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
My students are the reason that I come to work every day. I am a 3-5 special education resource teacher in University City, Missouri (which is right in the middle of the Saint Louis metro area).
My students have various educational disabilities ranging from ADHD, Autism, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, and/or intellectual disabilities.
I pull students into my resource room throughout the day in order to provide them with additional academic and behavioral support.
Many of my students not only struggle with learning at his/her grade level academically but also struggle with various levels of trauma. Many have difficulty regulating their emotions and making it through the school day.
My Project
As a resource teacher, I teach various social skills groups with students as well as work with them one-on-one. We focus on learning calming strategies, anger management skills, and how to cope with the various emotions they face. These items will also assist in providing a stress-free and relaxed environment for my students when they are dysregulated. Many of my students live in high-stress situations or have experienced trauma. It is a personal goal of mine to give my students skills they will have forever that will help them feel in control of their actions and of their futures. My students love learning by doing. They want to be a part of the lesson, not just read about the information. Students really enjoy having a learning experience in which they can see the real-life application right away. Because many of my students live in high-stress situations, it is my goal to make my classroom a safe and comfortable place for them so they can experience academic success. Before this academic success can be experienced, my students need to have opportunities to take care of their social-emotional health. The bubble tube, the variety of fidgets, encased floor mats, and therapy putty will help me create a "zen zone" for my students so they can take a break from stressful situations and reflect or self regulate. Donations to this project will support students' social-emotional health by giving them a comfortable and safe space in the classroom to take a break.
Art3d 6-Tile Sensory Room Tile Multi-Color Exercise Mat Liquid Encased Floor Playmat Kids Play Floor Tile, 16 Sq.Ft
• Amazon Business
$159.99
1
$159.99
Playlearn Sensory LED Bubble Tube - Fake Fish"Tank" - Floor Lamp with 7 Changing Light Colors - Stimulating Home and Office Décor - (Black - 3.3 feet)
• Amazon Business
$125.00
1
$125.00
Fidget Toys Set, 22 Pcs. Sensory Tools Bundle for Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety for Kids and Adults, Marble and Mesh, Pack of Squeeze Balls, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More
• Amazon Business
$18.55
1
$18.55
FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty (4 Pack, 3-oz Each) for Hand Exercise Rehab. Fidgeting, and Stress Relief
• Amazon Business
$14.89
1
$14.89
Materials cost
$318.43
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$353.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$62.33
Total project goal
$415.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$415.54
6 Donors
-$380.25
Donations toward project cost
-$353.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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 Ms. Hicks and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
