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Mr. Grant from Seattle, WA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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OT Sensory Solutions for Stronger Bodies and Brighter Minds

Help me give my students sensory tools like chewy necklaces, squishy mats, calming dough, and a crash pad so they can move, fidget, and stay regulated while they learn.

  • $880 goal

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

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My Project

I am a school-based occupational therapist working in a diverse school, with students across many classrooms, including those in general education and in self-contained classrooms with students who need more support. Many of the students I serve have challenges with sensory regulation, attention, motor coordination, and emotional control, all of which impact how they participate and learn in school. I am in a Title I school in which students from disadvantaged backgrounds often do not have access to these materials at home, and will benefit immensely from these materials at school.

This year, my school was able to give me a space to create a sensory room, this is a big step forward, but the room is currently empty, and I do not have the funding to purchase the materials needed to make it work for my students; with your support, I hope to fill this space with sensory tools like chew necklaces, compression vests, sensory cushions, squishy mats, liquid floor tiles, and a crash pad.

These tools can help students who are sensory seeking meet their need for movement, pressure, and oral input in a safe and focused way. They also give students who are more sensitive to sensory input a space to build tolerance through calming activities and gentle exploration.

These items will also help students build visual motor and fine motor skills through play. They are especially important for students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other developmental needs.

This room will be a place where students can feel safe, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping me give my students the tools they need to grow.

Mr. Grant Maple Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Seattle, WA View local requests

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

85 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Foamma Crash Pad - (60’’ X 60’’) (5 Feet X 5 Feet) - Sensory Pad with Foam Blocks for Kids and Adults with Extreme Comfortable Fabric and Washable Cover, Ideal for Kids to Jump, Play or Relax • Amazon Business $164.99 1 $164.99
Crystiles Six (6) Assorted Color 12''X 12'' Liquid Floor Tile - ASTM, BS EN71, CPSIA Certified,Liquid Sensory Floor Decorative Tiles, 6 Tiles • Amazon Business $115.99 1 $115.99
Mad Mattr® Sensory Dough • Lakeshore Learning Materials $73.99 1 $73.99
Washable Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Special Supplies Weighted Sensory Compression Vest for Kids with Adjustable Weight Fit • Amazon Business $49.90 1 $49.90
GNAWRISHING Sensory Chew Necklace, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $7.58 4 $30.32
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Janmercy Sensory Compression Vest for Kids Toddler Calming Weighted Vest Deep Pressure Comfort for Autism Adhd Autistic(Outer Space,M) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Animals) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95

Materials cost

$649.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.84

Sales tax

 $56.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$747.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.98

Total project goal

$879.85

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