Help me give my students the ultimate sensory experience and a variety of fidget tools.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Erika's classroom raised $746
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are unique and see the world around them with a creative perspective. They love when learning can be hands on and molded to how they learn best. They are constantly striving to grow academically and socially. They teach me so much about life.
Many students in my Special Education classroom needs a variety of sensory tools to help their individual needs.
Many students in my classroom need sensory breaks throughout the day to help them focus and feel emotionally safe.
Covid has taken an emotional toll on my students and in turn has impacted their mental health greatly. Learning how to regulate their emotions has already felt like an uphill climb to some and Covid has not helped this issue.
My students are bright, funny, and witty. They are such a joy to work with everyday and I love seeing them progress and grow.
My Project
Students on the spectrum benefit from having tools like fidgets and sensory items to help them self-regulate. It is important for our students to have options to choose from when needing to take sensory breaks and or emotional breaks. These items include things that can help my students with their visual sensory, sight, sound, and overall nervous system function. For example, the speaker can allow us to play white noise to block out the chatter or little noises a student might pick up on or fixate on. The weighted blanket adds pressure to the body that a student on the spectrum benefits from to calm their nervous system.
The first thing the students need at school is to feel safe and secure in the classroom.
When a student feels like they have tools that they can use to help them calm their anxiousness, support their emotional well-being, and overall mental health, they do better through out the school day!
SUMGREEN 2ft Sensory LED Bubble Tube Floor Lamp with/ Colorful Beads, 8 Changing Light Colors by Remote, Water Tower Tank, Aqua Night Light for SPD (Silver)
• Amazon Business
$104.59
1
$104.59
Clixo Rainbow 42 Piece Pack- The Flexible, Durable, Imagination-Boosting Magnetic Building Toy- Modern, Modular Designs for Hours of STEM Play. A Multi-Sensory Magnet Toy Experience Anywhere! Ages 4-8
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
2 in 1 Portable Split Bluetooth Speaker,IPX7 Waterproof Wireless Speaker with 10W Loud Stereo Sound,Deep Bass Subwoofer,Bluetooth 5.0, 10H Playtime,66ft Bluetooth Range,TWS Pairing for Home
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Brewish Giftable Jellyfish Lamp Nightly Super Lifelike Desk Mood Aquarium Electric Lamp with 18 Color Changing Remote Control for Home Decor & Gifts for Men Women and Kids
• Amazon Business
$47.99
1
$47.99
Katzco Plasma Ball - 7 Inch - Nebula, Thunder Lightning, Plug-in - for Parties, Decorations, Prop, Home
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
HCDIM Small Large Mutual Attraction Desk Balls 27 PCS Decompression Toy Manual Free Combination Office Stress Toy Perfect for Crafts Sculpture
• Amazon Business
$19.79
2
$39.58
MorisMos Puppy Dog Stuffed Animal Soft Plush Dog Pillow Big Plush Toy for Girls Kids (Small-31 Inch)
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
ZZZhen Weighted Blanket - High Breathability - 48''72'' 15LB - Premium Heavy Blankets - Calm Sleeping for Adult and Kids, Durable Quilts and Quality Construction
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
PLAYABLE ART Lollipopter - Sugar Plum Translucent, Large, Domed Tube with Silver Base
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
asuku Kinetic Spinning Desk Toys,Fidget Toys for Adults Stress Relief,Full Body Optical Illusion Fidget Spinner Ball Set.
• Amazon Business
$25.95
1
$25.95
CRYSTALMIRACLE Beautiful Seven Chakra Worry Stones Metaphysical Crystal Healing Success Health Wealth Reiki FENG Shui Home Positive Energy Gemstone Thumb Stones
• Amazon Business
$21.25
1
$21.25
HeyWhey Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer- Ideal Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, 3-Pack, Calming Stress Relief Fidget Toys for Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism,Desk Decor for Special Education Classroom
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
LYPGONE Moving Sand Art Picture Dynamic Sand Picture Flowing Sand Picture Desktop Art Toys Voted Best Gift!(Ocean Heart)
• Amazon Business
$19.78
1
$19.78
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (3PCS)
• Amazon Business
$13.89
1
$13.89
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Fidgets Toys ADHD, Yoga Relaxation Meditation Accessories, Stocking Stuffer Gift
• Amazon Business
$12.90
1
$12.90
Fidget Toys and Sensory Toys by BUNMO - Textured Stretchy Strings and Super Sensory Fidget Toys. Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids. Ideal Easter Basket Stuffers for Teens - 6 Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$594.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$633.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$111.83
Total project goal
$745.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$745.54
1 Donor
-$745.54
Donations toward project cost
-$633.71
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