Help me give my students better outlets to reduce anxiety, increase focus and promote healthy habbits.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brodkin's classroom raised $617
This project is fully funded
My Project
We are Inquiring to purchase a various item to assist in implementing more efficient accessible activities to promote Sensory integration during movement class.
I work in a Special Education setting where my students are battling many challenges within themselves.
A majority of the students are on the autism spectrum. My students range from 3rd grade to 8th grade. This means there are multiple learning styles among my students. It is imperative to provide our students with assess to various outlets on a daily basis. I plan to stimulate and strengthen my students’ minds through various movement activities.
The daily schedule for the movement class consists of Monday Zumba, Tuesday Obstacle Course, Wednesday Yoga, Thursday Step Aerobics fitness, and Fridays free style dancing/Fun Friday. The blackout curtains will be helpful to make the room darker during yoga to promote quiet mind, improve focus, and clarity. The spinning chair will be used to improve balance and coordination, stimulating left and right brain, core strength, socialization skills, concentration, and more. The stepping stone will be used for balance, coordination skills, and gross motor skills, and more. The neck pillow will give the students a sense of sensory vibrating sensation. This pillow promotes sensory pressure to help calm students when they are having a hard time. Each of these activities will serve a purpose in promoting being actively Healthy and mindfulness to help our students succeed to the best of their abilities.
In addition, I plan to set up a sensory corner for when my students feel too stimulated and need a break. The sensory items will be used to soothe students’ needs so they can feel secure enough to get back to their movement activity. This will also help students focus their attention throughout the day.
Nearly all 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
FERUERW Kids Sensory Swivel Chair, Autism Spinning Chair for Kids Sensory, Sensory Toy Chair, Training Body Coordination, No Assembly Required (Light Green)
• Amazon Business
$95.59
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$95.59
Fun and Function Sensory Vibrating Neck Pillow - Sensory Vibrating Neck Pillow for Kids, Teens & Adults - Vibrating Pillow with Sensory Pressure - Great for Travel - for Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$71.27
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$71.27
Joydeco 100% Blackout Grey Curtains 72 inches Long 2 Panels Burg Natural Blackout Linen Drapes for Bedroom Living Room Darkening Curtain Thermal Insulated Back tab Rod Pocket(52x72 inch,Light Grey)
• Amazon Business
$23.19
3
$69.57
RELIFE REBUILD YOUR LIFE Dip Station Functional Heavy Duty Dip Stands Fitness Workout Dip bar Station Stabilizer Parallette Push Up Stand
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Stepping Stones for Kids 12pcs + 2 Blindfolds + 2 Storage Bags - Autism Sensory Products - Therapist Recommended - Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism - Toddler Stepping Stones - Kids Stepping Stones
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Gokeey Transformable Fidget Spinners 16 Pcs for Kids and Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toys for Boys and Girls Fingertip Gyros for ADHD Autism for Kids(Fingertoy-16pc)
• Amazon Business
$35.98
1
$35.98
pigipigi Scratch Paper Party Favor: 16 Pack Rainbow Scratch Notebook Kids Art Craft Supplies Birthday Gift for Girls Boys Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years Old Toy Activity Fun Easter Project Drawing Kit
• Amazon Business
$14.39
2
$28.78
IPIDIPI TOYS Light Up Spinning Tops for Kids - Light Up Spinner Toy - Gift Bag Toys for Kids Party Favors, Goodie Bags Stuffers, School Prize Box Toys, Birthday Goodie Bag Fillers (Blue, 12-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Sensory Fidget Toys for Children with Autism: Calming Gel-Filled Maze for Classroom and Home - Special Needs Sensory Toys for Kids and Teens
• Amazon Business
$21.93
1
$21.93
Special Supplies Sensory Brush Therapressure Therapy Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing, Stimulating, Calming Tools for Kids and Adults, Soft Flexible Bristles, Latex Free (Colored 12-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$16.04
1
$16.04
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - 4 Pack Fidget Toy Sensory Maze Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Sensory Calming Toys for Kids with Autism, ADHD - Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
ZaxiDeel Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers: Super Soft & Textured Sensory Fidget Toy for Autistic Children Special Needs | Stress Calming Toys for Kids | Baby Stocking Stuffers for Autism, ADHD
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$486.61
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$523.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.45
Total project goal
$616.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$616.36
5 Donors
-$300.33
Donations toward project cost
-$268.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$31.70
Matching donations from our partners
-$300.33
Match offers toward project cost
-$255.28
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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