My students need materials like food coloring, glue, and liquid starch to engage in themed sensory experiences. They also need a new area to complete a sensory station, and this sand and water table is perfect!
As an occupational therapist, the children that I work with are typically medically fragile and have delays. They require break down of subjects and materials that are developmentally appropriate. Often in order to maintain attention to academics, engaging materials are a must. Breaks and adaptations allows them to refocus and stimulate their brain in another way, while allowing them to learn and achieve independence, strength, and good coordination and fine motor skills in order to be successful learners.
Special needs children required adaptive toys, and materials for learning and for play.
You will be providing opportunities for the children to play like all children do. So often activities and breaks for these projects are supported by related service providers like myself.
My Project
Providing my students with the materials to create, and use sensory equipment for tactile exploration will improve their attention. This is a great learning experience also. Just a couple of things they do are; learning to use measuring cups, turn taking, they work on their hand strength, colors, communication, and sensory intake. Having materials on hand like glue, liquid starch, and shaving cream makes it so easy to expose these children to these opportunities.
Sensory activities promote exploration, and naturally encourage children to discover feedback about textures; as well as enhancing play, and exploration.
Having a sensory table where they can learn in the classroom not only gives organization but keeps this messy activity less messy, and organized; as well as keeping things neat by using the kinetic sand and sand toys! Children learn the best and retain the most information when they have all of their senses engaged. Help these children explore and complete more complex learning tasks that supports cognitive growth, language development, gross and fine motor skills, social interaction and problem solving skills.
ECR4Kids Assorted Colors Sand and Water Adjustable Activity Play Table Center with Lids, Square (2-Station)
• Amazon Business
$134.99
1
$134.99
Kinetic Sand Sand In Motion , 11 lbs
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$49.99
1
$49.99
Sterilite 16428012 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$22.88
2
$45.76
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Premium Clear, Washable, 1 Gallon, 1 Count - Great For Making Slime
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$19.99
2
$39.98
Elmer's E3860 Multi-Purpose Glue-All, 1 Gallon
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$18.07
2
$36.14
Purex Sta-Flo Liquid Starch, 64 Ounce
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$10.99
3
$32.97
Elmer's Liquid Glitter Glue, Washable, Assorted Colors, 6 Ounces Each, 3 Count - Great For Making Slime
• Amazon Business
$8.03
3
$24.09
Kinetic Sand Molds and Tools Kit - 23 Piece Kinetic Sand Molds + 5 Sand Art Tools for Magic Sand Brookstone Moon Dough and More
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Maddie Rae's Food Coloring Kit - 12 Color Variety Kit - Safe, Food Grade Non Toxic Formula for all Slime Making
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Brodi Slime Storage Containers, 20 Pack Foam Ball Storage Containers with Lids for 20g Slime
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Learning Resources Handy Scoopers
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Shaving Cream for Men, 10 Ounce, Pack of 6
• Amazon Business
$8.16
1
$8.16
Foam Beads for DIY Slime – Craft Styrofoam Balls 0.1-0.35 inch(47000pcs) for Kids Homemade Slime, Home Decorative, Wedding and Party Decorations (5 Pack)
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$7.99
1
$7.99
Sooper Beads Water Beads Rainbow Mix, 8 oz (20,000 beads) for Orbeez Spa Refill, Sensory Toys and Décor
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Materials cost
$439.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$476.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$84.01
Total project goal
$560.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$560.07
3 Donors
-$560.07
Donations toward project cost
-$476.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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