Building a Learning Center to Support Diverse Needs
Help me give my students dry erase boards, Model Magic, crayons, and fidgety feet bands (among other items) to support diverse needs in the Learning Center!
$1,998 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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.
As a special education teacher serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade, it is important to me that these students have a variety of tools that will help them to be successful. These students range not only in age but also in learning styles, so it is important that they have options in the classroom. Some students have fine and gross motor learning deficits and have greater success while using an alternative seating arrangements, such as sitting on the floor or using wobble stools. We also focus on whole student learning so it is important that we help to foster healthy peer relationships, self esteem, and self monitoring skills. Many students also struggle with sensory processing disorders and require alternative activities or materials to help them achieve success during the school day.
Around 48% of students at our school are English Language Learners and 72% receive free or reduced-price lunch.
Our school values outdoor learning such as keeping a school garden that all students tend to. With seven special education classes ranging from learning centers to severely handicapped to medically fragile, it is important that these students have access to appropriate educational tools that best fit their individual needs.
My Project
Building a learning center for students with a variety of unique disabilities and challenges requires a plethora of materials and teaching tools. Many students in the learning center struggle with social skills, flexible thinking, and building connections. I am asking for games such as Spot It, Guess Who, and puzzles for students to engage in. Completing art projects can be a specifically uncomfortable time for many students with special needs, which is why it is important that students have the opportunity to practice and learn in the learning center when direct support is available. Items such as clay, pipe cleaners, paints, and coloring supplies are all ways to better engage students!
Group games, puzzles, and projects can help these students to build social connections with peers and also gives us the opportunity to teach good sportsmanship and persistence during the school day.
Students enjoy having a structured time to build those skills and healthy relationships with other students, which can later transfer out of the classroom onto the playground or into their daily life. Developing these skills can help build up students to leave school ready to be a collaborative and positive member of our community.
Heavy-Duty Kids' Headphone w/Tangle-Free Fabric Cord
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$99.23
1
$99.23
Fidgety Feet Band by Calm Focused (2 pack) - Kick or Push Bands to Soothe ADHD & Bouncy Feet or Wiggle Seat - Alternative Seating in Classrooms with these Special Education Supplies
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$12.99
6
$77.94
Crayola Model Magic Bulk, Clay Alternative, 75 Count Classpack, Assorted Colors
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$36.63
2
$73.26
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 256 Count Classpack
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$51.79
1
$51.79
IRIS TB-28 Stack and Pull Box, 31.75 Quart, Clear with Black Handle, 6 Pack
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$47.98
1
$47.98
Crayola BIN528016 Crayon Classpack, Reg Size, 16 Colors, Pack of 800
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$44.45
1
$44.45
Bulk Water Color Paint Party Pack - Jumbo Set of 38 - Oval
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$39.95
1
$39.95
Dry Erase Lapboards | 9 x 12 inch Large Whiteboard | Pack of 25 White Board Set | Great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom | Reusable, Durable, Portable, Single Sided Whiteboard (25 Pack)
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Crayola Bulk Paint Brushes, 36ct Classpack, Brush Set, Great for Kids
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$25.99
1
$25.99
Marble Run Track Toy Set – Translucent Marble Maze Race Game Set By Marble Galaxy – Fun Educational STEM Building Construction Toys For Kids - 90 Sturdy Colorful Marbulous Pcs & Glass Marbles
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$24.82
1
$24.82
White Cardstock Paper 4"x6", 500 Sheets (Economy Pack), 80lb Cover (220gsm), Blank
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$24.49
1
$24.49
Elongdi Sensory Fidget Toys Set [ 21 Pack ] Bundle Sensory Toys Set - Fidget Pad/Mochi Toys/Squeeze-a-Bean/Magic Ball/Stretchy Strings/Bike Chain/Mesh Marble/Squeeze Toys/Fluffy Slime
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$22.99
1
$22.99
Kidsco 12-Pack Large Galvanized Metal Buckets With Handle 5" X 4 1/2 - Unique Goody Baskets, Great For Party Favors, Party Accessories And Decoration - By
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$22.99
1
$22.99
Dear Deer 24 Colors Magic Modeling Clay Ultra Light Air Dry Clay DIY Clay Craft Kit with Tools for Kids
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Peaceable Kingdom Dinosaur Escape Award Winning Cooperative Game of Logic and Luck for Kids
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Holiday toy Marble Run Set 105Pcs Marble Race Track for Kids with Glass Marbles Construction Building Blocks STEM for 4+ Kids
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$20.99
1
$20.99
Peaceable Kingdom Feed the Woozle Preschool Skills Builder Game
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$19.99
1
$19.99
Pacon Card Stock, Colorful Jumbo Assortment, 10 Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", 250 Sheets
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$19.98
1
$19.98
Klutz Lego Gadgets Activity Kit
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$19.77
1
$19.77
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
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$18.36
1
$18.36
Mudpuppy Map of The United States Geography Puzzle (70 Piece)
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Ceaco 10-in-1 Multi Pack Animals Puzzle (100 Piece)
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$16.97
1
$16.97
Super Mario Brothers Action Figures Set (18 Piece)
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$16.50
1
$16.50
LEGO Technic BASH! 42073 Building Kit (139 Piece)
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$15.99
1
$15.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks
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$15.49
1
$15.49
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Paper
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$15.04
1
$15.04
ETA hand2mind 12-inch Rainbow Plastic Safe-T Rulers (Pack of 24)
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Ceaco 4-in-1 Multi-Pack Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Collection Jigsaw Puzzle ( 500 Pieces )
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$14.88
1
$14.88
Ceaco Dino Glow In The Dark TRex Puzzle (100 Piece)
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$14.11
1
$14.11
Polymer Clay, Oven Bake Clay 36 Colors Modeling Clay Starter kit, Safe and Nontoxic Soft DIY with Tools and Accessorie
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$13.99
1
$13.99
iPlay, iLearn Kids Wooden World Map Jigsaw Puzzle Toy, Jumbo Floor Puzzle w/Continents, Oceans & Animals, Educational Geography Gift for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Years Old Boys, Girls, Toddlers & Children
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$13.99
1
$13.99
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch & Squeeze Stress Balls by 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal For Stress & Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders & More
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$13.97
1
$13.97
Hungry Hungry Hippos
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$13.49
1
$13.49
Ravensburger Land of The Giants - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly
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$12.99
1
$12.99
HedBanz Game - Edition may vary
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Peaceable Kingdom Alphabet Go Fish Letter Matching Card Game - 52 Cards with Box
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Melissa & Doug Underwater Ocean Floor Puzzle (48 pcs, 2 x 3 feet)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Candy Land The World of Sweets Game (Amazon Exclusive)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
ALEX Active Monkey Balance Board
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$12.69
1
$12.69
Mudpuppy Rainforest Glow in The Dark Puzzle (100 Piece)
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$11.99
1
$11.99
Pacon PAC6555 Lightweight Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets
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$11.98
1
$11.98
Hasbro Battleship Game
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$11.92
1
$11.92
Ravensburger Beautiful Ocean 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly
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$11.62
1
$11.62
Spot It!
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$11.44
1
$11.44
Rubber Crystal Grape Ball Hand Wrist Squeeze Toy Stress Autism Mood Relief(4 Pack)
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Click n' Play Foam Pogo Jumper - Makes Squeaky Sounds with Flashes LED Lights
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Wonder Forge Good Dinosaur Roarin' River Board Game
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Sharpie 1949557 Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24-Count
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$10.74
1
$10.74
Expo Dry Erase Marker (1974662)
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$10.12
1
$10.12
KeNeer 7Pack Stretchy String Fidget Sensory Toys - Relieve Stress, and Increase Patience - Build Resistance Squeeze, Pull - Good for kids with ADD, ADHD or Autism, and Adults to Strengthen Arms
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
KeNeer 7Pack Stretchy String Fidget Sensory Toys - Relieve Stress, and Increase Patience - Build Resistance Squeeze, Pull - Good for kids with ADD, ADHD or Autism, and Adults to Strengthen Arms
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Yueqi Educational Toy For Kids Connect 4 Board Games
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$9.99
1
$9.99
PlayMonster Yeti in My Spaghetti
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Hasbro Guess Who? Classic Game
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$9.97
1
$9.97
Teacher Created Resources (5609) Confetti Straight Border Trim
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$9.78
1
$9.78
Caydo 600 Pieces Pipe Cleaners Set, Including 120 Pieces 12 Colors Pipe Cleaners, 360 Pieces 6 Size Pom Poms and 120 Pieces 4 Size Wiggle Googly Eyes for Craft DIY Art Supplies
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