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Ms. Melissa from Hoonah, AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Sensations and Individual Education

Help me give my students the ability to invoke the sensory needs that they have on individual levels. Meeting sensory needs help teach students with their needs, to regulate their body and emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melissa's classroom raised $670

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My Project

A light table can be a valuable tool for young children with disabilities, especially those who may have sensory processing challenges. Here are some reasons why a light table is beneficial for sensory input in this context:

Visual Stimulation:

The bright and even illumination provided by a light table can offer visual stimulation, attracting the child's attention and encouraging visual exploration.

Sensory Integration:

For children with sensory processing disorders, a light table can provide a controlled and consistent sensory experience. The even light can help integrate visual input with other sensory stimuli, promoting a more organized sensory system.

Tactile Exploration:

When combined with translucent or transparent materials, a light table allows for tactile exploration of different textures and materials.

Fine Motor Skills Development:

Engaging with objects on a light table often involves picking up, manipulating, and placing items. These activities help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.

Calming Effect:

The gentle illumination of a light table can have a calming effect on some children. This is particularly beneficial for those with sensory processing challenges or anxiety, as it provides a soothing and controlled environment.

Encouraging Social Interaction:

Using a light table in group settings promotes social interaction. Children can collaborate on projects, share materials, and engage in cooperative play, fostering social skills and peer relationships.

Customizable Learning Experience:

The versatility of a light table allows for a wide range of activities and adaptations to meet the specific needs and preferences of each child. It can be easily integrated into various educational and therapeutic interventions.

In summary, a light table provides a multi-sensory and customizable learning environment that can be particularly beneficial for young children with disabilities. It addresses visual, tactile, and fine motor skills, while also promoting a sense of calm and engagement.

Ms. Melissa Hoonah School Grades PreK-2

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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

48 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Space-Saver Color-Changing Light Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00

Materials cost

$499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.95

Sales tax

 $7.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$568.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.40

Total project goal

$669.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $669.31

2 Donors

-$336.16

Donations toward project cost

-$285.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.42

match offer

-$333.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.97

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 $0.00

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