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Ms. H. from Seattle, WA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Room Wonderland

My students need a sensory room to explore and experience new ways to calm down and develop self-awareness. With the bubble floor lamp, a trampoline, and the hammock swing we can create a multi-sensory experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. H.'s classroom raised $547

This project is fully funded

My Students

At our school we have so many students who can use the sensory room to regulate emotions, take breaks, and engage in different ways with their environment. Research has proven that sensory tools can help students with Autism learn to manage sensory regulation and adapt to different situations more easily. As an OT working for the school district, I have seen sensory rooms used as an environment to teach sensory regulation as well as a place to prevent escalation of challenging behaviors. Students in our special education classes can use this room for individualized sensory experiences that provide an opportunity to learn self-awareness. In turn, with more awareness, students can learn to manage their emotions and regulate their behavior. If we are funded, this project will benefit students with special needs as well as the entire school!

My Project

The swing, trampoline, lamps, and ball chair will provide vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive stimulation necessary for students who have higher sensory needs. These materials will help prime my students to learn daily living skills. Many of the students we have need sensory diets specific to their needs to help them learn. For example, we have one student who takes breaks at least three times a day. He is constantly seeking movement and loves to jump and swing. He currently cannot get this input in our classroom, so his behavior can escalate at times. If we can get a swing and trampoline in our sensory room, he will have more access to movement that will allow him to prepare his body for learning in the classroom. For other students, the sensory room can provide a space for calming and self-regulation. Calming intentional visual stimulation has been shown to help children with Autism learn to cope with overwhelming school environments. We are hoping that many of our students will be able to use our new sensory room equipment throughout the day.

The donations for this project will improve our classroom by reducing the amount of behavioral issues because we will be able to provide the appropriate stimulation that students need.

With less behavioral issues, we can increase our learning and time on task. We are looking forward to seeing our students happier and ready to learn.

Ms. H. Denny International Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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More than half of 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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sorbus Hammock Chair Stand for Hanging Chairs, Swings, Loungers, 330 Pound Capacity, Perfect for Indoor/Outdoor Patio, Deck, Yard (C Stand) • Amazon Business $90.99 1 $90.99
LuxFit Exercise Ball Chair, Black • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 36" dia. Durable Construction Safe for Kids with Padded Frame Cover and Handle - Red • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Amazeyou Kids Swing Hammock Pod Chair - Child's Rope Hanging Sensory Seat Nest for Indoor and Outdoor Use With Inflatable Pillow - Great for Children , All Accessories Included (Nook Blue) • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
LED Calming Autism Sensory Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
CHEWY TUBE COMBO 4 PACK • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Art3d Fancy Floor Tile For Kids Room Liquid Encased Floor Tile, 12" X 12" Blue • Amazon Business $18.30 1 $18.30
Maberry Silicone Teething Necklace, Soft Nursing Pendants Teether Toys for Autism or ADHD Children BPA Free Multi Color - 2Pack • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
PlayLearn Fiber Optic Lamp Colour Changing Crystal Base - 4 Colours - 13 Inch Mood Novelty Lamp • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sensory Brushes (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Sensory Brushes (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Fengheshun Reversible Sequins Pillowcase Mermaid Pillow Covers 40×40 cm Two Color Changing (Purple+Silver) • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
Fengheshun Reversible Sequins Pillowcase Mermaid Pillow Covers 40×40 cm Two Color Changing (Sapphire Blue + Silver) • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96

Materials cost

$394.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.95

Total project goal

$546.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.34

4 Donors

-$311.00

Donations toward project cost

-$264.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.65

match offer

-$235.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$200.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.30

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