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Ms. F. from Bronx NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sensory Breaks to Focus and Learn!

My students need equipment such as exercise balls, wobble cushions, and fidget toys for sensory breaks. My students require constant movement and theses tools will help them focus and learn in the classroom.

  • $348 goal

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My Students

My students are a group of amazing high school students who bring so much to the school community. Although, we focus on students’ strengths and unique skills, my students are challenged because of their range of multiple disabilities, including intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. In addition, they come from low-income homes which makes obtaining necessary supplies difficult. However, my students are eager to learn. The tools they need are essential to support their learning and allow me to effectively teach in my special needs classroom.

Help my students to successfully participate and enjoy school!

The materials will help my student learn how to thrive, be independent, and happy.

My Project

My students have sensory processing disorder which means their brains have trouble organizing information they receive from their senses. Equipment for sensory breaks can help relieve the resulting stress and improve focus for my students with autism as they attempt to learn in a busy classroom environment.

The sensory equipment will allow my learners to self-regulate their emotions and promote learning in the classroom.

A visual timer provides the ability to judge how much time is left of their break without having to know how to tell time. During these breaks, students can meet their sensory needs by laying on a beanbag, bouncing on an exercise ball, or using the tools from the sensory box. The bean bag will provide needed sensory input, promoting body awareness, and helping to organize their brains for focus and attention. It provides deep pressure input when used for activities including snuggling, pushing, pulling, or crashing. The exercise ball and fidget toys offer movement activities and just enough energy to then be able to sit at a table for class. Some of my students enjoy laying on the floor for sensory input. A soft and easy-to-clean mat allows for a safe and sanitary way to fulfill this sensory need.

My learners will gain hours in concentrated learning time because the equipment for the sensory breaks will enable them to focus and concentrate.

Ms. F.
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tregolden Baby Play Mat – For Babies, Toddlers and Kids – Protect Your Child With This Stylish Soft Play Rug – Attractive, Modern and Sophisticated Design – Tested to Rigorous Safety Standards • Amazon Business $119.97 1 $119.97
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $33.88 1 $33.88
Time Timer Original 8 inch; 60 Minute Visual Analog Timer; Optional (On/Off) Alert; No Loud Ticking; Time Management Tool • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
16 PACKS FIDGET TOY SETS Autistic Toys, Occupational Therapy, ADHD, Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys Set- Fidget Chain,Magic Ball Cube,Liquid Motion Timer For Kids & Adults, Fidget Stretchy String • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Exercise Ball - Professional Grade Anti-Burst Yoga Fitness, Balance Ball for Pilates, Yoga, Stability Training and Physical Therapy (Silver, 65cm) • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Exercise Ball -Professional Grade Exercise Equipment Anti Burst Tested with Hand Pump- Supports 2200lbs- Includes Workout Guide Access- 55cm/65cm/75cm/85cm Balance Balls (Bright Blue, 65 cm) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$261.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.17

Total project goal

$347.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$347.78

8 Donors

-$222.42

Donations toward project cost

-$189.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.06

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.36

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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