Help me give my students these materials, such as the colored squared carpet and activity table to provide them with ways to focus (by sitting on the colored squares) and get their sensory needs met.
Hello! I have been lucky to have been teaching in a focus classroom for students in grades K-2. This is my first year teaching a Social Emotional classroom. These students are creative, smart, curious, and hilarious. A typical day can be quite hectic but never a dull day.
The students experience challenges with social emotional needs, school skills and self-regulation.
These students have experienced trauma and often are the most marginalized and disfranchanised of the district. They can exhibit extremely challenging behaviors and need constant guidance and support. They need help accessing their education so they can meet their goal of mainstreaming with their typical peers. These kiddos are often misunderstand and need more support.
My Project
Children innately want to learn and do well. As noted above, the students in my classroom have additional challenges that impact their ease and ability to do just that. Self-regulation; social-emotional and behavior challenges make it more difficult for them to learn. Making sure that my students are provided with the tools necessary to meet their varied needs is an essential component in not only enabling them to learn but allowing them to experience success with the goal of being mainstreamed with their peers in the general education setting.
When my students are provided the sensory and learning tools that they need, I have noticed amazing differences in their abilities to focus, attend and learn.
The materials that I have requested will help my students achieve their potential. The colored square carpet will provide visual cues as to where to sit during circle time. I will be setting up a corner in my classroom where the students can go to take a sensory break and self-regulate by utilizing the equipment. The Sit ‘n Spin will allow them to get some movement; the sensory activity table will be filled with tactile activities and the mattress and the hug chair will give them the deep pressure input they need to help self-regulate. Many of my students also have difficulty writing and the chalkboard and writing booklet will help them to achieve success.
ECR4Kids ELR-12401 Assorted Colors Sand and Water Adjustable Activity Play Table Center with Lids, Square (2-Station)
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$89.99
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$89.99
Harkla Hug (60 inches) - Inflatable Peapod for Children with Sensory Needs - Great Sensory Product for Ages 6 to 12 - Occupational Therapy Tools, Autism Toys
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$84.99
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$84.99
Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Classic Spinning Activity Toy for Toddlers Ages Over 18 Months (Amazon Exclusive)
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$79.99
1
$79.99
Dourxi Crib and Toddler Mattress - Ideal Breathable & Quiet Foam Mattress Airflow Sleep Surface with Removable Washable Outer Cover, Lightweight Crib Mattress
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$69.99
1
$69.99
Stalwart Foam Mat Floor Tiles, Interlocking EVA Foam Padding Soft Flooring for Exercising, Yoga, Camping, Kids, Babies, Playroom – 4 Pack
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$22.99
2
$45.98
Jensen CD-555 White/Silver CD Bluetooth Boombox Portable Bluetooth Music System with CD Player +CD-R/RW & FM Radio with Aux-in & Headphone Jack Line-In
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$41.99
1
$41.99
Time Timer Original 12 inch MAGNET; 60 Minute Visual Timer – Classroom or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults (Black)
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$36.99
1
$36.99
ROSMARUS Child Weighted Blanket Kids Heavy Breathable Toddler Throw Blanket Premium Comfortable Cotton with Glass Beads (Grey, 36 x 48 inch, 5 lbs)
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$29.99
1
$29.99
Senseez(r) Blue Square Vibrating Cushion
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.96
1
$26.96
Handwriting without Tears Chalkboard Slate Print Starter Set (Starter Kit, Manuscript)
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$19.89
1
$19.89
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6)
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$18.99
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$18.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set, 22 Pcs., Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools Bundle for Kids and Adults, Marble and Mesh, Pack of Squeeze Balls, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More
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$18.55
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$18.55
Monkey Foam - 40% More Than The Competitor's Combo Party Pack - 5 Giant Blocks in 5 Great Colors - Perfect for Creative Play - Educational Classroom Pack Size - Never Dries Out! - by Impresa
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$15.99
1
$15.99
Mpow CH6 [New Version] Kids Headphones Over-Ear/On-Ear, HD Sound Sharing Function Headphones for Children Boys Girls, Volume Limited Safe Foldable Headset w/Mic for School/PC/Cellphone
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Pencil Toppers Chewlery for Boys & Girls - Chewelry Sensory Chew Toy for Kids with ADHD, SPD, Autism - Chewy Oral Motor Chewing Toys - Teething Silicone for Children with Anxiety - Brick Style 6 Pack
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$14.97
1
$14.97
Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Kingdom Playset with 3lbs of Beach Sand, for Ages 3 and Up
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$14.97
1
$14.97
Learning Without Tears - Kick Start Kindergarten Student Workbook, Current Edition - Handwriting Without Tears Series - Pre-K Writing Book - Capital and Lowercase Letters - for School or Home Use
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$13.73
1
$13.73
Li’l Gen Water Beads with Fine Motor Skills Toy Set, Non-Toxic Water Sensory Toy for Kids - 20,000 Beads with 2 Scoops and Tweezers for Early Skill Development
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$801.93
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.03
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$843.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.93
Total project goal
$992.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$992.89
15 Donors
-$947.14
Donations toward project cost
-$810.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$136.52
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