I work with approximately 100 students from kindergarten to 12th grade who require occupational therapy services in order to be successful throughout their school day and beyond. My students all have a variety of needs requiring me to use many approaches for evaluation and intervention.
I work with students to improve their fine motor skills, sensory processing needs, postural control and mobility needs, as well as many other skills related to their school day that require specific occupational therapy services.
As a related server in my school district, I serve 14 school from elementary to high school. Travel is a part of my daily job and having the necessary materials is necessary. I desire to provide my students with the necessary materials and tools in order for them to be able to express themselves in a variety of ways. Independence is what my students strive for and together we make small steps to achieve this one day at a time.
My Project
All of the materials requested will benefit students in their general and special education classrooms with specific designed interventions by me, the occupational therapist. Fine motor materials address strengthening, manipulation, coordination and development that helps students build skills to utilize their hands for producing written work, feeding in the lunchroom, and playing on the playground. Allowing students a full sensory experience allows the body to manage regulation and enhance participation. There are many ways to address sensory: seating and mobility materials help regulate the sensory system by allowing the student to move while seated at their desks or on the floor; sensory and weighted materials are utilized to help students regulate overactive systems and allow them to have system regulation in order to participate in their classrooms.
By donating to this project, students will have the necessary materials and tools to help them achieve written and verbal expression, sensory processing regulation, and everyday success in their school environment.
Students will have the ability to utilize simple materials and technologies to regulate their body, produce written work, among many other things; which in turn makes school a positive, fun learning experience for all of my students impacted by your donation.
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in)
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$62.98
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$62.98
Sensory Chew Necklace Bundle - Silicone Chewies for Autism, Teething, ADHD , Biting, Oral Motor Chewy Stick/Tube Toy Jewelry for Boys, Girls, Kids, Adults - by SENSO MINDS (5 Pack)
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$14.95
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$29.90
The Pencil Grip Writing CLAW for Pencils and Utensils, 12 Count Blue/Red, Medium Size (TPG-21212)
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$14.50
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$29.00
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair, Classroom Flexible Seating - Anti Burst, Non Slip + Workout Guide (Silver, 65cm)
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$22.97
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$22.97
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair, Classroom Flexible Seating - Anti Burst, No Slip, Workout Guide (Turquoise, 65 cm)
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$22.97
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$22.97
Prextex 3 in 1 Carnival Outdoor Games Combo Set Cornhole Bean Bags Ring Toss Game and Birthday Party Outdoor Games Supplies Plastic Cone Set 26 Piece Set
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$21.99
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$21.99
Fidget Toys Set(20 Pack)-Sensory Tools Anti-Anxiety Stress Relief Toys for Children and Adults with ADHD ADD Autism-Include Liquid Motion Timer, Mochi Squishy Toys, Fidget Pad, DNA Stress Ball & More
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$20.99
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$20.99
School Specialty Pencil Grotto Grip - Pack of 12 - Assorted Colors
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$18.99
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$18.99
Gamecraft Safety Guard Scooters (Blue)
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$17.23
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$17.23
Spot It Game
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$16.97
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$16.97
Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Children Card Deck
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$16.13
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$16.13
Feety Chair Bands for Kids – (5 Pack) ADHD Bouncy Kick Fidget for Elementary, Middle, High School Students and Fidgety Adults for Classroom Chairs and Desks (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue)
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$14.97
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$14.97
Classroom Or Meeting Timers for Kids and Teacher Digital Kitchen Timer, Count-Up & Count Down for Cooking Baking Sports Games Office Study (1 White 1 Blue)
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$13.99
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$13.99
GEMEM 155 Pcs Wooden Pattern Blocks Set Geometric Shape Puzzle Kindergarten Classic Educational Montessori Tangram Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 with 24 Pcs Design Cards
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$13.99
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$13.99
FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty (4 Pack, 3-oz Each) for Hand Exercise Rehab. Fidgeting, and Stress Relief
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$13.89
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$13.89
Operation (EA)
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$13.44
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$13.44
Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Pump by Day 1 Fitness - 13" Green - Durable Exercise Balance Pad to Improve Coordination, Stability, and Core - Balancing Disc Cushions for Home, Gym, School, Rehab
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$12.99
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$12.99
ALEX Toys Little Hands One Two Tie My Shoe
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$12.99
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$12.99
Fat Brain Toys Shape Sorter - Take Along Shape Sorter
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$12.95
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$12.95
Kizh Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set Educational Preschool Toys Shape Color Recognition Pegboard Sorter Set Board Blocks Stack Sort for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Non-Toxic Toy
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$10.99
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$10.99
The Pencil Grip Pinch Grip Ergonomic Writing Aid, 6 Pack, Gloss Colors (TPG-12706)
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$10.11
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$10.11
Mattel Games: The Official Uno Tin [Amazon Exclusive]
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$9.99
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$9.99
KIDDY DOUGH 24-Piece Tools Dough & Clay Party Pack w/Animal Shapes - Mega Tool Playset Includes 22 Colorful Cutters, Molds, Rollers & Play Accessories
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