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Mr. Josh from Baltimore, MD is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Holistic Sensory Learning Experience for Autistic Children

Help me give my students learning materials that meet their sensory needs, encourage their growth, allow them to reach their potential, and keep them comfortable and safe.

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Children with autism often experience sensory processing differences, which can affect how they perceive and respond to sensory input from their environment. These differences can impact their ability to learn and engage with the world around them. Providing sensory materials can help create a more inclusive learning environment by offering opportunities for exploration, self-regulation, and engagement.

Sensory materials can vary widely and may include items such as fidget toys, textured objects, visual aids, or items that provide auditory stimulation.

These materials can help children with autism in a number of areas.

Some children with autism may be hypersensitive or hyposensitive to sensory stimuli. Sensory materials can help them regulate their sensory experiences, either by providing calming input or by offering sensory stimulation that helps them focus.

Sensory materials can be used to improve attention and focus. For example, fidget toys can provide tactile stimulation that helps some children concentrate better.

Sensory materials can create opportunities for exploration and learning. Textured materials can help children explore different tactile sensations, which can be fun and educational.

Some sensory materials can help autistic children communicate their needs and interact with others more effectively.

For our students who need constant movement, the trampoline will allow them to stay in one place to learn. The canopy provides sensory breaks for overwhelmed students. For children learning to speak and read, the talking alphabet and flashcards are vital. With the keyboard, we can use music to learn the alphabet/motor skills. The magnetic and shape boards will help children struggling with writing and identifying numbers and shapes.

Overall, sensory materials can play a valuable role in supporting the learning and development of children with autism, helping them engage more fully in their environment and reach their full potential.

Mr. Josh Southwest Baltimore Charter School 328 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Reading Canopy, 7-7/8 Feet Long, Green & White - Lightweight • School Specialty $111.97 1 $111.97
SereneLife Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 40" in-Home Mini Rebounder with Adjustable Handrail, Fitness Body Exercise - SLSPT409, Blue • Amazon Business $85.15 1 $85.15
Digital Wall Clock Large Display, 15" Large Digital Clock with Time Date Temp Week,Timer,12/24Hr, Auto-Dimming,LED Digital Clock with Remote for Living Room/Classroom/Gym/Church/Store/Garage • Amazon Business $32.94 1 $32.94
BLIABLU Weighted Vest for Kids | Compression Vest for Kids with Sensory Issues, Autism, ADHD | Children Pressure Vest Includes 6 Removable Weights | Kids Weighted Vest - Large • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
LEARNING BUGS Press to Learn Phonics, Interactive Letters and Sounds Talking Poster, Preschool & Kindergarten Learn to Read, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
TeSabMi Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old, Wooden Color Matching Counting Puzzle Board, Toddler Fine Motor Skills Toys for Kids, Gifts for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
37 Key Upgrade Piano Keyboard for Kids Musical Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Keyboard Piano for Beginners Electronic Piano with Microphone for 3+ Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Wellchild Magnetic Drawing Board,Toddler Toys for Girls Boys 3 Year Old Gifts,Magnetic Doodle Board for Kids,Large Etch Magnet Sketch Doodle Pad Christmas Easter Valentines Day Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gamenote Double Sided Magnetic Letter Board - 2 in 1 Alphabet Magnets Tracing Board for Toddlers ABC Letters Uppercase & Lowercase Practicing • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Zen Artist Board Mini, Paint with Water Relaxation Meditation Art, Relieve Stress, Small Travel Size Magic Drawing Watercolor with Brush • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Autism Sensory Toddler Toys, Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers 2-4 Years - ABC Learning Education Toys with 384 Alphabet Flash Cards & Pocket Speech Therapy Reader, Toys Gift for 2 3 4 Girls Boys • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Play22 Magnetic Drawing Board - STEM Educational Learning Numbers Kids Letter Board - Writing Board for Kids Erasable - Magnetic Doodle Board - Best Gift for Kids (Numbers) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids Age 1-4 - Erasable Doodle Board Toddler Toy, Easter Gift • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$422.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.20

Sales tax

 $25.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.49

Total project goal

$583.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $583.26

1 Donor

-$291.63

Donations toward project cost

-$247.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.74

match offer

-$291.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$247.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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