Help me give my students with special needs much-needed sensory tools such as a color-changing light center, sensory cushions, and a weighted lap pad so that they can explore and determine what works for them. I am creating a sensory exploration group and break space, and these tools would be perfect.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carrie's classroom raised $575
This project is fully funded
My Project
I am an occupational therapist and planning to develop a sensory exploration group for my students with special needs. These students are amazing! Unfortunately, the funding for the school is limited and the classroom itself is severely lacking in sensory items. These students deserve to have access to things that work for their sensational brains and all the complexities that come with it. I want to give them opportunities to explore different items. Each student will have opportunities to rate whether or not they like an item and determine how it impacts their energy level (not everyone needs to calm down!). This information and these items can be used and reused to ensure these students have supports in place to help them be at the energy level they need to succeed at school. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 3 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Toddler, Baby, Teenager, Boys, Girls - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Items for Sleep - Calm Down Corner Supplies - 20" x 23"
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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)
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USAGA Head Massager Scalp Massager 20 Fingers Head Scratcher for Head Body Relaxing (Black & Black)
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$8.99
1
$8.99
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Bubble Timer - Rectangular Sensory Relaxation Water Toy - Assorted Colors, 1 Piece
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$7.99
1
$7.99
Boxgear 6pc Multicolored Fidget Toys for Kids, Boys, Girls, Adults - Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression - Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$400.02
Vendor shipping charges
$17.35
Sales tax
$35.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$488.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.18
Total project goal
$574.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$574.55
5 Donors
-$269.24
Donations toward project cost
-$259.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$9.71
match offer
-$269.23
Match offer toward project cost
-$228.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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