Help me give my students sensory toys and books to help them understand their emotions!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brandi's classroom raised $469
This project is fully funded
My Project
By integrating a variety of sensory toys, fidget items, and SEL books, this project will support the mental and emotional well-being of my students in profound ways. Sensory toys allow students to calm and focus their minds, helping them manage stress, anxiety, and overstimulation. These items give them a healthy outlet to regulate their emotions and reduce disruptive behaviors that might arise when they feel overwhelmed.
Books and games that focus on emotions provide developmentally appropriate resources for students to understand their feelings and reactions.
Learning about emotions and self-regulation helps students build resilience and emotional intelligence, skills that are essential for their mental health. When students are equipped to process feelings like anger, fear, or frustration in a healthy way, they are more likely to develop positive coping strategies and build better relationships with peers and adults.
This sensory store will provide choices for students to meet their unique sensory needs. Ultimately, it fosters a more inclusive and supportive classroom where every student feels valued and empowered to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Nearly all 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
50 POP Fidget Toys - Value Bundle (bulk assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, teen mental health, calm down space)
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$125.00
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$125.00
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
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$21.87
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$21.87
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors)
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$20.00
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$20.00
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning
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Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3
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$18.37
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$18.37
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Finger Labyrinth, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 2)
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$17.21
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$17.21
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys
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$16.37
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$16.37
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toy Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, teen mental health)
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$16.00
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$16.00
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner)
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$16.00
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$16.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness)
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$15.00
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$15.00
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Ninja Life Hacks: Angry Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Anger Management Workbook, Social ... for Kids, Social Emotional Learning)
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$9.99
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$9.99
LESONG Sensory Toys for Autistic, Social Emotional Learnig Toys Express Feeling, Therapy Toy, Calm Down Corner Supplies,Fidget Sensory Toys for Speical Needs,Stocking Stuffers - FoodThem
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$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$337.60
Vendor shipping charges
$1.84
Sales tax
$23.80
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$398.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$70.29
Total project goal
$468.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$468.59
1 Donor
-$468.59
Donations toward project cost
-$398.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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