My students need a sensory space to help calm and focus themselves.
$846 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My exceptional students are learning in a highly structured classroom at a Title 1 dual language school. They come to school everyday to participate in individualized education that focuses on communication skills, motor skills, behavior management, pre-academic and academic instruction and social skills.
Sometimes the world can be overwhelming for my students, and my job is to help them learn to safely handle their feelings and sensory needs.
Students in my class fall on the autism spectrum or have related disabilities that benefit from instructional strategies designed for students on the autism spectrum.
My students learn in a close-knit small environment and grow everyday! They work hard on academic skills and play hard while practicing social, communication and behavioral skills.
My Project
Individuals on the autism spectrum often have challenges with sensory processing. That means that the students in my classroom are impacted in their ability to respond to information that comes in through their senses: sight, touch, sound, smell and taste. Studies conducted by therapists have proven that play and interaction in a sensory space can change how the brain reacts to sensory stimulation, thus improving daily functioning for individuals on the autism spectrum.
I have chosen objects that stimulate the senses, such as a light cube, a bubble tube, a sensory crash pad, and various other materials, to create a sensory space within my classroom.
My students will have the option to spend time each day in the sensory space to help them calm, focus and self-regulate. The objects chosen will allow them to have access to sensory stimulation when they need it.
SensoryMoon 3.9 ft Bubble Tube Floor Lamp w 10 Fish, 20 Color Remote and Tall Water Tower Tank is Best LED Aqua Night Light for Kids Bedroom, Autism or Fake Aquarium Column Stand for Living Room Decor
• Amazon Business
$119.00
1
$119.00
Milliard Crash Pad | Sensory Tool for Kids and Adults | Comes with Bonus Washable Cover | 5ft x 5ft
• Amazon Business
$99.99
1
$99.99
Swirly Mats Set
• Nasco
$66.25
1
$66.25
Educational Light Cube Accessory Kit
• Nasco
$44.95
1
$44.95
CoolSand Deluxe Bucket Kinetic Play Sand With Inflatable Sandbox – Learning Set Edition
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Ocean Wave Projector,Delicacy 12 LED Remote Control Undersea Projector Lamp,7 Color Changing Music Player Night Light Projector for Kids Adults Bedroom Living Room Decoration
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
FlagHouse Vibrating Pillow
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$645.06
Vendor shipping charges
$34.12
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$718.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$126.86
Total project goal
$845.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$845.72
10 Donors
-$543.00
Donations toward project cost
-$468.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$75.00
match offer
-$295.13
Match offer toward project cost
-$250.86
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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