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Ms. Russell. from Phoenix AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Autism Sensory Needs

Help me give my students materials to help with their varying sensory needs.

  • $295 goal

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My Students

Despite so many hardships, my students come in each day eager to learn and do their best. They want to be in school because they want to learn all they can so they can be successful one day.

I teach special education students, grades kindergarten through third.

Our school is in an inner city in Arizona. All students in our school receive free breakfast, snack, and lunch. Our students are very sweet and polite. Many of them come from troubled backgrounds, and many students move frequently.

My Project

Many of my students have Autism. They often struggle to sit still and focus and need a sensory break. Our campus does not have a sensory room, so I would like to build one in the corner of my room.

A feel and find sensory tub will help students calm down and learn their letter names and sounds at the same time.

A sensory ball set will give students something tactile to hold on to and help them relax. Sensory sand and noodles will give students a variety of materials to use to meet their sensory needs. Empty sensory bottles will allow me to put different materials in them and allow students to calm down when they are upset.

Ms. Russell.
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 19849806 18 Quart/17 Liter Ultra Latch Box, Clear with a White Lid and Black Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
Learning Resources Primary Science Sensory Tubes • Amazon Business $28.21 1 $28.21
Empty HB Sensory Bottles, 350mL, Set of 4 Bottles • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Vital Toys Fidget Balls-Sensory Toys for Autistic Children-Autism Toys for Kids and Adults-Squishy Toys-Squeeze Balls- Ideal Fidgets for Classroom, Home Travel and Office Use-3 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The One and Only Kinetic Sand, 3lbs Beach Sand for Ages 3 and Up (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
FUN FOAM Modeling Foam Beads Play Kit (5 Blocks) by Special Supplies|Children’s Educational Clay for Arts & Crafts|Kindergarten & Preschool Kids Toys|Develop Creativity & Motor Skills • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set, 4 Pieces • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Octopus Shark Otter • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Speech Bin Find & Speak: Letters • Amazon Business $11.36 1 $11.36
Kinetic Sand Sand Tray - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Fidget noodle 5-Pack Toyflix / Stretchy Noodles, Sensory / Stress/Anxiety Relief, Fidget Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) Stretchy String, Stretches from 11 inches to 5 feet! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
JellyBeadZ Brand - Kids Tactile Sensory Experience - 3 Color-Blue-Water Bead Gel 3 - 10 Gram Packs. BeadZ Only • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Kids Water Beads Sensory Toys: Reusable & Non Toxic Growing Jelly Balls - Educational & Therapy Toy - Safe for Toddlers - 20,000 Colorful Gel Beads • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
MarvelBeads Water Beads Rainbow Mix (Half Pound) for Spa Refill, Sensory Toys and Décor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$202.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.13

Total project goal

$294.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$294.21

2 Donors

-$174.22

Donations toward project cost

-$166.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$98.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$83.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.92

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$0.00

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