Help me give my students the life skills tools, sensory supports, and structured visual environments they need to build independence, confidence, and success in and beyond our special education classroom.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Clark's classroom raised $1,069
This project is fully funded
My Project
Our goal is to create a supportive, structured learning environment for our K–3 Special Education students by integrating a structured teaching model, which emphasizes visual supports, structured teaching, and individualized instruction. This project will fund essential life skills materials, the development of a calming sensory room, and classroom tools that establish clear visual boundaries and predictable routines. These elements help our students better understand expectations, reduce anxiety, and increase their independence. By combining structured visuals, sensory regulation tools, and life skills instruction, we aim to build a classroom environment where every child can thrive, grow in confidence, and develop skills that support them both now and in the future.
This project supports creating the structured areas in our special education classroom that are necessary for student learning.
Below are the items we are requesting:
First, we need to create visual boundaries of each station in the classroom using room dividers. We will create visual schedules for each student using the requested clip boards and velcro. Visual timers will help students know when it's time to move our schedules.
Station 1: Independent Work
Items Needed:
Desk-top drawers
Busy-board/shoe tying board for life skills work
Adapted scissors
Jumbo crayons
Station 2: Calming Corner
Items Needed:
Climbing Toy
Sensory Toys/Tubes, Fidgets
Station 3: Whole Group
Items Needed:
Flexible seating cushions
Thank you for helping us to create structured support throughout our special education classroom. Your support will help us to foster independence in our students this coming school year and beyond.
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
JVVMNJLK Indoor Room Divider, Portable Office Divider, Room Divider Wall Screen 3 Panel, Folding Partition Privacy Screen Walls Dividers for Room Separator 102" W x 71.3" H, Grey
• Amazon Business
$53.99
5
$269.95
CMFYDAILY 4 Pieces Kids Climbing Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Lightweight Couch Kids for Crawling and Sliding, Soft Play Equipment Foam Blocks Climber, Indoor Climb and Crawl Activity Play Set
• Amazon Business
$99.99
2
$199.98
IRIS USA Plastic Stacking Desk Top 3-Drawer Storage Organizer, 4-Pack, for Makeup Vanity Nail Polish Bathroom Stationery Art Craft Supplies Kitchen Office Garage and Small Organization, Small, Black
• Amazon Business
$32.67
4
$130.68
Voittozege 8 Pcs Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Colored Round Floor Cushions, 13.8 inch Foam Circle Seats Waterproof Foam Floor Seat for Learning Sitting Daycare School Chair
• Amazon Business
$58.83
1
$58.83
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$33.24
1
$33.24
Craftstory Toddlers Montessori Busy-Board for 3 4 5 Year Basic-Life-Skills Shoe-Tying Practice for Kids, Buckle Zip String Toys Fine-Motor Skill Toys Teacher Resoures Preschool Classroom, Medium
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
1000 Pcs | 500 Pairs | 0.59inch Diameter | 100% Nylon | Hook and Loop Fastener Self Adhesive Strong Round Circle Sticky Sticker Dots for Arts and Crafts School Classroom Home and Office Use, White
• Amazon Business
$6.99
3
$20.97
Fidget Toys Set, 160 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD
• Amazon Business
$19.94
1
$19.94
Crayola Large Egg Crayons (12ct), Jumbo Washable Crayons for Toddlers, Preschool Art Supplies for Toddlers, Classroom Must Have, Ages 1+
• Amazon Business
Amazon Basics Hardboard Office Clipboard, 6-Pack, Brown
• Amazon Business
$7.89
2
$15.78
Sensory Autism Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Treasure Box Classroom Prizes
• Amazon Business
$13.89
1
$13.89
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Magnetic Rainbow Countdown Timer for Classroom or Kitchen, Durable Mechanical Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Black & Sun)
• Amazon Business
$13.45
1
$13.45
Special Supplies Mini Loop Scissors for Children and Teens and 5.5" Inches (6-Pack) Colorful Looped, Adaptive Design, Right and Lefty Support, Small, Easy-Open Squeeze Handles, For Special Needs
• Amazon Business
$13.29
1
$13.29
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wood Lacing Sneaker - Learn to Tie a Shoe Educational Toy - Shoe Tying Practice For Kids, Developmental Toys For Preschoolers And Toddlers,Red
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
Materials cost
$865.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$908.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$160.33
Total project goal
$1,068.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,068.86
2 Donors
-$1,068.86
Donations toward project cost
-$908.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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