Help me give my students tools to help them calm down and unwind.
$545 goal
This project expired on June 7, 2025.
This project expired on June 7, 2025.
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.
My Project
I work in an integrated coteaching k8ndergaten classroom. We have students that struggle with focusing attention, high energy, and calming down when upset.
Calming tools with help these young students regulate and focus on work.
The weighted toys will sit on laps and shoulders during work time to help with sensory input and focus. Deep pressure helps with ADHD, autism and sensory seeking behaviors.
The lights with help my students that need visual stimulus and it will help with focus.
Some students are sensitive to too much noise. The muffs will help with that, especially during lunch.
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
25 students impacted
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LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights —Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Fun & Flexible Sensory Lights for Sensory Room —Interactive & Calming, Great for Your Kid’s Bedroom
• Amazon Business
$69.00
1
$69.00
manimo Weighted Stuffed Frog for Kids & Adults – Frog Toys Sensory Lap Pad - Stress Relief Weighted Frog Plush for Chest, Back & Legs - Perfect for Home, Schools, kindergardens, Daycares
• Amazon Business
$59.95
1
$59.95
manimo Weighted Lizard Stuffed Animal for Kids & Adults - Lizard Plush Sensory Lap Pad - Stress Relief Pillow Lizard Toy for Shoulder, Chest, Back & Legs - Perfect for Home, Schools, Kindergardens
• Amazon Business
$57.95
1
$57.95
manimo Weighted Snake Plush for Kids & Adults – Stuffed Snake Toys for Kids Sensory Lap Pad - Stress Relief Pillow Pet Toy for Shoulder - Perfect for Home, Schools, Daycares
• Amazon Business
$42.95
1
$42.95
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps. Size: 11 by 20 inches
• Amazon Business
BouncyBand Stretch Band Focus Tool – 30” Resistance Band for Kids Stretches to Over 46” – Silent Sensory Tool Awakens Imagination, Develops Balance, and Strengthens Muscles
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Alma & the Worry Stone
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$421.79
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$463.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.73
Total project goal
$544.85
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Amanda and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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