Help me give my students calming and sensory tools that will help regulate their emotions and fulfill sensory needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Litvak's classroom raised $461
This project is fully funded
My Students
My classroom is a diverse, inclusive classroom of low-income students aged 3 to 5. For most of my students, this is their first learning experience. All of our students receive complimentary breakfast and lunch at school. We are located in the inner city of Pittsburgh and provide a free comprehensive program that is designed to nurture and support each child as we prepare them to transition to kindergarten.
My students are very interested in learning about letters, math, social studies, engineering, and science, and they enjoy exploring technology.
They are dreamers, thinkers, and questioners and love to discover new things about the world around them. Despite their challenges, they come to school each day ready to work and play with smiles and positive attitudes.
My Project
All children need to feel safe, calm, and connected in order to be ready to engage and learn. Many of my children come to school stressed and upset due to circumstances outside of their control. Mindfulness helps students calm and find their center, to refocus and find themselves again.
I am requesting calming and sensory tools that will help regulate their emotions and fulfill sensory needs.
By providing calming and sensory materials I can give my students an opportunity to get themselves together and be ready to learn.
Students don't always know how to calm down, pay attention, and get focused, especially if their brains are stressed or tired. These are skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. It will be nice for them to be able to fidget with the fidget toys or squishy balls if they have been hyper. Sensory items like the sand and water beads will help everyone refocus their thoughts and get on the right track and allow them to focus on higher-level needs such as expressing their creativity and learning academic skills.
Nearly all 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
Lightahead Extra Large 4 FT LED Fantasy Bubble Fish Tube Fake Aquarium with Remote Control,10 Fish & 20 Color Light Effects. The Ultimate Sensory Lamp.
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$108.99
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$108.99
Kids Magnetic Tiles Toys, 100Pcs 3D Magnetic Building Blocks Tiles Set, Building Construction Educational STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls
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$45.99
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$45.99
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62534U05C)
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$30.11
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$30.11
Lightahead Artificial Tropical Fish Decorative Sensory Aquarium Lamp Virtual Ocean in Motion (Marine Life A)
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$29.99
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$29.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4)
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$29.99
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$29.99
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls
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$29.95
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$29.95
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids
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$17.97
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$17.97
ZMYBCPACK 12 Pack 13.6 OZ (400 ml) Clear PET Plastic Juice Bottles With Black Lids- Plastic Smoothie Bottles Ideal For Juice, Milk and Other Beverage
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$16.99
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$16.99
Liquimo Spiral Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer for Kids - Bubble Drop Hourglass with Gift Box - Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Activity - Office Desk Top Accessories, Holiday Stocking Stuffers
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$15.99
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$15.99
BABIYA Large Water Gel Beads (1200pcs) Giant Jumbo Water Beads Jelly Pearls Rainbow Mix for Kids Sensory Playing, Wedding Home Decoration, Plants Vase Filler
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$10.90
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$10.90
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 2 LBS of Sand with Castle Molds and Tray (Blue) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
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$10.49
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$10.49
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor
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$8.99
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$8.99
Materials cost
$356.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$391.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.12
Total project goal
$460.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$460.82
18 Donors
-$460.82
Donations toward project cost
-$391.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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