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Ms. Chelsea from San Francisco, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Regulation in Kindergarten

Help me give my students access to important foundation tools for learning self-regulation!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chelsea's classroom raised $728

This project is fully funded

My Students

Kindergarten is the first formal educational setting for many of the students entering my school. It is a year that can frame the way students see themselves, which is why it is an important time to allow students to develop confidence and a high sense of self. Despite the trauma they may encounter outside of school, they show up each and every day ready to learn. Often in communities like ours, students come to school already trailing their peers academically.

In order to bridge the gap between early childhood and the high demands put on elementary aged students, self-regulation skills must be explicitly taught and intentional supports should be provided.

Self-regulation is a skill that continues to develop through a lifetime of practice. Students who are able to focus and stay present in a classroom setting are more likely to be academically on grade level, which is why these skills are the foundation of a good education.

My Project

Sensory regulation is an important life skill that should be taught starting at a very young age. For many children, especially those new to a traditional school setting, being expected to sit and focus for an extended period of time is a challenge. One of the biggest foundational skills for elementary aged children is to build academic stamina.

A child who has the skills to identify their feelings and use tools to regulate their bodies into a comfortable space for learning will be more likely to excel academically.

These tools will serve three main spaces for our classroom: the calm down space, the carpet where we convene for lessons, and a listening center for regulation and literacy. The lap weights and camp chairs will serve as supports for carpet learning time. Many of the items such as TheraPutty, noise cancelling headphones, fidget tools, and sand timers will be used in the calm down corner for independent regulation needs. All of these are important tools for learning the foundations of self-regulation!

Ms. Chelsea El Dorado Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

12 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hamilton 6-Person Listening Center with Bluetooth CD/Cassette/FM Boombox • Amazon Business $172.76 1 $172.76
HowdaHug 2 Seat - Adjustable Straps to Fit Taller Thinner Children to 100 pounds - Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $82.73 2 $165.46
Abilitations Teacher's Pet Weighted Lap Dog, Dot, 3-1/2 Pounds - 1267921 • Amazon Business $19.58 2 $39.16
UPINS Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids,Silicone Teether Chewlery Necklace Chewing Tool, Chewy Oral Chewing Toys ,for Biting and Teething, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Mpow Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack, NRR 25dB Noise Reduction, Hearing Protection for Kids, Toddler Ear Protection for Hunting Season, Shooting Range, Car Race, Traveling, with Carrying Bags-Blue&Green • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Theraputty • Amazon Business $21.66 1 $21.66
Yoovi Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards - Zip, Snap, Button, Buckle, Lace & Tie 6 pcs/Set • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
5 Minutes Hourglass,Siveit Modern Sand Timer with Blue Sand for Mantel Office Desk Coffee Table Book Shelf Curio Cabinet or End Table Christmas Birthday Valentine's Present(5Min Blue) • Amazon Business $8.97 2 $17.94
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
The Way I Feel • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
The Feelings Book • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50

Materials cost

$527.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $48.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.09

Total project goal

$727.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $727.29

10 Donors

-$542.98

Donations toward project cost

-$461.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.43

match offer

-$184.31

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.65

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