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Ms. Presley from Wewoka OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sensory Materials for Our Elementary Students

Help me give my students tools to build nerve connections to the brain which will improve cognitive growth.

  • $961 goal

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My Students

My students are unique and special because they have Autism and different abilities. My students are also of various ages and learning levels. They are precious little people who have very bright futures despite their disabilities. My students work hard and they are excited and eager to learn.

The pandemic has effected their lives as well.

Distant learning is extremely difficult for these students. Luckily, we have had a very limited number of virtual days which has been a blessing for my class.

My Project

I am requesting a variety of sensory materials my special education students will use to practice and develop gross motor skills, to enhance coordination, promote social interactions and to help students relax and improve focus.

Sensory play with materials such as clay dough, sensory sand, marble runs, sensory spheres, water marbles, and sensory beads also build language and vocabulary, as well as, promoting social interaction.

Special education students engaged in sensory play have an easier time recalling information which in turn helps them to learn. Students needing to refocus and regulate their behavior and emotions may use step balance sensory stones, tactile pillows, liquid floor tiles, wobble cushions, and other washable sensory materials in the classroom.

Because most of these items are portable they will be easy to transport and be shared with all classroom teachers to serve our entire school population. These materials can also be sent home with students in the event of a school closing or virtual instruction. If this grant is approved it will greatly improve the environment in my classroom. It will help complete the room in a way that will best serve my students. Thank you for your consideration.

Ms. Presley
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SE401 - Liquid Floor Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
AA540X - Toddler-Safe Washable Sensory Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $95.00 1 $95.00
AA480 - Washable Tactile Pillows • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
SE416 - Step Balance Sensory Stones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LA371 - Classroom Clay Dough Designer Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
RE322 - Lakeshore Sensory Ball Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 1 $42.99
TT578BU - Mold Play Sensory Sand - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT578GR - Mold Play Sensory Sand - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP239 - Super-Fun Marble Run - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DS296 - Mix Match Sensory Spheres • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC449BU - Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP882 - Fidget Poppers - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC449GR - Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC449RD - Wobble Cushion - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
SE998 - Magic Water Marbles - Multicolor • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$716.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.01

Total project goal

$960.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $960.04

1 Donor

-$960.04

Donations toward project cost

-$816.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.01

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