Empowering Minds: Sensory Tools & Resources for Engaged Learning
Help me give my students sensory input throughout the day as well as manipulative materials using cardstock, lamination, and pouches to scaffold their learning needs during the instructional day, including latest technological apps using their devices with headphones.
In our self-contained high-needs special education classroom, where communication is primarily non-verbal, the tools and resources we utilize are paramount to facilitating learning and engagement. The items we are requesting ranging from headphones, office and materials for curriculum, tasks for individual learners, and sensory input to promote regulation are not mere accessories but essential components that profoundly impact our students' educational journey. My students are eager to learn, explore, and interact with the environment around them. Obtaining materials to support their discoveries while also building communication and advocacy skills will support them and those whom they come in contact with in the future.
Headphones provide a focused auditory environment, minimizing distractions and enhancing comprehension.
Laminated materials offer durability, ensuring repeated use and accessibility for students with sensory needs. Velcro dots enable interactive learning experiences, promoting fine motor skills development and tactile exploration. Weighted sensory lap pads and other sensory tools provide calming sensations, fostering concentration and emotional regulation. Our classroom loves science and helping our environment, a special project we can create together with the Plant dome.
Our project goals are multifaceted: to create a conducive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of our students, to enhance sensory integration and cognitive development, and to promote independence and confidence in academic tasks. Each item serves a specific purpose in achieving these objectives, ultimately empowering our students to reach their full potential.
What makes our students special is their resilience, creativity, and unique ways of engaging with the world. Despite facing challenges, they possess an innate curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. By providing them with the necessary tools and resources, we aim to nurture their strengths and celebrate their individuality, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning community where every student can thrive.
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack with Laminator and 20 Letter Size Pouches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult
• School Specialty
$77.47
1
$77.47
JVC - Powerful Sound On Ear Headphones - Black
• Best Buy Education
$11.82
6
$70.92
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk
• Amazon Business
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Big
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Bouncy Bands Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$44.96
1
$44.96
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701)
• Staples
$10.99
3
$32.97
Dunecraft Sensory Eco-Biosphere Plant Dome with 5 Different Seeds
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.06
1
$26.06
Sensory Playtivity Sensory Discs, Set of 5
• School Specialty
$24.74
1
$24.74
Lakeshore Sensory Star Beanbags - Set of 6
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$21.99
1
$21.99
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys, Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Anxiety Relief
• Amazon Business
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