Help me give my students a sensory table and some fidget toys like squishy toys, putty, books and art supplies markers and easel paper and a weighted stuffed animal to help them calm and regulate their big emotions!
I would love to have a space for students to go to in order for them to regulate their emotions! The sensory table and fidgets would help to calm big emotions! There would be social stories as well as art supplies like the easel paper and markers for them use to express their feelings in a positive way. I would also have putty, sensory tubes and other hands on fidgets for struggling students. I would also have a weighted stuffed animal to help comfort any student who may need to regulate the big emotions. The calming station and sensory area would provide a safe space for students who may need a break from academics for a short time in order to re-regulate and join back with a more relaxed and positive disposition. I believe the students are still experiencing some residual effects from Covid quarantine and although kindergarten students this year were very young when Covid started, their peer interaction was limited for a time. Now that students are able to be with peers, students need to be more aware of social emotional regulation and positive peer interaction. Having that safe place in my classroom will help students to focus on their mental well being and by accessing the materials in the calming/ sensory area, they will learn to manage their emotions more effectively.
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Post-it Super Sticky Portable Tabletop Easel Pad w/Dry Erase Panel, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 20x23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Built-in Stand (563DE VAD 2PK) , White
• Amazon Business
$48.51
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$48.51
NewMark Learning MySELF I Get Along With Others, English, Set of 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$39.97
1
$39.97
SOWOW Sand and Water Table for Toddlers – 3in1 Indoor & Outdoor Water Table for Kids – Portable Baby Water Table with Cover and Toddler Beach Toys – Sensory Bin Table for Babies & Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
meowtastic Black & White Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 22 Inch 4.5 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Big Stuffed Dog Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (22" 4.5 lbs)
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$29.99
1
$29.99
Play-Doh Party Pack 10 1oz Cans of Assorted Color
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$9.05
3
$27.15
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Yellow, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCYE)
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hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4)
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$23.98
1
$23.98
Crayola Metallic Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 8
• School Specialty
$8.24
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$16.48
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies
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$14.99
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$14.99
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Breathing Light, Guided Meditation for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Anxiety Relief Items, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Toys for Kids, Social Emotional Learning
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$14.90
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$14.90
YoYa Toys Gleameez Glitter Stress Ball Fidget Toy Pack | Colorful Squish Balls Filled with Sparkling Foil Glitters | Excellent for Stress Relief, Focus, Relaxation & Gift Giving | 3 Pack
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$13.99
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$13.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Stretchy Strings Sensory Toys - Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids, Quiet Fidget Toys, Classroom Rewards for Students, Stress Relief Calming Toys, Stretchy Toy for Hand Therapy
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$342.79
Vendor shipping charges
$5.64
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$383.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.69
Total project goal
$451.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$451.26
1 Donor
-$451.26
Donations toward project cost
-$383.57
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