Our autistic students are bright, curious, and creative. Hands-on activities and visuals are critical for their learning. Sensory activities help students to learn through play. Sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain's pathways, which leads to our students' ability to complete more complex learning tasks. Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and social interaction.
Our students have unique needs that require individualized learning tools.
Cardstock, paper, lamination, velcro, file folders, and zipper pouches will be used to make individualized, hands-on materials for our students. Playdoh, sensory wall fabric, sensory mats, liquid tiles, sensory lights, and the floor pillow will be used to create our new sensory center. The fine motor activities will aid in increasing our students' motor skills. All of these materials will help our autistic students develop academic and language skills through hands-on learning as well as aid with sensory and motor needs.
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
Special Supplies Set of 9 Square Floor Liquid Tiles for Kids. Size: 12" x 12" Colorful Early Learning Sensory Activity Mats for Toddlers and Children, Anti-Slip Backing for Active Play, Dance
• Amazon Business
$113.99
1
$113.99
Topment Plastic Boxes 15 Drawer Rolling Organizer Cart Utility Storage Tools Scrapbook Paper Multi-Use
• Amazon Business
$106.64
1
$106.64
100 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Pouches Bulk Clear File Bag Waterproof Document Pouch Multipurpose for Office Travel Puzzles Games Organizing (White Pouch Multicolor Zipper, B4/15x11in)
• Amazon Business
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791)
• Staples
$46.39
1
$46.39
HEXlights Sensory Lights for Autistic Children — 7pk Touch Hexagon Lights, Remote Controlled Light Tiles — Enjoyed by Kids with Autism as a Tap Tap Wall Lights for Sensory Room — Table stand included
• Amazon Business
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk
• Amazon Business
$10.37
3
$31.11
HIGOGOGO Floor Pillow, Square Meditation Pillow for Seating on Floor Solid Thick Tufted Seat Cushion Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Sofa Balcony Outdoor, Black, 22x22 Inch
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
400 Pack 5.3 x 7.4 Inch Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Laminating Sheets Plastic Laminating Paper Hot Glossy Laminator Pouches Office Laminating Supplies for Letter Photo Card ID Badge
• Amazon Business
$27.79
1
$27.79
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$26.02
1
$26.02
Thyle 16 Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Sensory Tiles Textured Sensory Mats Sensory Pads Educational Tactile Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Kids Toddler Floor Play Fidget Activity Game Classroom
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer 6-Inch Mechanical Countdown Timers for Teaching, Meeting, Cooking, Working - Timer for Kids with Magnetic Backing, Foldable Legs, Hanging Hole (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$12.74
2
$25.48
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers,Tactile Reversible Fabric Sensory Materials for Classroom Calming Corner(1 yd, Lake Blue + Silver)
• Amazon Business
$17.59
1
$17.59
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701)
• Staples
$10.99
1
$10.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$7.59
1
$7.59
Materials cost
$748.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$58.37
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.23
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$847.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.65
Total project goal
$997.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$997.64
15 Donors
-$681.41
Donations toward project cost
-$600.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$80.82
match offer
-$291.08
Match offer toward project cost
-$247.42
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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