Behavior Calming Classroom Tools, Sensory Items, Social and Emotional Learning
Help me give my students these sensory items. Sensory input allows children to refine their thresholds for different sensory information, helping their brain to create stronger connections to sensory information and what is useful or not.
$876 goal
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
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I am a special education (Social Emotional Support) teacher at my elementary school. The Social-Emotional Support Services Programs provide the district special education service to students who require intensive behavioral and emotional support. Highly specialized, intensive, comprehensive alternatives for students are utilized in order to facilitate positive behavioral changes in a safe school environment. Each program maintains a low pupil/teacher ratio. SESS programs have at least one educational assistant in each classroom and appropriate related service providers to meet individual needs. Instructional emphasis is placed on acquisition of skills in the following areas: Social/emotional skills, Communication, Applied academics, Prevocational/vocational skills, Life skills, Independence in daily living, Play skills, and Group compliance skills.
our elementary is a special place and a safe haven for all and we would be grateful for any donation which you find necessary.
Our school averages 14:1 student to teacher ratio and a 454:1 counselor to student ratio. The student demographics consist of 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Black, and < two or more races. Our students are much like hidden figures, they are full of intelligence and love yet often face the consequences of constant teacher turnover and extreme poverty.
My Project
Children and even adults learn best and retain the most information when they engage their senses. Many of our favorite memories are associated with one or more of our senses: for instance, the smell of a summer night campfire or a song you memorized the lyrics to with a childhood friend. Now, when your nostrils and eardrums are stimulated with those familiar smells and sounds respectively, your brain triggers a flashback memory to those special times.
Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through ‘sensory play’ is crucial to brain development – it helps to build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways.
This leads to a child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks and supports cognitive growth, language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and problem-solving skills.
Nearly all 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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Red Rocks, Weighted Lap Pad for Kids - Blanket for Children 21 x 1 x 19 inches 4.6 pounds
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Special Supplies Sensory Compression Vest Deep Pressure Comfort for Autism, Hyperactivity, Mood Processing Disorders, Breathable, Form-Fitting, Kids and Adults (Blue, Medium 20x36 inches)
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Fat Brain Toys Squigz 2.0 - 36 Piece Building & Construction for Ages 3 to 6
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"How are You Feeling?" and"Wheel of Choice" Posters; 20 Different Moods/Emotions; Educational/Learning Tool; Includes 2 Posters
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Kick Bands Chair Fidget Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - School & Classroom Chairs - Flexible Seating Rubber Band ADHD Sensory Fidgets - Kickbands by Solace (12-Pack)
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Special Supplies Sensory Sock (Orange, Large 56"x28") Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Hyposensitivity, Anxiety - Stretchy, Breathable Sack for Boys, Girls - Safe, Comfortable, Calming Relief
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Homder 12 Pack Colorful Sensory Fidget Stretch Toys Helps Reduce Fidgeting Due to Stress and Anxiety for ADD, ADHD, Autism(6 Colors)
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60 Pack Classroom Incentive Chart in 2 Designs with 1056 Star Stickers
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Materials cost
$703.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$744.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$131.39
Total project goal
$875.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$875.92
21 Donors
-$870.62
Donations toward project cost
-$744.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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