I work at a high school with students labeled as emotionally disturbed as well as those on the autism spectrum. It is one of the most stressful and exhausting, yet rewarding jobs that I think a person can have. I know it is for me at least. My students require a vast amount of time and attention, yet they show appreciation, loyalty, and growth on a consistent basis because we are one of the few genuinely positive relationships that they have.
My Project
The materials that I hope to get would help me to create a sensory room that will help my students calm themselves and re-orient in a positive and safe manner. The whole purpose of an artificial multi-sensory environment is to stimulate the basic building blocks needed to process hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste. Sensory rooms are great for anxious and overwhelmed students and that's exactly what I hope to create with this project. Sensory toys will be provided for tactile input. The fiber optic curtain will soothe those who are overwhelmed and overstimulated. Soft filtered light from the fluorescent covers will help create a calming environment. I cannot wait to put it together for them all!
More than a third 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
PLAYLEARN Liquid Floor Tile Playroom/Dance Floor/Sensory Room Tile 6 Pack of 19.7" x 19.7" - 7 Color Options - 15.8 sqft (Multicolored)
• Amazon Business
$159.99
1
$159.99
16W RGBW Fiber Optic Curtain Light Kit, Flash Point Waterfall Effect Lighting Kids Children Sensory Room Home Decoration 0.03in/0.75mm 13.1ft/4m 450pcs
• Amazon Business
$122.00
1
$122.00
TickiT 9230 SiliShapes Sensory Circles - Set of 10 - Calming Sensory Toy for Kids - Assists Autistic Toddlers and Children
• Amazon Business
$56.39
1
$56.39
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Tranquil Blue), Set of 4
• Amazon Business
$25.39
2
$50.78
SOS Sensory Seat Tactile Mat Blue Color (Improves concentration and attention in school)
• Amazon Business
$31.28
1
$31.28
Wekin Physio Roll Therapy Fitness Exercise Peanut Ball with Pump/Best for Balance & Coordinate Development,Extra Thick,Best for Home Exercise & Yoga Programme Size 45x90cm&50x100cm
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Educational Insights Teachable Touchables Texture Squares
• Amazon Business
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball Fidget Toy, Great Expanding Sphere Toy for Kids, Hand Catch Breathing Flower Balls, Pack of 1 Colors May Vary, for Stress Relief and Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Hoberman Switch Pitch Ball-1 Pack (Colors and Styles May Vary)
• Amazon Business
$7.55
1
$7.55
Hoberman Mini Sphere ï Neon
• Amazon Business
$7.38
1
$7.38
Materials cost
$499.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$537.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$94.82
Total project goal
$632.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$632.11
1 Donor
-$126.42
Donations toward project cost
-$111.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$14.85
match offer
-$500.85
Match offer toward project cost
-$425.72
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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