Help me give my students sensory tools. Sensory items like fidgets, weighted lap pads, and headphones help my autistic students stay calm and comfortable. These tools support regulation and make our classroom a more inclusive space for learning.
$411 goal
This project expired on October 2, 2025.
This project expired on October 2, 2025.
My Project
Sensory items are essential for helping my autistic students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Tools like fidgets, weighted lap pads, visual timers, and noise-canceling headphones support emotional regulation and reduce sensory overload in the classroom. These tools are not just helpful—they’re necessary. They empower my students to manage big feelings, focus during lessons, and transition between activities with greater ease. By creating a sensory-friendly environment, I can better meet each child’s unique needs and help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your support makes a lasting difference in their day-to-day success.
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Roylco Sensory Rice - Assorted Colors, 1 lb Bags, Set of 6
• Blick Art Materials
$35.49
1
$35.49
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20
• School Specialty
$29.02
1
$29.02
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
48PCS Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Toys, Large Magnetic Cube Toy for Sensory STEM Education Preschool Magnet Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls, Compatile with Mine Magnet World
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
• Amazon Business
36 Pcs Blue Chair Bands Fidget for Kids with Fidgety Feet Chair Bands Rubber Band for Elastic Bands Stress Leg Strap Kids Chairs Students ADHD Sensory
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Sensory Sand Ice Cream Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$14.99
1
$14.99
hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad
• Quill.com
$13.76
1
$13.76
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$13.50
1
$13.50
Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C Clips Plastic Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linked Math Game - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin Math Links Counting Toy
• Amazon Business
$13.19
1
$13.19
Calm Down Corner Boho Posters | Classroom and Special Education Must Haves | Therapy Calming Corner Items for Kids | Calming Corner Kit with Posters, Solutions Wall
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Rainbow Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toys Sensory Tube for Toddlers 3 5 7, Sensory Squeeze Toys for Special Need Children, Anxiety - Road Trip, Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$7.59
1
$7.59
GNAWRISHING Sensory Chew Necklace, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color)
• Amazon Business
$7.58
1
$7.58
Kinetic Sand, Castle Case with 1lb Teal Play Sand, Storage Container, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up
• Amazon Business
$6.18
1
$6.18
Materials cost
$301.21
Vendor shipping charges
$13.60
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$349.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.65
Total project goal
$410.98
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