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Starting and ending with a few minutes in the sensory space has allowed everyone to see the student's true abilities once their sensory and self-regulation needs are met-it's wonderful!\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we've been able to create a space with loads of sensory opportunities such as swinging, crashing, and spinning to allow for a calm alertness level. We've also been able to offer various visual and auditory sensory experiences via sensory bottles, tap to change lights, galaxy lights, small instruments, and more! It's been incredible to see the changes in a student when they're met at the level they're currently at, and when receiving the needed input for regulation. When the students walk out to the sensory space, there is a big shift that you can see instantly. They smile, laugh, use a ton of communication, and independently begin to explore and request the items that work best for them.\r\n\r\nOverall, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I also want to send a thank you from all of the staff, including the social worker, speech language therapist, teachers, and paraprofessionals! And although the students may not be able to communicate verbally, we can see their happiness and appreciation each day, and they are just as thankful as we are for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1745550407779,"projectUrl":"project/calming-and-inviting-sensory-space-for-e/9018969/","projectTitle":"Calming and Inviting Sensory Space for ECSE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735250550278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882988"},{"teacherId":9882988,"projectId":9018976,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you so much for your generosity. The impact of this equipment has been felt by everyone involved, including the social worker, speech language pathologist, teachers, and paraprofessionals. It is so wonderful to walk into the therapy space and see a brand new sensory area filled with equipment that will help with sensory seeking, sensory avoidance, attention, and self-regulation skills! Starting and ending with a few minutes in the sensory space has allowed everyone to see the student's true abilities once their sensory and self-regulation needs are met-it's wonderful!\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we've been able to create a space with loads of sensory opportunities such as swinging, crashing, and spinning to allow for a calm alertness level. We've also been able to offer various visual and auditory sensory experiences via sensory bottles, tap to change lights, galaxy lights, small instruments, and more! It's been incredible to see the changes in a student when they're met at the level they're currently at, and when receiving the needed input for regulation. When the students walk out to the sensory space, there is a big shift that you can see instantly. They smile, laugh, use a ton of communication, and independently begin to explore and request the items that work best for them. \r\n\r\nOverall, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I also want to send a thank you from all of the staff, including the social worker, speech language therapist, teachers, and paraprofessionals! And although the students may not be able to communicate verbally, we can see their happiness and appreciation each day, and they are just as thankful as we are for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1735873724995,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-station-for-early-childhood-spec/9018976/","projectTitle":"Sensory Station for Early Childhood Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735250550278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882988"},{"teacherId":9882988,"projectId":9019263,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you so much for your generous donations. It's an incredible feeling knowing that there are people in the world that are willing to support a project for students and staff that they've never met. The kind words and encouragement I've received from all of you has been so uplifting, and it's truly helped me find the positives in a system that is being challenged right now. \r\n\r\nThe wish list you helped fulfill was full of toys, equipment, and activities meant to encourage growth in their fine and visual motor skills, and to help prepare them for higher task demands as they move up grades. My students have shown wonderful growth and engagement with all of the new equipment, and it's been awesome to see how excited they get when new toys and activities are shown to them (and they don't even realize they're working on specific fine and visual motor skills!). Your generosity has also allowed me to bring in items that incorporate sensory activities, such as sensory bins and sensory writing, which is also assisting greatly with their attention and regulation skills. \r\n\r\nOverall, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I also want to send thanks from the students and their hardworking teachers, as they are seeing the benefits and new opportunities from this project!","fullyFundedDate":1735504844495,"projectUrl":"project/put-the-fun-in-functional-fine-and-visua/9019263/","projectTitle":"Put the Fun in Functional Fine and Visual Motor Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735250550278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882988"},{"teacherId":3586170,"projectId":8760893,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of holiday spice materials, including interactive books, stickers, and squishies. These resources have brought so much excitement and engagement to our classroom! The interactive books have made our reading sessions more dynamic, allowing students to explore holiday themes in a hands-on way. I hope you enjoy the photos of the children feeling the different pages of the book. You can see how engaged they were. The stickers and squishies have been wonderful for rewarding participation and encouraging creativity, making learning even more enjoyable during this festive season.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with joy and curiosity! They were thrilled to dive into the interactive books, eager to touch, and explore the stories. The squishies were an instant hit, providing a fun sensory element that helped keep students focused and engaged. Your generosity has truly enhanced our holiday learning experience, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for making this season even more special for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733346010791,"projectUrl":"project/adding-holiday-spice-to-learning/8760893/","projectTitle":"Adding Holiday Spice to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3586170_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700687071288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-haggerty"},{"teacherId":8670127,"projectId":9014942,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generosity and kindness in supporting our Cuddle Box project. Because of you, our little learners now have a warm, inviting space where they can feel safe, supported, and engaged during speech therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces as they snuggle into our cozy new setup and explore hands-on, sensory-friendly materials has been incredible to witness. These moments of comfort and connection are essential for fostering communication and confidence in our young students, and none of it would have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have you as a part of our classroom's journey. Thank you for making a lasting impact on these amazing kids!","fullyFundedDate":1736869661710,"projectUrl":"project/soothing-spaces-sensory-tools-for-early/9014942/","projectTitle":"Soothing Spaces: Sensory Tools for Early Learners With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Creekmur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670127_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661973639739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670127"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":159,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":68432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kendon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kendon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/lansing-school-district/kendon-elementary-school/68432"}