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Ms. Hermsmeier from Charlottesville VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools

Help me give my students tools to support sensory needs and restock our classroom reset zone.

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My Project

Help me provide my students with sensory skills to support emotional regulation in the classroom. I have a class of students with diverse sensory needs. My students enjoy utilizing our class reset zone and using the tools to regain attention, calm down, and be ready for learning. Having tools available to students helps them regulate their emotions and channel their energy. I am requesting Weighted Lap Pads, Anxiety Sensory Calm Stickers, Chew Necklaces and other sensory tools. Help me get tools for my student to support them in having their sensory needs met, developing emotional regulation skills, and helping them direct their attention to support learning.

Ms. Hermsmeier
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad, Large, Multicolor, Green - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $68.99 2 $137.98
Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
Lakeshore Weighted Washable Sensory Butterfly • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
Nezyo 84 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Calm Stickers Self Adhesive Calming Strips Textured Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Pads for Classroom Phone Desk Adults Teens (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Chew Necklace, Autism Chew Necklace (4PCS), Sensory Necklace Set, Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, for Biting Needs, Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor (100% Food Grade Silicone), for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
PETBSNVB 1 100 200 pop it, 200 Chart Pop it, 200 Pop it with Numbers, Square Popper for Elementary,Fidget Sensory Toy,Montessori Educational Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $8.55 2 $17.10
PETBSNVB Both Side Word Pop Fidget Game, CVC Word, Alphabet, Letter, ABC, Phonics Pop it Board, Square Popper, Montessori Educational for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 1 2 3 Year Old • Amazon Business $7.95 2 $15.90
Pop-n-Teach Alphabet Pop It Rainbow Fidget Toy with Letters - 1st Grade Classroom Must Haves- Round Bubble ABC Pop Its - Popits for Kids - Toddlers Poppers Sensory Learning Toy • Amazon Business $7.72 2 $15.44

Materials cost

$450.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.34

Total project goal

$602.24

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Total project goal

 $602.24

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 $602.24

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