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Ms. Taylor from Columbia, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools for School!

Help me give my students a sensory tent, a lava lamp, fidget toys, and other supplies for sensory experiences at school to help regulate their emotions and be ready to learn. We use timers and safe spaces a lot, and we quickly go through items from play!

  • $412 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Our students attend a very specialized program for their needs, and we meet them where they are at. Sensory tools can be expensive, and we go through them quickly based on our excited learners.

I would love to help support our teachers from having to buy all of these items for their students.

We spend a lot of time, care, and money through our programming, and any support would be appreciated.

Students with autism have a lot of varying sensory needs, and we make every effort to meet these needs prior to learning! We can't learn if our bodies/mind are in fight/flight/freeze.

Ms. Taylor Eastconn Education & Vocational Center Grades 9-12 Columbia, CT View local requests Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultrapopp Pop up Sensory Tent for Kids, Extra Big 47x47in Black out Calming Hideout Den, Calm Down Fort for Kid Autism Anxiety ADHD SPD, Collapsible Autistic Sensory Room Play Tents with Door & Window • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
Lightahead LED Jellyfish Lava Lamp Round with 18 LEDs & Vibrant Multi Color Changing Light Effects. The Ultimate Large Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Ideal Gift (Large) • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
64 Pcs Stretchy String Fidget Toys, Stress Relief Kits for Kids and Adults,Gifts for Birthday Party Favors, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, School Classroom Rewards（Assorted forms and colors） • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
16 Sets Textured Sensory Tiles Sensory Mini Mats Educational Tactile Sensory Toys Assorted Texture Sensory Floor Tiles Textured Mat for Autism Learning Play Fidget Activity Game (Round) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
30 PCS Quiet Fidgets Toys,Multicolor Fidget Toys for Adults,Kids-Sensory Items for Relaxation,Autism,Decompression-Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $22.08 1 $22.08
TheAwristocrat_USA Company_9 Spiky Silicone Slap Bracelets - Rainbow of Colors - Soft & Safe for Party Favors - Durable - ADHD Sensory • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Liquid Timer - Sensory Toy for Relaxation, Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer with Floating Color Lava Lamp, 3-Pack Incredibly Effective Calming Stress Relief Hourglass Toy for Kids & Adults, Autism & ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers - Social Emotional Feelings Toys for Special Needs, Texture Shapes Learning Tactile Toy Preschool Classroom Must Haves, Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Oral Motor Chew Tool, P and T Shape Sensory Chew Toy, 4 Pack Silicone Chewing Sticks for Autistic Chewers, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Stimulation or Special Needs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LESONG Sensory Toys Squeeze Autism Toys, Feelings Activity Set Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games, Calming Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Special Needs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy for Calming, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE Piece (Assorted) • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toy Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Calming Toys for Kids with Autism, ADHD - Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$315.09

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$4.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.73

Total project goal

$411.55

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