My students need materials to help with high sensory stimulation. They become overstimulated by lights, noise and often need seating supports to help create a calming environment.
I teach in a self contained style preschool classroom. My students are aged 3-5 with disabilities that impact their ability to engage in a typically developing classroom. This being said, my classroom is adapted to meet their needs and how they learn.
Like their typical peers, my students love to engage in art, manipulatives, outdoor/ gross motor play, blocks and music.
My students love sensory exploration. My students learn through hands on learning and an environment that meets their needs.
I get to teach some of the greatest students but I cannot do it alone. Having support is critical!
My Project
My students have a variety of disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.. They vary in needs, language, social skills and academics. The majority of my students are effected by sensory stimuli. My ratio is 1-6 students. If I go over 12 students, I get a 3rd teacher assistant but this also means I can have 18 students in my room which in turn makes overstimulation drastically increase.
The loud fluorescent lights make it challenging for my students to concentrate.
Often, we need to turn the lights off which impacts their ability to engage in a different manner. Covering the lights with light covers will drastically improve how lighting effects my students learning. Noise is another way that my students are effected. Having a pair of noise cancelling headphones available with dramatically lower meltdowns. Changing seating is a great way to increase production in my class. Using bands on the chairs encourage my students to get their feet wiggles out in a safe manner without disrupting classmates.
Yogibo products are a classroom favorite. By adding the caterpillar roll to my library center, I will be increasing engagement in books and language, an area that my children struggle with.
More than a third 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
Fluorescent Light Covers Cozy Shades - Softening Light Filter, Light Diffuser for Game Room, Classroom, Office, Kids Bedrooms, or Hospital Room 48 x 24 inches - Set of 4 - Tranquil Sky Blue
• Amazon Business
$28.99
4
$115.96
Yogibo Caterpillar Colorful Striped Body Roll, Bright
• Amazon Business
$109.00
1
$109.00
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy For Kids 3 Pack | Bounce, Kick & Stretch Your Feet | For ADHD, ADD, SPD, Autism & Poor Concentration | Improve Classroom Focus, Ameliorate Sensory Input
• Amazon Business
$12.90
1
$12.90
Vanderfields Earmuffs for Kids - Hearing Protection Muffs For Children Small Adults Women - Foldable Design Ear Defenders Protector with Adjustable Padded Headband for Optimal Noise Reduction - Blue
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Materials cost
$249.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.49
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$303.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.48
Total project goal
$356.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$356.56
3 Donors
-$178.28
Donations toward project cost
-$151.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.74
match offer
-$178.28
Match offer toward project cost
-$151.54
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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