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Ms. Nelson from Arlington VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fine Motor+ Sensory= Social Emotional Health

Help me give my students weighted lap blankets, calming lights and fine motor sensory tools to manage their emotions at school

  • $348 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

COVID- 19 has greatly impacted students ability to write and manage their emotions. The products I have requested will first make the space I work in calming. There are huge bright Fluorescent lights that need dimming ( light shades). In addition the students I work with find weighted materials ( weighted lap blanket) calming through deep pressure and weight bearing activities ( yogi dice). Next, Velcro dots are used to provide a predictable environment using visuals that can be tailored to each student within the room.

Through play students are able to use their hands more effective once their nervous system is calmed, they can engage in fine motor games to facilitate strengthening and hand dexterity (Thera putty, and tweezer pack).

Lastly, student will learn to examine their environments using visual perceptual games ( I spy), and emotional rollercoaster to identify their emotions and deal with them in a positive and expected way which will facilitate their overall Social emotional health

Ms. Nelson
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solfres Small Weighted Lap Pad Blanket Throw for Kids Boys Teens 20in x 23in 5 Lbs - Sleep Therapy Plush Travel Size with Glass Beads, Galaxy Space Stars • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Emotional Rollercoaster | Anger Management Board Game for Kids & Families | Therapy Learning Resources | Anger Control Card Game | Emotion Board Games Games for Kids Ages 4-8 -12 | Social Emotional • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Educational Insights The Original Fluorescent Light Filters: Tranquil Blue 4-Pack, Fluorescent Light Covers, Easy Install for Classrooms, Office, Hospitals & Home, Teacher Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $29.22 1 $29.22
Coogam Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo Board – Graphical Educational Toys with 30Pcs Pattern Cards and Latex Bands Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix 8x8 Brain Teaser for Kid • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty (4 Pack, 3-oz Each) for Hand Exercise Rehab. Fidgeting, and Stress Relief… • Amazon Business $18.45 1 $18.45
18 Pieces Fine Motor Skill Toys Include 6 Handy Scoopers 6 Jumbo Tweezers 6 Rubber Tipped Dropper Bug Insects Catcher Science Sensory Learning Tool Backyard Outdoor Explorer Kit Skill Development • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Briarpatch I Spy Dig In Game-, Multi (06101) • Amazon Business $16.44 1 $16.44
Yogi Fun - Yogi Dice Kids Educational Yoga Dice Game, Fun Yoga Exercise Dice for Solo or Group Play • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
How to Tie Your Shoes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Self Adhesive Dots, 1000Pcs(500 Pair Sets) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Self Adhesive Dots for Classroom Nylon Sticky Back Coins Hook Loop Strips, Small Circle Dots Stickers Tapes, White • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Piokio 10 Rolls Rainbow Washi Tape 15mm Wide Set forSolid Color Tape for Egg Decorating, DIY School Supplies, 164 Feet • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
12-pack of Arrow Game Spinners in 4 Rainbow Colors, 3 Arrows Per Color – Assorted Set of 4-inch Plastic Spinner Game Pieces for DIY Board Games, Replacement Pieces, Projects & Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$261.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.14

Total project goal

$347.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$347.59

3 Donors

-$286.29

Donations toward project cost

-$243.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.94

match offer

-$61.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$52.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.19

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$0.00

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