as practical tools to help special education students manage their sensory experiences and regulate their emotions. These items come in various forms, such as tactile toys, sensory swings, noise-canceling headphones, and scented objects, providing students with opportunities to engage their senses in ways that are calming and conducive to learning.

Sensory items have become invaluable resources in special education settings, offering practical solutions to support the sensory needs of students with disabilities. By addressing these needs proactively, educators can create more inclusive and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Mrs. Perisho
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inflatable Sensory Peapod for Kids with Sensory Needs(60 inches, Ages 6-12) - Compression Lounger Chair for Calming & Relaxing - Air Pump Included • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Inflatable Sensory Peapod for Kids with Sensory Needs(48 inches, Ages 3-6) - Compression Lounger Chair for Calming & Relaxing - Air Pump Included • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
NEW Shake & Soothe Sensory Tubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore What’s Inside? Soft Feely Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Tactile Liquid Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Play & Learn Sensory Tubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Toddler-Safe Washable Sensory Spirals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Washable Sensory Friends • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
NEW Lakeshore Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Soft & Safe Sensory Shapes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Sensory Sand Ice Cream Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$666.76

Vendor shipping charges

$26.59

Sales tax

$45.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$779.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.47

Total project goal

$916.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$916.49

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$916.49

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