Help me give my students access to toys / equipment that are appropriate for their current level of functioning and meet their sensory needs.
$496 goal
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
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
Inspire Joy, Learning, and Independence for Students with Complex Needs
Every child deserves the chance to explore, learn and grow in a way that works for them.
My students are incredibly special—each one with unique abilities, challenges, and ways of engaging with the world. This project is designed to meet them where they are and help them thrive.
With your generous support, we will be able to provide:
-Cause-and-effect switch-activated toys that empower students with severe motor challenges to play and interact with their environment—often for the very first time.
-Specialized chewy tubes and adaptive cups to support safe and meaningful progress in learning to sip water and take small bites—essential life skills that build independence.
-Engaging books and hands-on manipulatives that make literacy accessible and exciting, allowing students to participate in reading activities just like their peers, but in a way tailored to their needs.
These tools aren’t just supplies—they’re bridges to communication, joy, and confidence. Your donation will help spark curiosity, encourage play, and open up new possibilities for students who often face significant barriers to learning.
Thank you for considering a gift to this project. Your kindness and generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of some truly amazing children.
Nearly all 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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SUPEASY Fan Shaped Desk File Organizer, 6 Compartments for Filing Paper Bills, Letters, Desk Accessories for Workspace, School, Office, Waiting Room, Classroom Storage, Black
• Amazon Business
$25.69
1
$25.69
Wobble Cushion - Red
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$24.99
1
$24.99
5 Tier Office Paper Organizer Cute Desk Organizer File Organizer Desktop for Office School Home Magazine Scrapbook Folders Letter Tray Paper Holder Desk Organizers Classroom Storage
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Speech Pathology LLC P and Q Chewy Tube Set, Orange, Set of 2 - PVC - Infant-Toddler
• School Specialty
$20.02
1
$20.02
Lull Kids Chewy Tubes Oral Motor Tool - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, Chewies for Kids Sensory, Autism Chew Toys Sensory, Chewy Sticks (Blue/Red)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Bright Starts Press & Glow Spinner Cause and Effect Musical Baby Toy, Age 6 Months+
• Amazon Business
$13.88
1
$13.88
fash n kolor®, My Sweet Baby Disappearing Doll Feeding Set, Baby Care 6 Piece Doll Feeding Set for Toy Stroller | 2 Milk & Juice Bottles with 2 Toy Pacifier for Baby Dolls
• Amazon Business
$12.73
1
$12.73
FabLife Nosey Cup, 4 Ounce
• School Specialty
$5.99
2
$11.98
Chewy Necklace Sensory, Seeway Silicone Chew Necklace for Sensory Kids, Adjustable Length Autism Chew Toys for Anxiety ADHD SPD or Other Sensory Needs Boys and Girls 【2 Pack】
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Chewable Pencil Toppers for Sensory Kids Boys and Girls (6 Pack), Silicone Rainbow Chew Toys for Chewers with Special Oral Motor Needs, Chewing Brick Tools Fidget Stim Toy for Autism Children Student
• Amazon Business
$7.88
1
$7.88
FabLife Nosey Cup, 8 Ounce
• School Specialty
$7.42
1
$7.42
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog!
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Birthday Cake
• Amazon Business
$6.77
1
$6.77
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!
• Amazon Business
$5.62
1
$5.62
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon! - A Holiday Picture Book (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro])
• Amazon Business
$5.59
1
$5.59
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! (Board Book) (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro])
• Amazon Business
$5.31
1
$5.31
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm! - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$5.10
1
$5.10
Scholastic Readers - There Was an Old Lady Who Built a Snowman! - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Materials cost
$378.40
Vendor shipping charges
$6.69
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$420.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.25
Total project goal
$495.02
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Lisa and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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