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Ms. Holmes from Camden, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build Our Sensory Room for our Pre School

Help me give my students a sensory room. With the growing number of students coming in with ASD diagnosis and Sensory Processing Disorders this is how to help give our students a safe way to get sensory input.

  • $831 goal

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

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With the increasing number of children enrolling who have ASD diagnosis and Sensory Processing concerns we want to give our students a safe way to receive the sensory input they may need to regulate. We strive to give our students the best foundation for them to carry on their love of learning and being in a school environment at such an early age. Our students are learning how to express themselves verbally and do not have the skills necessary to communicate when they are in sensory overload or need some sensory input. This can cause disruptions to the classroom environment as well as the safety of our students and staff. The sensory room will allow for our students to receive the sensory input that they need to regulate. This will help them to focus more and be attentive during instruction periods of the day.

By donating to our project you will be helping us build a safe and healthy environment to support the sensory needs of our students.

The crash pads will allow for children who need the sensory input of crashing into things a safe space for that. The weighted vest will allow the students who need pressure to thrive and focus, the lights will be for students who need visual sensory input. All the materials asked for are things that can be used for our special needs children but can also be used as an indoor gross motor space when the weather permits us from going outside. Any items donated will be greatly appreciated.

Ms. Holmes KIPP Lanning Square Grades PreK-2

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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

Never Before Funded 180 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Color-Changing Light Cube • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
CordaRoy's Plush Fur Sensory Crash Pad for Kids and Adults, Children's Crash Mat with Soft Foam Filling, Navy • Amazon Business $239.99 1 $239.99
Weighted Vest for Kids(Ages 2-4, Small) – Fully Adjustable Sensory Compression Vest for Children with Autism, ADHD, SPD - Includes 2lb Removable Weights • Amazon Business $54.95 2 $109.90
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Shapes) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
bintiva Peanut Ball for Kids Therapy - Sensory Room Equipment - Peanut Ball Pregnancy - Wiggle Seat Peanut Ball for Physical Therapy, Yoga, Exercise • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$653.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$706.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.60

Total project goal

$830.69

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