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Mrs. McFaul from CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sensory Needs

Help me give my students fidget toys, slime, spinners and other tools for the sensory regulation their bodies need to learn.

  • $179 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

This project will reach 10 special needs students in a Title I school. My students have a variety of disabilities and sensory needs. My students range from 9 years old to 11 years old.

My class is a moderate to severe special needs classroom with different disabilities.

My students have many sensory problems which drastically affect their ability to regulate their little bodies and learn. Without sensory regulation, my students are anxious, stressed, uncomfortable, and poorly regulated.

All of my students require specialized academic instruction and have a variety of sensory needs. They deserve to learn, be anxiety free, and enjoy school.

My Project

The sensory items I am asking for will help my students alleviate some of the negative sides of sensory needs. For example, when my students get frustrated or mad, they are unable to independently handle those emotions. Sensory items such as squishy balls and liquid motion bubblers help my students calm down and work through these emotions.

Sensory regulation is very important for children with special needs.

Without sensory regulation, my students can have physical and mental pain as well as panic and feelings of being unsafe. The sensory items I am asking for will not only help make my students feel safe and calm their emotions but will allow them the best opportunity to learn.

Mrs. McFaul
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 18728606 Small Nesting ShowOffs, Clear with Blue Aquarium Handle and Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
E&A Ice Fiber Optic Mood Novelty Lamps Lighting Glacier Lite with Color-Changing Crystals Base • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kicko Marbled Unicorn Color Slime - Pack of 6 Colorful Galaxy Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Educational Game - Kids, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
YUE ACTION Liquid Timer 2 Pack / Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer for Calming Sensory Toys, Autism Toys ,Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Toys,Novelty Gifts, Assorted Colors (Green+Red Set) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
ArtCreativity 7.5 Inch Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand for Kids - Flashing LED Wand for Boys and Girls - Thrilling Spinning Light Show - Batteries Included - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Super Z Outlet 4 Pack of 5 Water Snake Jelly Wigglers Wiggle Sensory Toys Bright Colors Party Favor Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Windy City Novelties Hand-Held LED Light Up Galaxy Spinner with Flashing LED Lights • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
MarvelBeads Water Beads Rainbow Mix (Half Pound) for Spa Refill, Sensory Toys and Décor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
iMagitek 3 Pcs Fidget Toy Set, Squeeze-a-Bean Soybean Stress Relieving Playful Charms Extrusion Edamame Pea Keychain for Mobile Phones and Keys - Green • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
iMagitek 3 Pcs Fidget Toy Set, Squeeze-a-Bean Soybean Stress Relieving Playful Charms Extrusion Edamame Pea Keychain for Mobile Phones and Keys - Green • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$110.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.83

Total project goal

$178.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.85

2 Donors

-$178.85

Donations toward project cost

-$152.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.83

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$0.00

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