Help me give my students sensory items to build a sensory room in our school.
$1,802 goal
This project expired on July 7, 2024.
This project expired on July 7, 2024.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
A sensory room in a special education classroom can provide numerous benefits for students with diverse learning needs. We will be adding three SLC (Structured Learning Class) classrooms to our school this up coming year. These students will need extra supports. Students who have Autism typically have high sensory needs, which are met in a variety of ways. We are asking for all of these materials to start a sensory room that will benefit many of our students. Here are several reasons and rationales for having a sensory room:
Individualized Learning: It provides a safe and controlled environment where students can engage with sensory stimuli that suit their specific needs.
Calm and Regulation: Sensory rooms are designed to be calming and provide a controlled space where students can regulate their sensory input. This is particularly important for students who may experience sensory overload or struggle with self-regulation. The room can be equipped with tools and resources to help students calm down and refocus.
Improved Focus and Attention: Many students with special needs may find it challenging to maintain attention in a traditional classroom setting. A sensory room offers a break from the over-stimulation or monotony of the regular classroom, allowing students to reset and return to the learning environment with increased focus and attention.
Sensory Integration Therapy: For students with sensory processing disorders, a sensory room can serve as a therapeutic space for sensory integration activities. These activities aim to improve the brain's ability to process and respond to sensory information effectively.
Behavioral Support: Some students with special needs may exhibit challenging behaviors as a way to cope with sensory issues. A sensory room can act as a proactive strategy to address and prevent such behaviors by providing a designated space for sensory exploration and self-regulation.
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
100 students impacted
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Factory Direct Partners 10489-RD Soft Ergonomic Horizontal Soft Video Rocker - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, or TV for Kids Teens and Adults - Red
• Amazon Business
$143.95
2
$287.90
Fun and Function - Mesh Sensory Swing - Great for Kids with Special Needs - Ceiling Mount, Lightweight, Indoor Therapy Hammock - for Adults and Children Age 3+
• Amazon Business
$89.99
2
$179.98
Bearaby Hand-Crafted Knot Pillow Ball - Relieve Stress with Oeko-TEX Certified Organic and Gently Weighted Material - Handcrafted Throw Pillows from Natural Rubber Foam (Asteroid Grey, Medium)
• Amazon Business
Lyromix 36Inch Kids Trampoline for Toddlers with Handle, Indoor Mini Trampoline for Kids, Small Rebounder Trampoline, Adult Fitness Trampoline for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Dark Black
• Amazon Business
$49.99
3
$149.97
Harkla Weighted Lap Pad for Kids - Everyday Sensory Companion - 5lb Sensory Weighted Lap Pad with Minky Dotted Fabric and Glass Beads
• Amazon Business
$44.54
2
$89.08
Fun and Function Weighted Sequin Pillow - Sensory Pillow with Reversible Sequins - 4 lb Weighted Lap Pad for Kids - Sensory Weighted Pillow - Calming Fidget Cushion for Sensory Needs - for Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
Fun and Function - Blue Weighted Compression Vest for Kids & Adults - Calming Sensory Compression Vest for Kids - Weighted Vest for Sensory Needs - Toddlers, Kids, Teens & Adults Sizing
• Amazon Business
$78.99
1
$78.99
Fun and Function - Blue Weighted Compression Vest for Kids & Adults - Calming Sensory Compression Vest for Kids - Weighted Vest for Sensory Needs - Toddlers, Kids, Teens & Adults Sizing
• Amazon Business
$78.99
1
$78.99
Fun and Function - Blue Weighted Compression Vest for Kids & Adults - Calming Sensory Compression Vest for Kids - Weighted Vest for Sensory Needs - Toddlers, Kids, Teens & Adults Sizing
• Amazon Business
$78.99
1
$78.99
Sensory Path Decals for Floor & Wall | 126 Educational and Interactive Stickers for Kids | Sensory Walk Decals | Sensory Stimulation Decals | Floor Decals | Classroom Floor Stickers | Hallway Decals
• Amazon Business
$54.95
1
$54.95
ENERFUN Sequin Fabric Sensory Wall Fun Toy Graffiti Fabric for Kids, Tactile Stimulation Reversible Glitter Fabric Size 23.5 x 35 Inches with Shape Stencils and Travel Case
• Amazon Business
$34.49
1
$34.49
nutty toys 8pk Pop Tubes Sensory Toys (Large) Fine Motor Skills Learning Toddler Toy for Kids, Top ADHD & Autism Fidget 2024, Best Preschool Boy Girl Gifts Idea, Unique Toddler Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$9.97
3
$29.91
Materials cost
$1,457.24
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.86
3rd party payment processing fee
$21.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,530.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$270.17
Total project goal
$1,801.13
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