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Sensory Corner & Adaptive Toys

Help me give my students adaptive and sensory equipment to increase levels of engagement and joint attention.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Yoshida's classroom raised $1,106

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The students I serve are in a moderate to severe special day class for transitional kindergarten through first grade. Most of my students are functioning at a pre-symbolic level of communication and learning, and they acquire knowledge through repetition, routines, and cause-and-effect activities. Several of my students have extensive support needs, including being non-verbal or minimally verbal, and some require AAC systems or gestures to communicate. A few of my students are also medically fragile, requiring health support throughout the day. Many exhibit sensory-seeking behaviors and need significant assistance with self-regulation, engagement, and transitioning between activities. Their disabilities range from Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, to rare medical diagnoses that impact mobility, feeding, and cognition.

I aim to provide an environment that meets each student at their developmental level—one that offers access to toys and materials that are both engaging and appropriate for their cognitive and physical abilities.

My classroom prioritizes promoting engagement, developing self-regulation strategies, encouraging joint attention, and increasing purposeful communication. Every activity is intentionally designed to be accessible, meaningful, and aligned with their IEP goals and individual learning needs.

A few of the items from my wishlist is to build a Sensory/Calming Corner for my classroom. Right now all I have is a giant beanbag and my students seek more sensory input. The switch device and toy is to promote engagement with my students.

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Mrs. Yoshida William Anderson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lawndale, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Rainbow Activity Wall Panels • Amazon Business $224.11 1 $224.11

Abilitations Sensory Floor Tiles, 19-1/2 x 19-1/2 Inches, Set of 4 • School Specialty $185.02 1 $185.02

Lakeshore Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center -- Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00

AbleNet Big Red Switch - Large 5 Inch Durable Assistive Technology Switch Button for Accessibility and Special Needs - Product Number: 10033500 • Amazon Business $73.25 1 $73.25

LDK Adapted Toys Switch Adapted Beaver| Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $51.40 1 $51.40

Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost			$797.72
Vendor shipping charges			$26.95
Sales tax			$72.99
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$939.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$165.82
Total project goal			$1,105.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,105.45
2 Donors			-$577.72
Donations toward project cost			-$491.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$86.66
match offer			-$527.73
Match offer toward project cost			-$448.57
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$79.16
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Sensory Corner & Adaptive Toys

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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