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Mrs. A from Middletown CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Classroom Environment Through Organization

Help me give my students maintain an organized environment with storage bins, folders, and visual timers in order to lesson over stimulating environments that may hinder learning.

  • 4 donors
  • $480 goal

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My Project

I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for all students. Recognizing the unique needs of students with autism, I hope to better support their learning and development.

I hope to improve organization and structure within the classroom environment to minimize sensory overload and promote focus among students with autism all while enhancing sensory regulation and providing opportunities for sensory exploration and self-regulation.

Effective storage solutions are essential for maintaining an organized and clutter-free classroom environment. Storage bins will be utilized to store and organize educational materials, sensory tools, and individualized resources for students with autism. By promoting organization and easy access to resources, these bins will support efficient curriculum implementation.

File folders are invaluable tools for implementing visual schedules, task lists, and individualized learning materials. Each student with autism will have personalized file folders containing visual supports, task schedules, and communication tools tailored to their specific needs. These folders will provide structure, predictability, and visual cues to support comprehension and independence in daily activities.

Visual timers are effective tools for teaching time management skills, promoting task completion, and reducing anxiety among students with autism. These timers will provide clear, visual countdowns for transitions, task durations, and break times. These timers will support students in understanding and managing their time effectively, fostering independence and self-regulation.

Sensory objects such as tactile objects are essential for promoting sensory regulation among students with autism. These objects provide opportunities for self-calming, sensory input, and engagement, thereby reducing stress and promoting attention and focus.

By investing in storage bins, file folders, visual timers, and sensory objects, we can create a more supportive and conducive learning environment for my students. These resources are essential for promoting organization, structure, sensory regulation, and individualized learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of students with autism.

Mrs. A
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bankers Box Heavy-Duty Latch Lid Plastic File Box Letter Size Blue/Clear Each (86101) • Staples $53.69 4 $214.76
10 Pieces B4 Plastic File Folders Envelope Expanding File Wallet Organizer Documents Folder with Snap Closure and Pocket Waterproof Transparent File Pouch for School Office Home (Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
QUEEN KING Kitchen Timer Magnetic,Visual Timer for Kids,60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer with Loud Alarm,Magnetic Back & Stainless Steel Face,Kitchen Timer Manual for Study,Cooking,Baking • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Amazon Basics Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Aqua, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$371.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.86

Total project goal

$479.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$479.08

3 Donors

-$227.36

Donations toward project cost

-$206.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.25

match offer

-$236.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$201.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.12

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$0.00

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