Help me give my students an inviting and nurturing space filled with calming sensory lights and evidence-based therapeutic materials so they can work toward their self-designed goals.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dekine's classroom raised $272
This project is fully funded
My Project
Adjustable sensory lighting helps all students to feel safe and create an environment based on their individual needs. Currently, when we are working on their therapeutic goals, we are in a typical office with sterile lighting and surrounded by sterile paint.
Various forms of lamps and sensory lighting can be adjusted to create a world that helps each child feel connected to themselves and the space.
Sensory lighting can help in the following ways:
1. Improving focus: Bright lights and colors can help the brain process information better, which can improve focus.
2. Regulating emotions: Bright lights and colors can help calm the senses and regulate emotions.
3. Promoting relaxation: Sensory lights can promote relaxation and create a calming experience.
4. Improving visual development: Color and movement in sensory lights can help with object tracking and visual development.
5. Teaching cause-and-effect reasoning: Interactive sensory lights, like those that are sensitive to touch or sound, can help teach cause-and-effect reasoning.
6. Assisting in neurological pathway development: Sensory lights can create an engaging environment that helps modulate sensory input and assist in neurological pathway development.
Help our children access the healing power of lighting through interactive lamps and therapeutic games that help them utilize evidence-based skills!
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
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Materials cost
$184.69
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.02
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$230.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.67
Total project goal
$271.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$271.15
4 Donors
-$267.62
Donations toward project cost
-$230.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Dekine and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
