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Ms. Kelly from Astoria, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kelly's classroom raised $361

How About Some Motivating Sensory Toys!

Help me give my students a variety of motivating sensory toy reinforcers, such as koosh balls, light up spinning wand toys, caterpillar sensory toys, colorful crawlies toys, and more!

This project expired on August 29, 2021.

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Ms. Kelly PS255Q @ PS397
Astoria, NY Grades PreK-2

My Students

My students are a wonderful group of six students with autism between the ages of 5-8. My students are all very sweet and eager to learn! The majority of my students come from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

The students in my class are amazing!

My students learn best through a variety of modalities - visual, tactile, kinesthetic, and auditory. They show their enthusiasm by actively engaging in activities, as well as through smiling and laughing with enjoyment. My students are learning many functional life skills. The majority of my students are non-verbal. We work hard on facilitating communication skills through modeling, as well as through the use of picture symbols and communication devices. In addition, my students strive to improve their academic skills. They love reading, math, science, social studies, social/emotional learning, art, health, music, and movement. Having a well-rounded education is so important!

I love that my students are willing to try new activities and give it their all! My students inspire me every day! They are here to succeed! My students are winners!

My Project

Sensory toys help to provide input that many students with Autism need. These toys are strong motivators to help our students to focus on their classwork! My students would use these sensory toys to enhance their learning.

Sensory toys are great reinforcers for learning new skills!

During 1:1 instruction, our students would select the item they would like to work for. Then, when they have complete their trials with success, or completed an independent workstation, they would earn their selected reinforcer. With the use of these sensory toys, my students would be better able to focus on their programs, learn new skills, and feel better about themselves!

By incorporating these sensory items as reinforcers into our daily routines, our students would feel more calm and better able to learn! This would greatly impact the skills my students would acquire!!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

6 students impacted 19 donors
Ms. Kelly PS255Q @ PS397 Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Astoria, NY View local requests

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

6 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koosh Balls Multi-Color Gift Set Bundle - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $54.88 1 $54.88
Light Up Spinning LED Magic Orb Wand Toy for Kids - Color Changing Star Globe - Includes Batteries & Strap - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor for Boys or Girls • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
Rhode Island Novelty RIN Squishy Farm Critters - Box of 12 Animals • Amazon Business $13.20 2 $26.40
Toysmith Colorful Caterpillar Puffer Ball Party Set Bundle - (Assorted Colors) by Toysmith • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Toysmith Colorful Crawlies Red, Blue, Green & Purple Complete Party Set Bundle - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $12.85 2 $25.70
FUN LITTLE TOYS Wind Up Toys 25 PCs Assorted Animal Toys for Kid Party Favors, Pinata Filler Carniva Prizes Classroom Incentive Reward • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
YoYa Toys DNA Penguin Stress Balls (3-Pack) - Stimulating, Calming Sensory Squeeze Balls for Kids and Adults - Squishies for Autism, Fidgeting, ADHD and Quitting Bad Habits - Non-Toxic Rubber • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
4pcs Push pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy, pop it Fidget Toy,Silicone Stress Reliever Toy,Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever,Help Restore Emotions Gift for Kids and Students • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
8 Pcs Caterpillars Sensory Toy, Stress Relief Stretchy String Worm Fidget Therapy Set, Anti Anxiety, Calming and Relaxing Set for Boys Girl Adults with Autism • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Kicko Puffer Balls - 6 Pack - Thick Squishy Balls in Assorted Colors for Kids, Sensory Game, Stress Relief, Therapy Toy, Party Favor, Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BunMo Pop Tubes Sensory Fidget Toys 8pk • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BunMo Fidget Toys - Satisfying 6 Pack Bumpy Fun Stress and Anxiety Relief Items and Sensory Figetget Toys • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$266.32

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.05

Total project goal

$360.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.36

18 Donors

-$338.69

Donations toward project cost

-$305.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.80

match offer

-$0.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$0.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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