Teacher With A Disability (TBI) Returns To The Classroom
My students need items such as fidgets, blocks, mirrors and magnets to fulfill their sensory needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Magnan's classroom raised $325
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students have special needs and could really benefit if they had access and exposure to sensory objects to stimulate their needs. If they learn, they know there is a reward at the end of their learning and hard work to stimulate their senses.
A little over three years, ago I was in a serious accident where I almost lost my life, but I lived.
I have to live with a traumatic brain injury. Because of this, I was unable to teach for two years. Now that I am finally back in the classroom, I need some help because I came back to a new environment where my students have many special needs and are low incidence. They are so loving and so caring and try so hard to accomplish the lessons I try to teach them. If they had access to sensory objects, I am sure their needs would be met and they can and learn everyday with structured play and rewards. A sensory corner would help meet their needs with appropriate supervision.
My Project
My students struggle with disabilities where it makes it very hard for them to learn and stay focused in a classroom. After my experience of living with a TBI, I have come to find out that knowing after you accomplish something, something good will happen. For example, after my accident, I could not walk. Now, I run every morning before work. It feels great and I am able to get through my day with strength and determination. I believe that if my students have the things they need to meet their sensory needs, they will be encouraged and determined to complete their tasks and have ambition to achieve at their grade level. If they had these sensory items to use daily to meet their sensory needs such as blocks, mirrors, fidgets and magnets, they will be motivated to complete their work. This will definitely improve their learning and therefore, they can achieve at their grade level 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
BizyBeez MagStix Wheel Set, 41 Pieces :: Sensory Magnetic Building Blocks & Fidget STEM Toy for Kids with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, & Other Special Needs :: For Boys & Girls Age 3 to 12
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$69.95
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$69.95
ETI Toys | STEM Learning | Original 101 Piece Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Set for 3, 4 and 5+ Year Old Boys & Girls | Creative Fun Kit | Best Toy Gift for Kids Ages 3yr - 6yr
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$35.99
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$35.99
Led Lighted Makeup Mirror, Magicfly 10X 3X 2X 1X Magnifying Mirror 21 LED Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror with Touch Screen and 180° Adjustable Stand, Brightness Travel Beauty Mirror (White)
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$31.99
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$31.99
EDsports 12 Pack Bundle Sensory Toys Set-Fidget Anti Stress Cube/Bike Chain/Liquid Motion Timer and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment-Stress Relax Toys for ADD/ADHD Child Adults
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$22.99
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$22.99
Deluxe Kids Calendar-134 Exciting Learning Magnets. Heavy Duty Board. Wall or Fridge. Fun Educational Activity for Home and School.
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$21.99
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$21.99
LEGO Classic Creative Bricks 10692 Building Blocks, Learning Toy
• Amazon Business
$13.59
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$13.59
Addition & Subtraction Math Facts Bingo, 2 Difficulty Levels, Up to 36 Players by Pint-Size Scholars
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$12.99
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$12.99
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy
• Amazon Business
$12.45
1
$12.45
Sight Words Level 2 Bingo Game
• Amazon Business
$10.54
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$10.54
KeNeer 7Pack Stretchy String Fidget Sensory Toys - Relieve Stress, and Increase Patience - Build Resistance Squeeze, Pull - Good for kids with ADD, ADHD or Autism, and Adults to Strengthen Arms
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$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$242.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$276.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.73
Total project goal
$324.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$324.84
10 Donors
-$323.19
Donations toward project cost
-$276.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Magnan and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
