Help me give my students photo cases, sensory toys, coloring books, Gears building sets, and more to create "Busy Boxes" to address their sensory needs daily!
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I service students with disabilities that have behavioral and academic deficits in an underserved community; however, my students truly desire to learn and fit in with their same-age peers. My students face challenges in the inclusive setting and often require accommodations and support to progress in the learning environment alongside their same-age peers. We've seen great progress with our students using "Busy Boxes" with sensory-stimulating items. With these items, students are able to progress through the curriculum and have access to learning in their least restrictive environments.
The students in my classroom absolutely love learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly.
We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, sensory stimulative items, alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! They are truly an incredible group, and I work very hard to keep them socially and academically engaged to be the best version of themselves!
My Project
Some of my students are overwhelmed by stimuli that others view as innocuous. Others have trouble focusing or staying alert when they don’t have the right kind of proprioceptive or tactile input. They may distract classmates because they’re constantly moving: seeking stimuli that provide them with sensory experience or input about where their body is in space. Over- and under-stimulation can both lead to repetitive behaviors like rocking; these may become social impediments. In short, sensory issues can create both learning and behavioral issues, and teachers often need to provide modifications for children who are over- or under-responding to stimuli in any of their sensory systems.
Busy Boxes provide students with sensory-stimulating items at their fingertips that not only provide the needed input for students to progress through the day as their same age-peers, but they also teach self-regulation skills and modify behaviors discreetly.
Novelinks Photo Case 4" x 6" Photo Box Storage - 16 Inner Photo Keeper Photo Organizer Cases Photos Storage Containers Box for Photos (Multi-Colored)
• Amazon Business
$25.99
10
$259.90
24 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Pixf1ata Goodie Bag Fillers
• Amazon Business
$11.91
5
$59.55
Pocket Size Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation: Mini Coloring Books (Calm and Stress Relief Patterns)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
9
$44.91
Gears Interlocking Building Set, 80 Pcs Gears Building Set, 10 Color Building Blocks Puzzles Educational Learning Toys Interlocking Solid Gear Set Preschool Gifts for Boys Girls Safe Kids Material
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 50- Value Pack Case of Colors , Non-Toxic , Assorted Colors , 1-Ounce Cans
• Amazon Business
$20.50
1
$20.50
Stretchy Bendable Man (36 Pack) Assorted Fun Colors, A Sticky, Stretchable, Slimy, Gooey Texture, Toy For Stress And Anxiety Relief, Great Party Favor, Stocking Stuffer
• Amazon Business
$9.89
1
$9.89
B-KIDS Pencil Fidget Toy Spinner (12 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Materials cost
$427.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$29.94
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$494.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$87.18
Total project goal
$581.22
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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