The past few years in our classroom we have been listening and reading stories by watching them on videos online. I strongly believe in the importance of students having physical books in their hand not just for the tactile experience, but to help increase the promotion of literacy skills in a promotion that is already struggling in these skills. All other resources on my list also have a prior need in my room as well.
Students that spend the most time in my classroom come from highly traumatic backgrounds that inhibit their ability to learn on a daily basis and, therefore, create a diverse set of needs in my room.
These students require additional support to maintain emotional balance and participate fully in classroom activities. The tools included in the list, such as the weighted blanket or sensory tools cater to these diverse needs. Providing these tools ensures that my classroom is inclusive and is accommodating to the individual needs of all of my students and any new needs that will arise as the year progresses.
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
3 Product Bundle - A Little SPOT of SEL Favorites (paperback book box sets & fidget toys - social emotional learning & compassion; calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$155.00
1
$155.00
Jellyzen Sensory Lamp
• Nasco
$67.46
1
$67.46
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set; social emotional learning; compassion; calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$48.00
1
$48.00
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds
• School Specialty
$42.29
1
$42.29
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set
• AKJ Education
$37.44
1
$37.44
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles
• Amazon Business
$30.40
1
$30.40
Biscuit 6-Book Set: Biscuit, Biscuit and the Baby, Biscuit Finds a Friend, Biscuit Wins a Prize, Biscuit Wants to Play, and Bathtime for Biscuit (My First I Can Read Books)
• Amazon Business
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys
• Amazon Business
$16.37
1
$16.37
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85)
• Amazon Business
$10.89
1
$10.89
Materials cost
$516.65
Vendor shipping charges
$4.23
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$558.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.58
Total project goal
$657.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$657.21
2 Donors
-$100.00
Donations toward project cost
-$85.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.00
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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