Supporting Sensory Needs and Learning for Students with Disabilities
Help me give my students snacks, oral chews, tactile learning materials for shapes, letters, and numbers.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Freer's classroom raised $782
This project is fully funded
My Project
My classroom is a dynamic environment where students with disabilities, including those with autism, are nurtured and encouraged to thrive. Many of my students have sensory processing challenges that affect their ability to focus, engage, and learn. To address these challenges, I’m seeking to provide essential resources like snacks, autism chew toys, and tactile shapes, letters, and numbers to support their sensory needs and learning.
Students with sensory processing difficulties often benefit from having access to items that provide sensory input and help them self-regulate.
Autism chew toys, for example, are invaluable for students who need oral sensory input to stay calm and focused. Tactile shapes, letters, and numbers offer a hands-on way for students to explore and learn, engaging their sense of touch and making abstract concepts more concrete.
By providing these resources, I aim to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can succeed. The snacks will ensure that students have the energy they need throughout the day, while the sensory toys and tactile learning tools will help them engage more fully with the curriculum. With your support, we can make a significant difference in the educational experience of students with disabilities, helping them to thrive academically and emotionally.
More than half of 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
JoyCat Alphabet Mystery Box for Kids 52 PCS Letters Sorting Matching Game Activities Letter Sounds Fine Motor Learning Toys for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Gift for 3+ Years Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$29.98
3
$89.94
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Reclosable Cap, BPA Free Pouches
• Amazon Business
$36.21
2
$72.42
Lakeshore Shape Sorting Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$21.99
3
$65.97
20 Pcs Counting Toys Number Matching Learning Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Preschool Math Toys Cute Numbers Match Games Color Sorting- Fine Motor Toys Preschool Learning Montessori Numbers Toys for Kids
• Amazon Business
$23.96
2
$47.92
M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candy, 56 oz Resealable Bag (209-00059)
• Quill.com
$45.99
1
$45.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack)
• Amazon Business
$21.72
2
$43.44
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$42.00
1
$42.00
Skittles Bulk Candy, 5LB Bulk Skittles Candy Bag By Snackivore
• Amazon Business
Chewy Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 6 Pack Chew Necklace Adult Chew Toys for Boys Girls with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Sensory Chewing Necklace Stim Toy - Yellow
• Amazon Business
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches)
• Amazon Business
$18.59
1
$18.59
Play22 Baby Blocks Shape Sorter Toy - Childrens Blocks includes 18 Shapes - Learning Color Recognition - Colorful Sorter Cube Box - My First Baby Toys - Toys Gift for Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Xtra Tough (XT) Sensory Chew Necklace (3 Pack) - Sensory Oral Motor Aids Teether Toys for Autism, ADHD, Baby Nursing or Special Needs- Designed for Moderate & Aggressive Chewer
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box
• Amazon Business
$9.76
1
$9.76
200Pcs Kids Disney Stickers Pack Princess Stickers Cute Cartoon Characters Stickers Movie Decal Childrens Decorative Sticker for Kids Teens Adults Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Luggage
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$621.76
Vendor shipping charges
$3.30
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$664.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$117.25
Total project goal
$781.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$781.64
2 Donors
-$781.64
Donations toward project cost
-$664.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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