Sensing Our Needs: Learning Through Sight and Sound
Help me give my students sensory support to build our engagement for learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tracey's classroom raised $357
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students have a vast array of sensory needs. These needs must be met to both calm them and engage them in learning. They require constant sensory support via sounds for imitation and speech creation; colors for engagement, matching, and creativity; and textures for sensory input, like chewing, touching, and squeezing. Inset puzzles with sounds help with speech building and motor functioning. Books with sounds encourage reading and teach concept of print. The water toys and textural rings fulfill the need for busy hands and minds to self-calm and focus.
Through sights, sounds, and textures, learning becomes fun!
Combining sensory input with learning tools creates the necessary engagement my students need to thrive. While holding a pencil is often difficult, holding a Do-A-Dot marker is great fun and spawns creativity. Dotting shapes, numbers, letters, and numerous themed pictures teaches my students each concept.
If you haven't already guessed, my classroom is an inclusive education setting. Each of my students is beautiful and unique. They have each been handed different hurdles in their lives. Their needs are often very different from each other. It is our never-ending goal to help our students jump these hurdles. With the items I have chosen, we begin our joyful race!
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
Incredible Value Dot Markers Class Pack in 36 Pack, School and Class Supplies of Dabbers, Daubers, Washable Art Markers in Bulk with Free PDF 101 Dot Markers Activities
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$44.99
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$44.99
Melissa & Doug Sound Puzzles Set: Numbers and Alphabet - Wooden Peg Puzzles - ABC Sounds Puzzle For Toddlers, Number Puzzles For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
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$37.75
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$37.75
Melissa & Doug 3-Puzzle Jigsaw Set - Dinosaurs, Ocean, and Safari - Toddler Jigsaw Puzzles, Sea Creatures Wooden Puzzles, Dinosaur Puzzles, Animal Puzzles For Kids Ages 3+
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$26.27
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YUE Motion Sensory Fidget Tubes Set - Calming Toys for Kids - Sensory Tube for Calm Down Corner Supplies,Occupational Therapy - Promotes Calmness & Independent Play - Securely Sealed, No Leaks
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$25.99
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$25.99
Melissa & Doug Farm Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (9 pcs)
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$16.99
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$16.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) (4 Pack)
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$16.65
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$16.65
TOY Life Toddler Puzzles, 6 Piece Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 1-3, Puzzle 2 Year Old, Toddler Puzzles Ages 1-3, Montessori Puzzles for 1 Year Old, Baby Puzzles, Learning Toy for Toddlers 1-3 Year Old
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$15.27
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$15.27
Discovery: Honk on the Road! (10-Button Sound Books)
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$11.69
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$11.69
World of Eric Carle, Forest Friends 10-Button Animal Sound Book - Great for First Words - PI Kids
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$11.36
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$11.36
Melissa & Doug Pets Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (8 pcs) - Chunky Baby Puzzle, Animal Sounds Puzzles For Toddlers And Preschoolers Ages 2+
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$10.99
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$10.99
World of Eric Carle, Hear Bear Roar 30-Button Animal Sound Book - Great for First Words - PI Kids
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$10.92
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$10.92
World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book - Great for First Words - PI Kids
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$10.45
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$10.45
Melissa & Doug The Wheels on the Bus Sound Puzzle - School Bus Puzzle, Wooden Puzzle For Kids and Toddlers Ages 2+
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$9.99
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$9.99
Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Adults - 4 Pack Stretchy Fidget Bracelet | Texture & Calming Autism Sensory Toys for Special Needs Autistic Children | Stress Relief, Calm Down Toy for Toddler Girls Boys
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$9.99
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$9.99
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - I'm Ready to Read With Mickey Sound Book - Play-a-Sound - PI Kids
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$9.98
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$9.98
Materials cost
$269.28
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$303.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.53
Total project goal
$356.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$356.85
1 Donor
-$356.85
Donations toward project cost
-$303.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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