My classroom has ten wonderful students with special needs with intellectual disabilities and or autism. Their disabilities impact many different parts of their lives. For this reason we provide a wide range of support and instruction for them. In addition to academic assistance they also need sensory support.
To help my students with their sensory needs it is important to keep a variety of sensory tools which provide my students with important outlets for a wide variety of sensory needs.
My Project
I work with many students with Autism that need an outlet for their many sensory concerns. When students struggle with sensory concerns it can impact all aspects of their lives including behavior, academic growth and life skill development. Due to their variety of needs, a variety of sensory tools are required in my classroom.
In addition, sensory tools wear out after continued usage.
In my project I have requested the favorites that my students use day after day that have worn out and need to be replaced. Getting new supplies for the upcoming year will be invaluable to them as they strive to manage their sensory needs.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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CanDo TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, 6 Piece Set (Tan, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Black), 3 oz
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$24.27
2
$48.54
SCIONE Fidget Spinner 12 Pack ADHD Stress Relief Anxiety Toys Best Autism Fidgets Spinners for Adults Children Finger Toy with Bearing Focus Fidgeting Restless Colorful Hand Spin Party Favor
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$18.58
2
$37.16
Sensory Squishy Toy Millipede for Kids, 3 Pack, Resilient, Fun and Stretchy Bug Helps Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Long and Stretchable Body and Legs, Exciting Colors
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$9.85
2
$19.70
Durable TEXTURED Stretchy String Fidget and Sensory Toy - 15 Packs of Individually Packaged Monkey Noodles - Fun and Therapeutic Stress and Anxiety Reliever for Kids
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$16.99
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$16.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Unicorn Squishy Stress Balls Toy (3-Pack) for Girls, Boys, or Adults - Colorful, Gel Water Beads Balls Inside - Promote Anxiety and Stress Relief - Promote Calm Focus and Play
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$15.99
1
$15.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Fruit Stress Balls Toy (4-Pack) Tropical Designs Filled with Colorful, Squeezable Gel Water Beads - Promote Stress Relief, Calm Focus, Fun Play - Girls, Boys, Adults
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$15.99
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$15.99
Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs School Desks, Flexible Seating Bouncy Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet and Students with ADHD, ADD, Autism Sensory Needs (5 Pack)
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$14.97
1
$14.97
24 Colorful 1-Inch Mini Mesh Stress Balls - Squishy Fidget Toy Perfect for Kids and Adults Materials for Lasting Use - Squeeze Balls for Anxiety and Concentration - Great Party Favors
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$14.95
1
$14.95
Atom Balls 4-pack, Tactile Fidget Stress Relief, 4 Colors Included: Green, Yellow, Orange and Magenta by Toysmith
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Macute Unicorn Squishy Balls Autism Toys for Kids 3Pcs Stress Relief Squeeze Toys Sensory Play Hand Fidget Animal Mesh Balls for Boys Girls ADHD Pressure Rubber Balls for Unicorn Birthday Party
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Orangoblue Kids Spiky gloves Fidget Sensory Toy, 4/Pack (colors may vary)
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$11.19
1
$11.19
Halilit HL200 Mini Rainmaker, 8 Inch
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$10.83
1
$10.83
Rainmaker 8 inch Mini Rainstick for babies Rattle Tube Rain Stick Shaker Music Sensory Auditory Instrument Toy For baby child girl (8 inch)
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$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$257.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$291.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.36
Total project goal
$342.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$342.40
1 Donor
-$342.40
Donations toward project cost
-$291.04
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