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Ms. Casey's Classroom

  • Garfield Elementary School
  • Revere, MA
  • More than half 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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  • Fidget Toys for Wiggly Girls and Boys!

    Funded Apr 12, 2022

    Thank you so much for your help funding this project! My students will benefit so much from having materials and tools that meet their sensory needs. I can not wait to get the kids their new fidget toys and sensory play materials. Thank you for making a difference for special needs students!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Casey

    This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 2 other donors.
  • Calm Senses, Focused Minds!

    Funded Dec 7, 2019

    My students have been loving their new sensory area. There is something that engages each child. Many students find the swing calming and the ball pit is a popular choice as an incentive after work times.

    My staff and I have noticed a marked decrease in tantrum and self injurious behavior in our students since having a sensory area available to them. The students are able to make a productive choice to take a break with the sensory equipment when they are upset and when they are calm communication is easier.

    The swing in particular has been a great facilitator for communication! Many students in my class use pictures to communicate. Having this highly motivating activity has helped them learn to make an attentive choice to use the swing by pointing to the swing picture to communicate.

    Thank you so much for donating to this wonderful addition to my classroom! You have contributed to a cause that is truly life changing for many of my students, as it is helping them learn self soothing and communication skills that are essential to their well being.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Casey

    This classroom project was brought to life by Anonymous Supporter and 10 other donors.
My students are on the autism spectrum and have unique sensory needs. They are still developing their communication skills and are very motivated by sensory-motor activities. I am asking for equipment that will help motivate them to use functional communication. They will be very excited to request these highly fun, exciting activities. The sensory swings and ball pit will be a wonderful addition to the sensory-motor area in my classroom. My students are more likely to make meaningful communication exchanges when they have such fun activities to request. They also need a place to go to calm down when they are feeling frustrated or having sensory overload. Many of my students have sensory processing issues and can become overwhelmed and upset when something is too loud or too visually stimulating. My students are still developing the communication skills needed to advocate for themselves when an environment is uncomfortable for them, leading to meltdowns. This sensory-motor area will be a sanctuary for them to calm down, get focused and get ready to learn. Due to limited funding at my school and limited space, we cannot currently create a designated sensory room for the use of special needs children. I hope to create this sensory area in my room with the intention of making it available to the special needs classrooms in my elementary school. My school houses the special education small learning group classrooms that serve the students with the highest levels of need in our district. These small learning group classes will share the donated equipment.

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My students are on the autism spectrum and have unique sensory needs. They are still developing their communication skills and are very motivated by sensory-motor activities. I am asking for equipment that will help motivate them to use functional communication. They will be very excited to request these highly fun, exciting activities. The sensory swings and ball pit will be a wonderful addition to the sensory-motor area in my classroom. My students are more likely to make meaningful communication exchanges when they have such fun activities to request. They also need a place to go to calm down when they are feeling frustrated or having sensory overload. Many of my students have sensory processing issues and can become overwhelmed and upset when something is too loud or too visually stimulating. My students are still developing the communication skills needed to advocate for themselves when an environment is uncomfortable for them, leading to meltdowns. This sensory-motor area will be a sanctuary for them to calm down, get focused and get ready to learn. Due to limited funding at my school and limited space, we cannot currently create a designated sensory room for the use of special needs children. I hope to create this sensory area in my room with the intention of making it available to the special needs classrooms in my elementary school. My school houses the special education small learning group classrooms that serve the students with the highest levels of need in our district. These small learning group classes will share the donated equipment.

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