Help me give my students these sensory materials they need in order to take calm and MUCH needed sensory breaks. These sensory materials will also help my students cope positively through times of frustration, sadness, and/or anger.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I have the privilege to be teaching 10 sweet little boys in a self-contained Autism classroom. My students put a smile on my face every single day. They are energetic, loving, and eager to learn.
My students require frequent movement breaks with sensory objects (squishy balls, weighted vests, dancing, etc.) They require frequent rewards (breaks in the sensory space, time with toys/trains/books, etc.) My students use a Working For card with a five penny system, where they earn pennies by completing their work, making good choices, etc.
They choose what their reward will be from a Choice Board. My students will LOVE any contribution to our welcoming, caring, student-centered, learning-focused classroom.
My Project
These sensory items will make my classroom a more welcoming, calm, and safety-focused classroom. Items such as the weighted vests, sensory boat, and squishy toys will help my students calm down during times of frustration, anger, and/or sadness. These materials will serve as a safe way for my students to cope positively.
Items such as the wiggle board, scooters, and trampoline will give my students the movement breaks they need throughout their day in order to focus on learning during instruction!
Items such as the classroom calendar set and velcro will help me provide a fun, interactive morning meeting to discuss daily topics like the day, month, weather, and season! The velcro will help me create a structured daily schedule board for my students, where they will work on independent skills by checking their schedule during transitions.
VEST WEIGHTED SOFT SMALL - BLUE
• School Specialty
$65.31
2
$130.62
Milliard Crash Pad | Sensory Pad with Foam Blocks for Kids and Adults + Bonus Washable Cover | 5 feet x 5 feet
• Amazon Business
$129.00
1
$129.00
Harkla Hug (60 inches) - Inflatable Peapod for Children with Sensory Needs - Great Sensory Product for Ages 6 to 12 - Occupational Therapy Tools, Sensory Chair
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
Gardenature Trampoline-36 Portable Trampoline for Kids-Blue
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
SPOONER FREESTYLE BALANCE BOARD - 24 INCH BLUE
• School Specialty
$44.86
1
$44.86
AIEX 39.37 Feet/12m Hook And Loop Self Adhesive Tape Roll With Gift Scissors (White)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
Blue, Plastic Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Physical Education Class or Home Use
• Amazon Business
$17.85
2
$35.70
Rectangular Storage Basket Collapse Canvas Fabric Storage Bin with Handles for Organizing Home/Kitchen/Kids Toy/Office/Closet/Shelf Baskets (Navy Toys)
• Amazon Business
$14.88
2
$29.76
My First Crayola Double Doodle Board, Drawing Tablet, Toddler Toy, Gift
• Amazon Business
$8.49
3
$25.47
Impresa Products Spiky Sensory Balls (Pack of 5) - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
11 Educational Posters for Preschool Learning (Preschool Posters) Classroom Posters Include ABC/Alphabet Poster, Solar System Poster, Shapes Colors Letters & Numbers (Non Laminated) 13X18
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk Set, Outdoor Toy, Gift for Kids, 72Count (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$19.38
1
$19.38
Rectangular Storage Basket Collapse Canvas Fabric Cartoon Nursery Hamper with Handles for Organizing Home/Kitchen/Kids Toy/Office/Closet/Shelf Baskets(Zoo)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Creative Teaching Press Bulletin Board (3998)
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
Eureka 'Telling Time' Bulletin Board Analog Clock Practice, 4pc, 17'' W x 24'' L
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Mpow 068 Kids Ear Protection, NRR 25dB Noise Reduction Ear Muffs, Toddler Ear Protection, Protective Earmuffs for Shooting Range Hunting Season, for Toddlers Kids Children Teens-Blue
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set
• Amazon Business
$9.90
1
$9.90
Materials cost
$704.07
Vendor shipping charges
$25.54
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$770.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$135.91
Total project goal
$906.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$906.08
5 Donors
-$780.00
Donations toward project cost
-$663.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$117.00
match offer
-$126.08
Match offer toward project cost
-$107.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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