Senses Unleashed: Discovering the Power of Sensory Engagement
Help me give my students sensory items to help with focus and regulate emotions. Sensory items help when the students are feeling over stimulated and need calming time.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Skorvan's classroom raised $307
This project is fully funded
My Project
The specific items requested for this sensory classroom, kinetic sand, muted lighting, play dough are items to engage multiple senses. By incorporating these items, students can explore and understand their environment in a more immersive way. Sensory learning tools can improve focus, enhance memory retention, and promote active learning. These items help students process information through touch, smell, sound, and sight, allowing them to build stronger neural connections and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the world around them.
The primary goal of this sensory items in the classroom is to create an inclusive, hands-on learning environment where all students, regardless of their learning styles or abilities, can thrive.
We aim to provide students with opportunities to engage in experiential learning, which can help improve cognitive, social, and motor skills. By introducing a variety of sensory activities, we want to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our students. Additionally, this project seeks to foster a sense of community and collaboration among students as they work together to explore and learn through sensory play.
Our students are incredibly diverse, coming from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. What makes them special is their enthusiasm for learning and their openness to new experiences. Many of our students benefit from non-traditional learning methods, and they thrive in environments where they can actively engage with the material. Their unique perspectives and varied needs inspire us to create innovative and inclusive educational experiences. By incorporating sensory activities, we can cater to the individual strengths of each student, helping them to grow and succeed in ways that are meaningful to them.
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
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
3
$89.97
Brewish Sensory Bubble Floor Lamp| 7 Color Changing LED Mood Night Light| Special Needs Toys for Autistic| Fake Aquarium Water Tube Lamp| Gift for Kids, Men & Women| Blue Base - 3 Feet Tall
• Amazon Business
$74.99
1
$74.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20
• School Specialty
$25.49
1
$25.49
2 Packs LED Fiber Optic Lamp Color Changing Fiber Optic Centerpiece with Crystal Base Battery Powered Glitter Fiber Optic Lights 13.5 Inch Calming Sensory Light for Table Home Decor, Remote Control
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Besnel Sensory Stress Balls Set, Squishy Stress Ball, 4 Pack Squeeze Ball for Adults, Autism Hyperactivity , Stress Relieve, Increase Entertainment
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$220.43
Vendor shipping charges
$7.05
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$260.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.02
Total project goal
$306.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$306.81
5 Donors
-$255.58
Donations toward project cost
-$243.79
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$11.79
match offer
-$20.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$17.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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. Skorvan and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.