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Mrs. Thor from N. Salt Lake, UT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools for Focus

My students need three Boogie Board Writing Tablets, Thinking Putty and Theraputty Resistive Exercise Putty.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thor's classroom raised $290

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My Students

Imagine being 8-9 years old. You're in your third grade classroom. You see bright lights, the kid next to you is chewing gum, the birds are making noise, the street outside is buzzing with cars, it's hot, and your teacher is asking you to focus on learning. Ack! You need a break! So do my students.

Most of my students have autism, anxiety, another disability, or all of the above.

It is tough to focus in school due to sensory overload or emotions. My students have a lot to deal with in school, but I think that makes them the most incredible kids on the planet. They are kind, caring, and sympathetic. They know what it's like to be overwhelmed, so they understand when someone else is struggling. They are open-minded and compassionate. They are the kids who will someday change the world.

My Project

It is tough to do more than one thing at a time. When sensory overload gets in the way, it is the hardest thing in the world to focus on learning. My students need many breaks throughout the day, and one of the best items we've used is a Boogie Board. If we had a few in our own classroom, my students could take a break exactly when they need one, regardless of which other rooms in the school are occupied. Many of my students need to do something with their hands in order to focus on the task at hand. I am requesting Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, Theraputty Resistive Exercise Putty, and Thinking Putty. Putty will give the sensory input they need in order to focus, it will calm them when they are overloaded, it will help improve motor skills, and it will make school more fun.

When my students are able to calm themselves down, they are ready to learn.

When they are able to focus, they will learn more and retain more. They will get the sensory input they need and it will prevent meltdowns (which are scary for everyone in the room). This will lead to a better, happier classroom community that is able to learn the most they can in the best way possible.

Mrs. Thor Spectrum Academy - North Salt Lake (K-3) Grades 3-5 N. Salt Lake, UT View local requests 30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Mini Tin Complete Bundle Gift Set with Exclusive "Lizard Lips" Hypercolor - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $47.95 1 $47.95
Crazy Aaron's 11 Pack Putty Mini Tin Assortment • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Boogie Board Original 8.5" LCD eWriter, Cyan (PT01085CYAA0002) • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Boogie Board 8.5-Inch LCD Writing Tablet, Pink (PT01085PNKA0002) • Amazon Business $27.40 1 $27.40
Boogie Board 8.5-Inch LCD Writing Tablet, Black (PT01085BLKA0002) • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
Theraputty Resistive Exercise Putty - Set of 6 resistances - 4 oz. • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
Crazy Aaron's Super Scarab Mini Tin • Amazon Business $7.22 1 $7.22
Thinking Putty - Twilight - 2 inch • Amazon Business $6.22 1 $6.22

Materials cost

$213.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.45

Total project goal

$289.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $289.68

5 Donors

-$289.68

Donations toward project cost

-$246.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.45

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 $0.00

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