My students need sensory materials that will help regulate their bodies. The students can use the trampoline to jump on to alert themselves if they have low sensory arousal.
As a school-based provider of speech therapy, I work with many diverse students ranging from grades Pre-K to eighth grade. My students have an array of disabilities and disorders, which include and are not limited to, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Speech and Language Impairments, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and varying Muscular Dystrophies. These students come from families of varying income levels and cultural backgrounds. Some of our students come from military families as well . In order for these students to meet the grade level expectations, they require modifications and accommodations to access the curriculum.
My students suffer from various disabilities and issues that may hinder their ability to effectively communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas, as well as actively participate in the large classroom setting.
My Project
By having sensory materials, my special needs students will be able to release their anxiety, calm down, and become more active learners. My students need sensory items to provide sensory input that many children with special needs crave. Whether it is visual or tactile, the toys have the power to capture their attention and ease anxiety. Additional benefits of sensory materials are, they will enhance learning and play.
Sensory stimulation can engage different areas of the brain, helping children absorb and retain more information and better meet the needs of the individual.
Students can explore kinetic sand or regulate their bodies by jumping on trampoline.
The donations for this project will improve our therapy room by reducing the amount of behavioral issues, because I will be able to provide the appropriate stimulation that my students need, but cannot voice, due to their disabilities. Light filters will help transform the room and offer a feeling of serenity these children need.
Allowing student an opportunity to submerge their hands in kinetic sand or jump on a trampoline or even chew on special necklace provides them the sensory input their bodies are so desperately craving. As such, this will reduce behavioral concerns and inattentiveness.
With less behavioral issues, we can increase our learning and time on task. I'm looking forward to seeing my students happier and ready to learn.
Abilitations 026712 Child Size Write Weight, Right Hand, 0.5 Pound
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$24.13
3
$72.39
Educational Insights Light Filters For Every Season
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$23.93
3
$71.79
Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 36 Dia. Durable Construction Safe for Kids with Padded Frame Cover and Handle / 1 Year Warranty - Yellow by GYMENIST
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$69.99
1
$69.99
CoolSand 5 lb. Refill Bucket with Inflatable Sandbox, Kinetic Play sand for All Ages - Patented Formula - (Blue)
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$29.99
2
$59.98
Kick Bands Bouncy Desk Fidget Band - Improves Focus For School Kids and Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band by Solace
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$14.99
4
$59.96
Sensory Chew Necklace Set BRICK (4-VALUE PACK) | Safe Calming Silicone Chew Toy for Autism, SPD, Biting, Teething & PDD | Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls with ADHD | TUFFBITE (Red/Blue/Orange/Green)
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$15.95
3
$47.85
Sensory Oral Motor Aide Chewelry Necklace - Chewy Jewelry for Sensory-Focused Kids with Autism or Special Needs - Calms Kids and Reduces Biting/Chewing - Camo Military Dog Tags
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$19.99
2
$39.98
Abilitations Egg Ohs! Handwriting Grips - Set of 3
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$16.66
2
$33.32
CoolSand Deluxe Bucket Kinetic Play Sand With Inflatable Sandbox – Beach Set Edition
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$29.99
1
$29.99
Chewbeads Juniorbeads Military Dog Tag For Children- Red
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$14.50
2
$29.00
Chewbeads Juniorbeads Military Dog Tag Sensory Teething Necklace for Children, Blue
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$14.50
2
$29.00
Abilitations Child Size Write Weight, Left Hand, 0.5 Pound
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$28.08
1
$28.08
Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (10-Pack) - Improves Focus For School Kids and Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band For Chairs by Solace
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$27.99
1
$27.99
Time Timer MOD (Lime Green), 60 minute Visual Analog Desktop Timer, Durable Silicone Case, Optional Alert (On / Off), Silent Operation (No Ticking), 3.5” Square
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$26.50
1
$26.50
Guided Reading Strips Asst. Set of 7 (Colored Overlays)
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$7.59
2
$15.18
Therapy Putty by Vive (3-oz each) - For Finger, Hand & Grip Strength Exercises - Extra Soft, Soft, Medium & Firm Resistance Kit - Theraputty for Occupational & Physical Therapy, Thinking & Stress
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$14.99
1
$14.99
CoolSand Animal Sand Molds and Tools Kit (36 Pcs) - Works with all other Play Sand Brands - Includes: 10 Dinosaurs, 10 Animals and 12 Beach Molds, and 4 Tools - Sand Not Included
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$14.99
1
$14.99
SWIRLY BANDS 10 pack - Fidgeting, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Toy - Sensory and Motor Aid Spectrum Mild Chew Bracelet Autistic
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$13.99
1
$13.99
Pretty See Chewing Necklace Calming Chewelry Chew Necklace for Autism and Oral Motor Special Needs Kids, Set of 2, Purple and Blue
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Pencil Grips, Firesara 2018 New Original Breakthrough Assorted Writing Aid Grip Trainer Posture Correction Finger Grip for Kids Preschoolers Children Adults Special Needs for Lefties or Righties(4PCS)
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$11.99
1
$11.99
Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting,Silicone Ergonomic Pen Writing Aid Grip Pencil Grip for Preschoolers for Special Needs (12PCS)
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$10.99
1
$10.99
LeBeila Aluminum Carabiner Heavy Duty Climbing Hooks D Shape Buckle Pack Spring Snap Keychain Clip with Screwgate Locking-Outdoor Camping D-ring Carabiners Hook (Black-5PCS)
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$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$729.93
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.95
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$770.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$136.04
Total project goal
$906.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$906.92
2 Donors
-$906.92
Donations toward project cost
-$770.88
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