Empowering Special Needs Students Through Adaptive Learning Tools and Resources
Help me give my students, including many with special needs, access to adaptive learning tools, sensory materials, and supportive resources, such as AirPods, a TPT gift card, and other items that empower them to achieve their fullest potential.
$852 goal
This project expired on April 29, 2025.
This project expired on April 29, 2025.
My Project
I love my students' resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives—they inspire me daily with determination to overcome challenges and grow. Each resource will play a vital role in their learning journey: adaptive tools will support diverse learning styles, sensory materials will help them focus and self-regulate, and specialized resources will create a more inclusive environment where every student feels valued and capable of success. Visual aids and hands-on tools such as the fidget bands will transform complex concepts into tangible, relatable lessons, making learning exciting and accessible. The students can also benefit from toys such as Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys. The resource will help build their confidence, empower their creativity, and ensure that they feel supported and valued at every step of their educational journey. With their wireless design and noise-canceling capabilities, AirPods enable students to engage in immersive audio experiences, whether they're listening to lectures, participating in virtual classes, or studying in noisy environments.
More than three‑quarters 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
21 students impacted
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Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation - true wireless earphones with mic
• Best Buy Education
$249.99
1
$249.99
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
2
$200.00
16 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs Tennis Ball Chairs Foot Covers Tennis Balls for Furniture Leg for Classroom Floor Protection Chair Desk Legs Coverings (Dark Blue)
• Amazon Business
$20.99
3
$62.97
Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs: LakiKid Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture - Perfect Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating for Students (Black 12-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
50 Piece Fidget Toy Pack
• Amazon Business
$24.45
1
$24.45
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062)
• Staples
$23.48
1
$23.48
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
16 Reading Whisper Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials by 4E’s Novelty
• Amazon Business
$19.59
1
$19.59
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$683.41
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$723.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$127.70
Total project goal
$851.36
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