Help me give my students sensory tools that will help them focus and regulate in class. Often our kids need their sensory needs fulfilled before they can begin to work on academics.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ashley's classroom raised $512
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I work with students who have autism and other sensory processing disorders in a self-contained school. Our school is very unique and our students are wonderful! I work with elementary students. A lot of the time we need to address their social, emotional, sensory, and communication needs before we can even begin to think about working on academics.
I love watching them grow to love and feel safe at school.
My students deserve all the great things in this world. They deserve to have rich and engaging experiences. They deserve to be loved and protected. They deserve to have a voice and know that what they feel matters.
My Project
I work with students who have autism and other sensory disorders. Often their sensory needs come first before learning can happen.
We are teaching our students to use sensory items as "tools not toys" to help improve focus, regulate challenging behavior, and create a sense of well-being and peace in my classroom.
You can help us by funding our project for tools for all the senses: touch, feel, smell, taste, and hear
My students process sensory information differently than most neurotypical people. This might mean they need more sensory input to be alert and able to work in school, or they might need less sensory input to keep them calm and focused. We use sensory tools such as fidgets, wobble seats, and manipulatives to help regulate my student's sensory systems. Utilizing sensory tools helps my students focus by either alerting their bodies if they are understimulated or calming their bodies when they are overstimulated. Pop fidgets will help keep hands busy so that students can remain focused. A water play station will help my students stay calm and focused or to keep them alert. Aromatherapy will be used as a helpful tool to create an environment that is relaxing and inviting. Oral motor sensory tools can help provide sensory input to help a student feel grounded and replace unwanted behaviors such as biting or putting objects in their mouths. Fidget tools can provide in-hand manipulation, help increase concentration when students are required to listen.
These tools will impact the well-being of my students for years to come. Thank you for all your help!
More than half 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
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles
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$124.99
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$124.99
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set - Ultrasonic Diffuser & Top 10 Essential Oils - 400ml Diffuser with 4 Timer & 7 Ambient Light Settings - Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils - Lavender
• Amazon Business
$39.95
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$39.95
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys For Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items for Kids, Liquid Motion Bubbler (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
2 Packs Pop Fidget Sensory Toys, Autism Special Needs Stress Relief Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys, Round and Square Squeeze Toys for Kids Children Adults (Set of 2)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$29.97
Gmajdar Fidget Toys Pack Push Pop Bubble Mochi Squishy Toys Set Stress Relief Toys for Kids Adults Anxiety Birthday Party Favor Goodie Bags Fillers
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$24.99
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$24.99
40000PCS Water Beads Sensory Toys Set for Kids ,Sensory Bin Kit Include - Large Water Gel Beads, Ocean Toy, 2 Inflatable Water Mat, Cups, Funnel, Scoop, Spoons, Tweezers
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$22.99
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$22.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers, Personalized Sound Buzzers, Talking Button, Set of 4, Easter Gits for Kids, Ages 3+
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$21.95
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$21.95
Everyday Educate Sensory Chew Necklace for Boys and Girls - Durable Chew Necklace for Kids with Autism ADHD - Biting Teething Needs - Sensory Chewy Dewey(4) Pack
• Amazon Business
$18.95
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$18.95
Outdoor Solar String Lights, Solar Fairy Lights, 12M / 39.4Ft 120LEDS 8 Modes, Waterproof Copper Wire Lighting for Indoor Outdoor Wedding Patio Home Garden Decoration (Warm White)
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$16.19
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$16.19
Sensory Chew Necklace, SLGOL Rinbow Color Silicone Chew Pendant Training and Development Fidget Toy Chewing Necklace for Teething Babies, Autism ADHD SPD, Oral Motor, Anxiety, Autistic Children,5 Pack
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$14.99
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$14.99
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Balls for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard Outdoor Game
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$12.99
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$12.99
Hibery 5 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls, Great Sensory Fidget Toys, Rainbow Pom Bouncy Stress Balls Games Fun Party Favor
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$11.99
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$11.99
Fidget Toys and Textured Sensory Toys by BUNMO - Textured Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy. Bumpy Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids Make Perfect Anxiety Toys, Autism Sensory Toys, and Stress Toys.
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
Kicko Puffer Balls - 6 Pack - 5.5 Inch - Thick Squishy Balls in Assorted Colors for Kids, Sensory Game, Stress Relief, Therapy Toy, Party Favor, Goody Bag Filler
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$9.99
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$9.99
TUXEPOC Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids,Pendant Chewable Jewelry Set for Boys and Girls(6 Pack),Silicone chewlery Oral Motor Sticks for Kids with ADHD, Teething, Autism, Biting Needs
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$8.95
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$8.95
Materials cost
$398.87
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$434.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.74
Total project goal
$511.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$511.59
8 Donors
-$493.94
Donations toward project cost
-$422.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$71.84
match offer
-$15.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$12.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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