Sensory Room for Sensory Seekers!

Funded May 7, 2021

I cannot thank you enough for the support you provided, which enabled us to fully furnish our Sensory Room with equipment our students LOVE. As a result of your generous, kind donations, we were able to obtain an exercise bike, rowing machine, two exercise trampolines, a pop-up tent, a weighted blanket, and sensory oral chew necklaces. Because of your support we have been able to provide additional sensory integration to our students, for both sensory seeking and sensory defensive needs.

All of these items have made a major difference in our students' days. We have built additional sensory room time into our daily schedule, and with the additional items, our time in the sensory room is extremely efficient. Each student has options for what equipment to utilize based on their needs that day and time. And there are enough options so that everyone can utilize something, before eventually shifting to trade materials (with the exception of the sensory oral necklaces, which have been assigned and are maintained by us to ensure hygiene and safety).

Since our first day back face-to-face this school year, all of these items have been enthusiastically used. Each of our students have developed their "favorites"; one gentleman LOVES the exercise bike, a young lady thinks the pop-up tent is the BEST when she needs a quiet break, the weighted blanket has been unparalleled in helping one student who struggles with sensory overwhelm and meltdowns to regulate his body, the list truly goes on and on. Ultimately, utilizing this equipment helps them be better able to focus and engage fully in instruction the rest of the day.

Again, I cannot thank you enough. Not only have you helped us support their physical, sensory, and subsequently their emotional/behavioral needs, but their educational growth as well. We all appreciate your generosity!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Amanda