Empowering Abilities: Therapy Tools for Elementary Special Education
Help me give my students equipment to improve their gross motor, fine motor, and sensory development for my special education elementary class.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jenna's classroom raised $375
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.
My Project
Adaptive equipment in special education plays a vital role in supporting children’s growth, participation, and independence by addressing both gross and fine motor development needs. Gross motor tools such as balance beams, therapy balls, and climbing structures help strengthen large muscle groups, improve coordination, enhance balance, and promote spatial awareness, laying the foundation for mobility and active play. Fine motor tools like adaptive scissors, pegboards, and pencil grips target hand strength, dexterity, and precision, which are essential for academic tasks, self-care, and creative activities. Sensory supports foster focus and emotional regulation, while mobility aids encourage safe movement and participation in varied environments.
By providing appropriate equipment, educators, and therapists create opportunities for children to develop essential motor skills, engage more fully in daily routines, and build the confidence needed for lifelong learning and independence.
More than half of 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
Special Supplies Colored Wavy Circle Balance Beams Stepping Stones for Kids, 8 Pc. Set, Non-Slip Textured Surface and Slip Resistant Floor Rubber Edges, Promote Agility, Strength, Active Play
• Amazon Business
$59.99
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$59.99
MARFULA Balance Beam - Folding Floor Gymnastics Equipment for Kids, Non Slip Base - 6 FT to 10 FT for Home Gym Use
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
Premkid Stepping Stones for Kids, Set of 5 Pcs Balance Beam for Promote Coordination, Kids Outdoor Play Equipment, Indoor & Outdoor Toddler Sensory Toys, Obstacle Course for Kids Ages 3 Years and Up
• Amazon Business
$36.99
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$36.99
3-Pack High-Density PVC Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Hand Pumps - Balance Board & Disc for Kids/Adults Core Stability, Strengthening Exercises, Classroom & Gym Use (5 Bright Colors)
• Amazon Business
$35.14
1
$35.14
Balance Board Kids, BAIGEWA Wobble Board 33 Inch, Wooden Wobble Balance Board for Toddler, Kids Toddler Open Ended Learning Toy, Indoors and Outdoors
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
AppleRound Toss and Catch Velcro Ball Set (Hook and Loop), Kids Outdoor Games, Beach Toys, Backyard Sports, Paddle Ball Games (Pack of 4 Paddles and 4 Balls)
• Amazon Business
$17.65
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$17.65
Spalding TF-150 Women's 28-1/2 in Rubber Basketball - Rubber/Polyester/Nylon - Middle School - Kids - Durable
• School Specialty
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