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Ms. Spencer from Cooperstown NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Autism Sensory Classroom

Help me give my students in an Autism Classroom. Currently, we have no items in the classroom to meet their needs. These students needs tools to help self regulate throughout their day. They are lovely children!

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In an autism classroom, sensory items are essential tools that help students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manage their sensory experiences and regulate their emotions. Autism is often associated with sensory processing differences, where individuals may have heightened or lowered sensitivity to sensory stimuli such as touch, sound, sight, taste, and smell. Here's how sensory items can benefit students in an autism classroom:

1.

Sensory Regulation:

Calming: Many sensory items are designed to provide calming input, such as soft textures, gentle vibrations, or soothing sounds. These can help students regulate their emotions when feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

Alerting: On the other hand, some items provide alerting or stimulating input, which can help students who are seeking more sensory input to feel more focused and engaged.

2. Focus and Attention:

Fidget Toys: Items like stress balls, fidget spinners, or textured items can provide a physical outlet for restless energy, allowing students to concentrate better during lessons.

Weighted Items: Weighted blankets, lap pads, or vests can offer deep pressure input, which has a calming effect and can improve attention and focus.

3. Sensory Exploration:

Textures: Providing items with different textures encourages sensory exploration, which can be both fun and educational for students.

Sensory Bins: These contain materials like rice, beans, or sand, allowing students to dig, pour, and explore textures in a controlled environment.

These sensory items will assist our students in the classroom!

Ms. Spencer
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime DuraPit Ball Pit, Holds Up to 2000 Balls, Ball Pit and Cover Only - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $494.99 1 $494.99
CordaRoy's Plush Fur Sensory Crash Pad for Kids and Adults, Children's Crash Mat with Soft Foam Filling, Navy • Amazon Business $220.89 1 $220.89
Emilux MOONSAY Large LED Fish Lamp Tube - 3.3FT Sensory Bubble Lamp with Moving Fish & 20 Color Remote for ADHA & Autism Children - Color Change Aquarime Lamp for Home Décor • Amazon Business $89.09 1 $89.09
Multicolor Sensory Tiles Liquid Fusion Activity Play Center Mats for Children, Toddler, Teens, Pack of 4 Tiles 12" X 12" • Amazon Business $82.00 1 $82.00
PPLOONG Sensory Tent Calm Down Corner Supplies for Autistic Children, Black Out Calming Play Pop Up Tent Sensory Room for SEN, Autism, ASD, ADHD with Travel Bag • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ZaxiDeel Slow Rising Sensory Stress Ball 8 Pack, Squeeze Ball Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, ADHD Autism Sensory Fidget Toys for Hand Therapy • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Gobs of Globs - Sensory Fidget Toy - 18 Mini Groovy Globs - Ages 3 to Adult • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Princeplay Sensory Fidget Packs Toys Pop - Stress Balls Fidget Packages Push Popper Mochi Squishy Box Anxiety Relief Items Marble Mesh Bubble for Girls Boys Kids Ages 5 - 10+ • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$990.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,084.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.41

Total project goal

$1,276.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,276.04

1 Donor

-$15.00

Donations toward project cost

-$12.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,246.04

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