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Ms. Dana from Bellport, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. D's Sensory Project

Help me give my students the ability to meet their individual sensory needs within their classroom to enhance their learning experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dana's classroom raised $571

This project is fully funded

My Students

Each and every child in my classroom is unique and absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best varies greatly. Our program is a high school life skills program and many of our students require consistent sensory diets where they are able to calm and organize themselves through the use of various sensory manipulatives. My goal is to meet those needs and tailor each student's learning to fit their needs! We utilize a variety of learning strategies, group work, flexible seating and multi sensory approaches to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! I am beyond blessed to be able to work with this incredible group of students!

My Project

My students ability to self regulate depends greatly on meeting their sensory needs! These materials such as the weighted blankets and manipulatives will allow them to maximize their potential and reduce behaviors associated with sensory processing disorder.

Providing my students with the tools to assist them with coping skills and strategies for them to be able to self regulate and calm down is something I am very passionate about!

Using weighted blankets such as Tumble Forms 2 Weighted Blanket can assist my students to calm and focus. Fidget toys such as Twiddle Nathan Weighted Therapy Aid, Sensory Therapy can provide my students with the support that they need to reduce anxiety and be successful throughout their day. Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection will provide a calming environment for my students as well. Please help me achieve that goal!

Ms. Dana Brookhaven Learning Center Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tumble Forms 2 Weighted Blanket, Large, Sensory Blanket and Lap Pad Cover for Kids, Children, Toddlers, Safe Blanket to Calm and Focus Children Senses with ADHD, SID, Sensory Processing Disorder • Amazon Business $93.42 1 $93.42
TwiddleNathan Weighted Therapy Aid, Sensory Therapy - Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism Therapy Product - Anxiety Relief Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $65.00 1 $65.00
Pencil Grips - Children Pen Writing Aid Grip Set Posture Correction Tool for Kids Preschoolers Children,Hollow Ventilation (Pencil Grips 3P) • Amazon Business $6.45 8 $51.60
Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection (White) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First Telescope • Amazon Business $23.10 1 $23.10
Superduper Auditory Memory for WH Questions Fun Deck • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Star Night Light for kids, Universe Night Light Projection Lamp, Romantic Star Sea Birthday Christmas Projector Lamp for bedroom - 3 Sets of Film • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Skoolzy Nuts and Bolts Fine Motor Skills - Occupational Therapy Toddler Toys - Montessori Building Construction Kids Matching Game for Preschoolers - Jumbo 24 pc Set with Backpack & Activity Download • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
DreamTime Inner Peace Eye Pillow, Cranberry Velvet • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
The Original Bouncy Bands for Desks (Black) - Children love bouncing their feet and feeling the tension to relieve their anxiety, hyperactivity, frustration, or boredom. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Once There Was a Boy... Boxed Set • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Vive Therapy Putty (3-oz each) - For Finger, Hand and Grip Strength Exercises - Extra Soft, Soft, Medium and Firm Resistance Kit - Theraputty for Occupational and Physical Therapy (4-Pack) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Prepositions Flash Cards: 40 Positional Language Photo Cards • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Edushape Sensory Balls, 4 Inch, Solid Colors, 4 Ball Set • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads with 30 Beads and 2 laces • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Edushape Sensory See-Me Ball, 7 Inch, Colors May Vary • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spiky Sensory Ring/Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidget Toys/Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
I Want to Be an Astronaut • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$447.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.52

Total project goal

$570.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$570.11

3 Donors

-$191.00

Donations toward project cost

-$162.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.65

match offer

-$379.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$322.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.87

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