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Mrs. Hansen from Las Vegas NV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Stimulating Sensory Tools for Successful Students

Help me give my students a variety of sensory-friendly tools to self-manage over-stimulation!

  • $434 goal

This project expired on May 17, 2022.

This project expired on May 17, 2022.

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My Students

I love teaching, and my students love school! The school is a Title I at-risk school, and my students are in third grade; many are gifted, and all of them are so excited to learn. I was given the fantastic opportunity to teach a new group of outstanding students this school year. The school itself is tiny due to its location in the middle of the city. Since state funding is tied to pupils, budget cuts have been made. I want to enrich my students' education with more engaging tools and lessons, especially for those who are more kinesthetic learners.

My Project

I have a handful of students in my classroom this year that are sensory seekers. I have been adding tools to help them manage over-stimulation throughout the year before it becomes overwhelming.

I want to provide my sensory-seeking students with more tools that engage the sense of touch for the purpose of sensory and emotional management.

These tools would be placed at desks and around the room in "calm stations" for students to use throughout the school day. Each of the resources in my project engages a specific sense or body part that can redirect "big feelings" into tactile experiences.

- Orbeez, stress balls, slinky, Play-doh, and kinetic sand address "touch" and can help students regain control when agitated.

- Legos require self-management and reinforce control.

- The weighted lap pad addresses "touch" in a different context - it uses pressure to provide a sense of comfort.

- The storage bins would be used to store the various items in different spots around the classrooms.

- The timer cubes would be used to help students control the time they spend at each station.

- The squishy grips would be used for these students as a sensory stimulation to be used daily. This could be especially helpful for students who are hands-on and need stimulation in order to maintain focus.

Providing these tools would help my students explore how different mediums stimulate different sensations while encouraging independence and self-advocacy when overwhelmed.

Mrs. Hansen
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SENSORY4U Weighted Lap Blanket Pad for Kids Dog Puppy Weighted Blanket 4 Lbs - Washable - Perfect for Sensory Disorders Such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Stress and Poor Concentration • Amazon Business $44.95 2 $89.90
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $43.49 1 $43.49
IRIS USA 12 Qt. Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, Stackable and Nestable, 6 Pack, Pearl with Black Buckle • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Special Supplies 100 Squishy Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults - Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (100) • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Orbeez, The One and Only, 75,000 Non-Toxic Rainbow Water Beads, Sensory Toy for Kids Aged 5 and up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
welltop Cube Timer, 2 Pack Kitchen Timer with 4 LED Light Alarm Kids Child Exercise Workout Gravity Sensor Flip Timer for Time Management and Countdown Settings (White - 1 3 5 10 and 15 20 30 60 min) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Sensory Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazing Patterns: Adult Coloring Book, Stress Relieving Mandala Style Patterns • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Blue, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $5.27 1 $5.27
The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Party Favors and Gifts, Toys for 5 Year Old Girls and Boys, by Just Play • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$309.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.10

Total project goal

$434.00

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