Help me give my students sensory tools, flexible seating, and weighted blankets to meet special needs while learning!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Neal's classroom raised $267
This project is fully funded
My Students
Each day, first graders depend on me to teach them how to read, write, and develop problem-solving skills that will be the foundation of their education. These students come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Their families qualify for free lunch and often do not have the means to provide literature, manipulatives, and other educational tools at home. So, I feel it is my role to provide them with rich learning experiences on a day to day basis.
Due to their backgrounds and limitations in resources at home, my students often enter elementary school significantly behind their more affluent peers.
My Project
I have several students in my class that have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism. As I learn more about my students and their individual needs, I realize that not all learning looks alike. A student who is bouncing in their seat may actually be learning. A student who is fidgeting with a pencil may actually be listening better because they are able to direct their extra energy toward this object.
As a teacher I want to meet my students where they are as learners to best support them; this can include providing a calming weighted blanket or a sensory toy to direct their fidgeting so they can focus their attention on content.
I am asking for two weighted blankets to help calm and aid students in feeling secure while on the carpet, two flexible seating disc for students to have a developmentally appropriate seating option, and a variety of sensory objects such as water beads, putty and fidgets to better serve their unique needs.
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
Fabula Life Cool Weighted Blanket for Kids, Premium Cotton Heavy Blanket with Glass Beads (48”x36”, 5 lb)
• Amazon Business
$49.95
2
$99.90
bintiva Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump/Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
JVIGUE Sensory Toys Set- 15 Pack Stress Relief Hand Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults, Sensory Therapy Toys for ADHD Autism Stress Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch & Squeeze Stress Balls 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress & Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders & More
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
BodyHealt Therapy Putty Special Kit, 2-oz each, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue/Theraputty for Occupational and Physical Therapy (1 Set)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Li’l Gen Water Beads with Fine Motor Skills Toy Set, Non-Toxic Water Sensory Toy for Kids - 20,000 Beads with 2 Scoops and Tweezers for Early Skill Development
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$193.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$226.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.01
Total project goal
$266.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$266.76
1 Donor
-$75.58
Donations toward project cost
-$75.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$177.85
Match offer toward project cost
-$151.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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