My students need therapeutic/sensory materials like weighted pads and sensory toys.
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My Students
My students come from a very low-income/high needs environment. The school is a Title One school in Philadelphia where one hundred percent of our students are eligible for free meals. Many of my students are performing well below grade level and many struggle to display safe behaviors in the classroom.
Many students at my school struggle with emotional regulation and sensory processing.
They are in great need for therapeutic spaces to feel safe and to calm themselves in order to remain engaged in their learning in the classroom.
My Project
I am requesting resources in order to build a sensory room within our school for students who need a quiet space for sensory processing or to calm themselves when escalated. The requested materials include a sand tray, weighted lap pads, yoga balls, pillows and sensory toys and games. These materials will be set up in a special room where children with sensory needs or behavioral challenges will be able to use the room with supportive adults in order to meet their individual needs. It will be a positive space to help students regulate in order to help increase successes within their classrooms.
Donating to this project will be so important in meeting the significant needs of our students.
The bright lights, sounds, smells and other triggers of a classroom can be completely overwhelming to children who have sensory needs or behavioral challenges. This space will be a therapeutic location for students to feel safe and secure and help them self regulate to their surroundings. Please help by donating to this project!
Nearly all 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
Play Therapy Sand Tray Basic Portable Starter Kit with Tray, Sand, and Miniatures
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$99.99
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$99.99
Sensory Weighted Lap Pad for Kids - 5-pounds - Great for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder
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$49.99
1
$49.99
Girls Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion, for a Reading Nook, Bed Room, or Watching TV. Softer and More Plush Than Area Rug or Foam Mat. 35", Purple
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LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698
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$47.99
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$47.99
Exercise Ball, Ball Chair 65cm&75cm Stability Ball with Ring & Resistance Bands & Pump, Flexible Seating, Improves Balance, Core Strength & Posture (Ball with Ring (Green), 65cm)
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$32.99
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$32.99
Sanho Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Large,9-12 years old, 56''LX28''W Blue
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$32.98
1
$32.98
Sanho Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Medium,6-9 years old, 47''LX27''W Blue
• Amazon Business
$31.98
1
$31.98
Sensory Toys Set, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism
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$15.99
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$31.98
Floor Bloom Soft and Cozy Rainbow Floor Pillow (Extra Large - Skyward Collection) ...
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$29.00
1
$29.00
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors (Amazon Exclusive), Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans
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$24.99
1
$24.99
Girls Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion, for a Reading Nook, Bed Room, or Watching TV. Softer and More Plush Than Area Rug or Foam Mat. 16" Blue
• Amazon Business
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