This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My middle school students have high functioning Autism. They are very intelligent, eager to learn, and an absolute joy to teach. While many of them can produce close to grade level work, they have a hard time with social interactions and reading natural social cues. In addition, they have high anxiety levels which compounds their academic and social issues. A smaller self-contained classroom helps them cope with their anxiety, practice social skills, and learn in an environment without a lot of distractions. They thrive on rituals and routines.
My students rely on a small space in our classroom when they need time away from the class to calm down or cool off.
Even in a smaller classroom setting, my students still get overwhelmed easily. The smallest change (such as a substitute bus driver or a different item for breakfast) or disruption to their normal routine can cause a large amount of anxiety. When their anxiety gets too much for them to handle, they can go into the calming corner until they are ready to rejoin the class. The materials such as a bean bag chair, hand weights, fidgets, calming bottles will help them regain composure.
My Project
The resources I chose for my project will help my students when their anxiety becomes too much for them to handle. The sensory sand will give them a calming feeling, and they can begin to relax as they rake the sand. The blankets and the bean bag chairs will make the space seem cozy, and they will take away from any negative stigma about using the calming corner. The koosh balls can be tossed up and down in a calming manner. The calming bottles will provide a visual for them to look at while in the space.
My students will be able to spend more time learning because these resources will help reduce their anxiety.
The choices in the calming center will promote self-calming instead of fleeing the classroom to escape an over stimulating situation.
Sensory Sand Kit (Green, 4 Pound)
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$20.25
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$20.25
Neliblu Sensory Toy For Relaxation - ADHD Fidget Toys - Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer - Toy for Sensory Play, Calming Toy, (1 Piece) Assorted Colors By
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$8.97
2
$17.94
AmazonBasics Neoprene Dumbbells 5-Pound, Set of 2, Green
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Hibery 5 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls, Soft Active Fun Toy, Sensory Fidgets Toys Rainbow Pom Colorful Bouncy Stress Toy
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$11.99
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$11.99
Sensory Ring and Fidget Toy | Soft, Flexible Ring and Rubber Spikes | Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety| Promotes Focus and Clarity | Children, Youth, Adults Sensory Toys
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$10.90
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$10.90
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 2-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, (Amazon Exclusive)
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$215.43
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.23
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$248.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.88
Total project goal
$292.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$292.54
4 Donors
-$224.41
Donations toward project cost
-$214.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$9.75
match offer
-$40.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$34.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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