Help me give my students a comforting, calming assessment environment, by providing a variety of sensory materials and tools.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Burton's classroom raised $823
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are those who are either already receiving Special Education services or those who are in the process of being referred. They are generally struggling to find their place in the school. I am school psychologist who works across the District and often see kids on one of their worst days. I’d like to make my office spaces more comforting for my students, so that they feel welcome and willing to come back, even when they don’t have to. Students of all ages, but especially the elementary ones, are always very busy, whether mentally or physically; anytime I can gain insight into who they are, I can assist them in who they are becoming.
My Project
These sensory products will be used during student assessment and counseling sessions. I’d like to provide a multi-sensory experience in order to access all aspects of a student’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as provide an environment that feels safe, fun, and comfortable, rather than like a clinical setting.
Generally these tools would be used (and disinfected) by multiple students throughout the day in my offices only.
However, if a particular item is appearing to work well with keeping a student focused, on-task and calm, I can always give that item to his/her classroom teacher or send it home with him/her. (Which is why I requested duplicates of some items.)
More than a third 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
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