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Mrs. Hooks from Buda TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting a Sensory Space

My students need items for bridging sensory processing deficits and making them better able to navigate the school environment.

  • $664 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

Special needs students hold a special place in my heart. The joy on their faces when they are able to accomplish even the smallest task, ignites a fire inside me. My classroom is full of large personalities and different disabilities from non-verbal to very verbal and active.

The challenge we face daily is appealing to each of their learning styles and skill base.

The drive for success, is in each of these wonderful students. I am so excited for another school year to continue to watch them grow.

My Project

In a Foundational Learning classroom, our students are learning to navigate the school environment to the best of their abilities. We are requesting organizers to keep visual schedule pieces organized and rolling stools to make it easier for teachers and assistants to move between students.

Sensory processing overwhelms the student and makes it difficult to absorb what is important.

The maracas, liquid activity mats, chewy necklaces and noise canceling headphones will help make the students as successful as possible.

Our students are also very reliant on visuals, social stories and schedules. The personal laminator and sleeves will allow us to make visuals that will be able to withstand what students put them through.

Mrs. Hooks
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Centers for Children, Toddler, Teens, 12" X 12" Pack of 9 Tiles in Different Color • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Bluetooth Headset, Foldable Over Ear Wireless Headphones Hands-free Calling with CD Quality Talking/playing HD Sound for Smartphone, Tablet, PC • Amazon Business $11.95 8 $95.60
Rfiver Small Medical/Spa/Drafting Stool in Red 24 inch with wheels and Height Adjustment SC1002R • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
HH166 - Fill It Up! Fine Motor Jars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
KLOUD City Jewelry Box Organizers with Adjustable Dividers for Beads and Earrings Storage(3Pcs Clear Plastic) … • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Munchables Sensory Chewelry 3-Pack - Boys' Chew Pendants (Navy/Red Spider, Charcoal Arrowhead & Black Dog Tags) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Sensory Chew Necklace PREMIUM STRENGTH (2 pack) for Boys, Girls, Kids and Adults. Great for Severe Chewers! Autism, ADHD, Baby Teething, Silicone Puzzle Autism, Awareness Necklace, Chewlery. • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Today Is Children's Calendar Wall Chart by Alma's Design - Red • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $10.45 2 $20.90
JJ434 - Sort-A-Shape Activity Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
SENSO MEGA BUNDLE Sensory Chew Necklace Set - (4 PACK + BONUS PENCIL TOPPER) - Silicone Chewy for ADHD, Teething, Autism, Biting, Oral Motor Chew Toy for Boys and Girls - UPGRADED TOUGHER CHEW • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Neliblu Add Life To the Party, 24 Neon Maracas, Bright and Colorful Party Favors, Noisemaker for New Years Party, Neon Maracas - for Mexican Fiesta, or Classroom Musical Instrument, 1 Dozen Pairs • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97

Materials cost

$526.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.55

Total project goal

$663.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$663.68

15 Donors

-$663.68

Donations toward project cost

-$564.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.55

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$0.00

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