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Ms. Preece from Marietta GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help Meet the Sensory Needs of Special Students

Help me give my students the sensory items such as weighted lap pads, deep pressure rollers, sensory sacks, wobble cushions, and bouncy bands they need top help them regulate and focus

  • $548 goal

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My Students

My students are resilient learners with unique sensory and learning needs who benefit from clearly defined workspaces and visual supports. They come to school each day excited to greet their peers and work on their communication skills. My classroom supports amazing middle school students who overcome amazing obstacles.

My Project

Each of my students has unique sensory needs that can affect their ability to regulate their emotions, focus, and even their ability to communicate. Sometimes they need to use sensory items to calm down such as weighted lab pads, deep pressure input rollers, and sensory sacks. Sometimes they need sensory items to help them evert excess energy is they can focus such as wiggle cushions, and bouncy bands. Visual timers help them transition between sensory and academic activities as needed.

Sensory supports have a profound effect on my student's ability to focus, communicate, and make progress.

Please help my classroom have access to a variety of sensory tools so that my students can have access to all the sensory tools they need whether it be to soothe them or engage them.

Ms. Preece
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TIME TIMER Home MOD - 60 Minute Kids Visual Timer Home Edition - for Homeschool Supplies Study Tool, Timer for Kids Desk, Office Desk and Meetings with Silent Operation (Lake Day Blue) • Amazon Business $19.17 5 $95.85
FRIENDLY CUDDLE Basketball Weighted Lap Pad for Kids 5 lbs. - Sensory Weighted Stuffed Lap Blanket for Toddlers Kids Adults with Sensory Processing Disorder - Perfect for Classroom Travel Home Office • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ProCase Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs, Shooters Hearing Protection Earmuffs, NRR 28dB Noise Sound Protection for Shooting Range Mowing Construction Manufacturing Woodwork Men Women Adult -Red • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Huggaroo 7 lb Weighted Blanket – Weighted Lap Pad – Weighted Throw – Weighted Lap Blanket – Perfect for Sleeping and Relaxing – Machine-Washable – Chenille, Soothing Blue • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Florensi 5 Lbs Weighted Lap Pad for Kids (20"x23"), Weighted Lap Blanket for Kids, 5 Pound Weighted Lap Blanket, Lap Pad for Children, Sensory Lap Pad for Child Toddler Baby Teenager • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Special Supplies Blue Sensory Body Sock Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Stretchy, Breathable Cozy Sensory Sack for Boys, Girls, Safe, Comfortable, Calming Relief Cocoon (Large 56"x28") • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 15” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids - Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Pump - Flexible Alternative Seating for School, Office, Classroom Furniture, and Home • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kids Weighted Denim Hat - Sensory Baseball Cap for Children - Adjustable Removable Weights (Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
6-Pack of Foam Grip Tubing/Foam Tubing - Ideal Grip Aid for Utensils, Tools and More - No BPA/Phthalate/Latex • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
The Original Bouncy Bands® for Desks (Black) - Children Love Bouncing Their feet and Feeling The Tension to Relieve Their Anxiety, hyperactivity, Frustration, or Boredom. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Gaiam Restore 05-58255 Pressure Point Muscle Roller Massage Stick (Colors may vary) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
ArtCreativity 7.5 Inch Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand for Kids - Flashing LED Wand for Boys and Girls - Thrilling Spinning Light Show - Batteries Included - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
HoMedics Ribbit Handheld Mini Massager | Vibration Massage, Illuminated Feet, Battery Operated, Assorted Colors | Lightweight, Muscle Kneading for Back, Shoulders, Feet, Legs, & Neck • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29

Materials cost

$401.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.05

Total project goal

$547.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$547.01

1 Donor

-$547.01

Donations toward project cost

-$464.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.05

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$0.00

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