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Ms. Nicole's Classroom

  • Whitman Elementary School
  • Portland, OR
  • More than three‑quarters 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

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  • Art Journals for Calming Minds: Supporting Students with Anxiety

    Funded Jan 18, 2025

    Thank you so much for your generosity! Your incredible support has provided our students with art journals and supplies to help them express their feelings and manage anxiety with creativity. You’ve made a lasting impact on their well-being, and we’re so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Nicole

  • Sensory Room for Awesome Students

    Funded Sep 15, 2022

    Thank you so much for all the sensory room supplies for my students! They were so happy to see all the tools available to them and be able to calm their bodies with them. My students helped me create a sensory wall path that they can use to help reset their bodies and minds.

    The sensory tent and nightlight are a big hit. One student at a time can enter the tent for some downtime. They like to use the night light to create a starry night scene in the tent. It is very relaxing.

    We are so grateful for donors like you!

    Thank you very much for your contributions!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Nicole

  • Music, Movement, & Mindfulness

    Funded Dec 14, 2017

    Thank you so much for all of your donations!

    The students have been able to use these items to help produce a safe and loving environment which is vital to their emotional well being.

    Our students were thrilled when the items arrived and felt the love from all of you. We feel grateful to each and every one of you and hope that you understand the impact it has made.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Nicole

  • Sensory Learning Tools for Student Success

    Funded Oct 27, 2016

    The students I serve are so excited to have the tools to help them calm and focus. When they first saw all of the items I received for them, they were so thrilled! The bouncy bands on the chairs have been a big hit for both students and their teachers. It is a wonderful tool for keeping them calm and focused in the classroom versus walking or running around the classroom. :)

    I am so looking forward to adding to our schools repertoire of calming tools through Donors Choose. We have set up a quiet recess at our school and the fidgets and other tools have really helped tremendously with this.

    Thank you so much to all of our donors! This was my first project and I am really excited to think about what projects we can have in the future!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Nicole

Sensory learning tools are chosen specifically to be used with students with disabilities or behavioral challenges in their general education classrooms in order to help them meet various sensory needs during instruction and help keep them focused. Balance balls help children who have a need to fidget or who have sensory processing disorders or ADHD reach their full potential in the classroom. “Sitting still” for these students may not be the best for their brains. Some kids just need more movement than others. And for some kids with a sensory processing disorder or ADHD, being in motion allows their brains to be engaged. Fidget toys and chair bands are also helpful tools for students who need movement. Students can keep their hands moving with fidget toys in order to self-regulate and stay on task in the classroom. "Chair bands" stretch under a student's chair or desk, so that she can bounce her legs or kick her feet without making noise and disrupting the class. For some students, a little bit of extra motion helps their bodies calm and their brains focus. Another self-regulation tool is the Hoberman Ball. It is used as a visual aid to teach children how to take a full breath; a skill that helps children calm themselves down. Some of our students need help regulating noise in order to be able to work in a classroom environment. For students sensitive to noise, headphones turn a noisy school environment into a safe place where they can be successful. Weighted blankets are another helpful tool for children with sensory processing disorders, ADHD, or anxiety. The blanket helps children feel calm and secure, which facilitates learning by allowing the child to focus in the classroom.

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Sensory learning tools are chosen specifically to be used with students with disabilities or behavioral challenges in their general education classrooms in order to help them meet various sensory needs during instruction and help keep them focused. Balance balls help children who have a need to fidget or who have sensory processing disorders or ADHD reach their full potential in the classroom. “Sitting still” for these students may not be the best for their brains. Some kids just need more movement than others. And for some kids with a sensory processing disorder or ADHD, being in motion allows their brains to be engaged. Fidget toys and chair bands are also helpful tools for students who need movement. Students can keep their hands moving with fidget toys in order to self-regulate and stay on task in the classroom. "Chair bands" stretch under a student's chair or desk, so that she can bounce her legs or kick her feet without making noise and disrupting the class. For some students, a little bit of extra motion helps their bodies calm and their brains focus. Another self-regulation tool is the Hoberman Ball. It is used as a visual aid to teach children how to take a full breath; a skill that helps children calm themselves down. Some of our students need help regulating noise in order to be able to work in a classroom environment. For students sensitive to noise, headphones turn a noisy school environment into a safe place where they can be successful. Weighted blankets are another helpful tool for children with sensory processing disorders, ADHD, or anxiety. The blanket helps children feel calm and secure, which facilitates learning by allowing the child to focus in the classroom.

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