Calm & Thrive: Building a Sensory Room for Student Success
Help me give my students a nurturing and supportive environment for all students, particularly those with sensory needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Black's classroom raised $677
This project is fully funded
My Project
At our low-income school, we are striving to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for all students, particularly those with sensory needs. Many of our students face challenges like sensory processing disorders, ADHD, autism, and emotional regulation issues. These children benefit immensely from having access to a sensory room—a calming, well-equipped space designed to help them self-regulate, improve focus, and thrive in the classroom. However, with limited resources, creating this sanctuary is only possible through the generosity of donors.
A sensory room offers therapeutic tools to support each student's unique needs.
Items like weighted blankets, textured walls, calming lights, noise-canceling headphones, and fidget toys provide multisensory experiences that help students find balance and a sense of calm. For some, it’s a soft, quiet corner to rest from a world that can feel overwhelming; for others, it’s a space to release pent-up energy in a way that is safe and productive. These tools can significantly improve attention and engagement, enabling students to reach their fullest potential in academics and social interactions.
With your support, we can make this vision a reality. Each donation will go directly toward building this resource-rich environment, giving our students a place to regroup and return to class ready to learn. These supplies are essential for students who, without them, might struggle to manage their emotions and attention.
A sensory room would transform not only their school experience but aslo their lives as they develop the skills to manage challenges in positive ways. Your contribution would make a profound difference, helping us to create a supportive, inclusive environment where all students can succeed. Thank you for considering helping our school create a brighter future for every child.
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
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion book set)
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$80.00
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$80.00
9 FIDGET Friends: 7.5" Slug, 3" Pop Octopus Spinner, 3.5" Bendable Axolotl (3 of each fidget toy, social emotional learning, calming corner fidgets)
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$64.00
1
$64.00
Sensory Tent for Special Needs Sensory Den with a Safe and Comfortable Sensory Space, Sensory Tents for Autistic Children, Easy to Carry and Use
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner)
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$52.00
1
$52.00
HEXlights Sensory Lights for Autistic Children — 7pk Touch Hexagon Lights, Remote Controlled Light Tiles — Enjoyed by Kids with Autism as a Tap Tap Wall Lights for Sensory Room — Table Stand Included
• Amazon Business
Sagler Toddler Book Shelf Organizer - Wooden Kids Book Case Storage & Magazine Rack with 5 Multicolored Nylon Fabric Shelves - Easy-to-Reach Kids Bookshelf for Nursery, Bedroom, Playroom, Classroom
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
SCHOOL COUNSELOR OFFICE DECOR 9 Poster Set Breathing Tools for Kids Speech Therapy Materials, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Anxiety Relief for Kids, Anger Management for Kids Calming Down Tools for Kids
• Amazon Business
$21.00
1
$21.00
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids, Calming Down Sensory Tools for Autism Autistic Special Needs, Sensory Bin Bean Bags Squeeze Toys for Classroom Prize, Travel Toys
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375)
• Quill.com
$16.27
1
$16.27
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$491.69
Vendor shipping charges
$5.55
Sales tax
$40.07
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$574.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$101.42
Total project goal
$676.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$676.11
2 Donors
-$663.61
Donations toward project cost
-$564.07
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$99.54
match offer
-$12.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$10.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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