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Mrs. Bowman from High Point NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensorial Symphony: Engaging Toys for Kids' Senses

Help me give my students sensory items and aides like fidget tubes, stress balls, and hearing protection earmuffs. I am a special education teacher who travels throughout the school helping students who are dysregulated, anxious, hyperactive, or unable to focus.

  • 1 donor
  • $215 goal

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My Project

In the realm of special education, each child presents a unique set of challenges and needs. Among these challenges, dysregulation and anxiety often stand as formidable barriers to effective learning. However, with the advent of innovative tools like sensory toys and noise-cancelling headphones, educators have gained powerful allies in their quest to help children thrive academically and emotionally.

Sensory and fidget toys engage multiple senses simultaneously, providing a rich sensory experience that can help calm anxious minds and bodies.

For a dysregulated child, the simple act of squeezing a stress ball or watching the mesmerizing flow of a liquid motion bubbler can provide an anchor in the midst of chaos.

Similarly, noise-cancelling headphones serve as a shield against the overwhelming auditory stimuli that can trigger anxiety and sensory overload in sensitive individuals, allowing students to focus more effectively on tasks at hand.

The use of sensory tools transcends the boundaries of individualized education plans, benefiting the entire classroom community. By creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, where all students' sensory needs are acknowledged and accommodated, educators cultivate empathy, understanding, and respect among peers. In this way, sensory tools not only enhance academic outcomes but also foster social and emotional growth, paving the way for a more inclusive and compassionate society.

In conclusion, sensory toys and noise cancellation headphones represent invaluable resources in the arsenal of tools available to special education teachers. By harnessing the power of sensory engagement and environmental modification, educators can create learning environments that promote calmness, focus, and emotional well-being for dysregulated and anxious children. In doing so, they not only unlock the academic potential of these students but also nurture a culture of empathy, inclusion, and understanding that benefits the entire school community.

Mrs. Bowman
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hand2Mind Sensory Fidget Tubes • Blick Art Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Fidget Sensory Toy Pack with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 60 Pack Toys for Counseling or Therapy Office Decor and Calm Corner Classroom, Fun Fidgeting Game for ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Maitys 6 Pcs Soundproof Earmuffs Hearing Protection Headphones Adjustable Padded Defender Noise Reduction Earplug for Kids (Green) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
63 pcs Fidget Toy Packs, Sensory Fidget Toys Set for Autism Kids and Adults Stress Relieve Pop Stress Ball It Gift Party Favor Stocking Stuffers Easter Filler Gift Class Prize Boys and Girls Ages 3-12 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$125.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.95

Sales tax

 $9.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.19

Total project goal

$214.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.58

1 Donor

-$214.58

Donations toward project cost

-$182.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.19

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