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Ms. Miriam Alter from Brooklyn, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Movement and Sensory Breaks

Help me give my students sensory and movement breaks to ease their discomfort and increase opportunities for learning, socialization, communication, and participation in the community.

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My Project

I am a special education teacher at an OTC school, namely a school that is an occupational training center for the special needs population it services. Our curriculum is geared to preparing the young adults entrusted in our care to become effective, functioning members of society via functional and vocational training. My classroom is comprised of 5 young adults on the autism spectrum. They continue to have ongoing delays with expressive/receptive language, social communication skills, cognitive skills and behavioral challenges, regardless of their developmental level.

Children with autism can experience either an overload of sensory input or be sensory seeking.

Both of these can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of anxiety or stress, which is why it's important to involve sensory breaks in these children's schedules. A Sensory Break is a designated portion of time that may allow a child to deescalate from the sensory stimulation of the classroom setting. Sensory breaks also are beneficial for students that benefit from additional movement or deep pressure input opportunities to help with focus, attention, and learning. By ensuring that my students have these sensory and movement breaks, I am enabling them to learn and succeed. In addition, with the cold weather approaching, outdoor activities are not possible. Providing my students with opportunities for movement/exercise indoors, is vital to their growth and ability to learn and participate in lessons afterwards.

Therefore, I am requesting manipulatives that will engage my students during their sensory and movement breaks! We would love to have a Foldable Mini Trampoline, Liquid Sensory Floor Decorative Tiles, Indoor Scooter Board and more! In this way, the students are provided with various opportunities that best fit their needs. I look forward to my students’ success once their needs are met!

Ms. Miriam Alter PS 721K Occupational Training Center Grades 9-12

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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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BCAN 40" Foldable Mini Trampoline, Fitness Rebounder with Adjustable Foam Handle, Exercise Trampoline for Adults Indoor/Garden Workout Max Load 330lbs • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Art3d Liquid Sensory Floor Decorative Tiles, 11.8"x11.8" Square, Colorful, 6 Tiles • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Big Joe Bean Refill 100L 2 Pack • Amazon Business $36.59 2 $73.18
hand2mind Green Indoor Scooter Board with Handles, Gym Scooters for Kids, Recess Toys, PE Equipment for Elementary School, Kids Indoor Play Equipment, Floor Scooter, Kids Sports Activities • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
IRIS USA OSB Plastic Storage Shelf Basket/Pantry Bins-Household Organizers with Handles for -Kitchen, Countertops, Cabinets, Bedrooms, and -Bathrooms, Medium (6PC), Black, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
ToyVelt Kids Bowling Set - with 10 Bowling Pins & 2 Balls - Educational Early Development Indoor & Outdoor Games Set - for Toddlers & Infants Boys & Girls Ages 3,4,5 -12 Years Old • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Kids Toys Hover Soccer Ball (Set of 2), Battery Operated Air Floating Soccer Ball with LED Light and Soft Foam Bumper, Indoor Outdoor Hover Ball Game Gifts for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8-16 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.67 1 $19.67
Special Supplies Sensory Brush Therapressure Therapy Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing, 12 Pack, Stimulating and Calming Tools for Kids and Adults, Soft Flexible Bristles, Latex Free • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
HoMedics, Quatro Mini Hand-Held Massager with Hand Grip, Battery Operated Vibration Massage, 4 Massage Nodes, Powered by 2 AAA Batteries (Included), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
HoMedics, Quatro Mini Hand-Held Massager with Hand Grip, Battery Operated Vibration Massage, 4 Massage Nodes, Powered by 2 AAA Batteries (Included), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$406.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.14

Total project goal

$520.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.96

6 Donors

-$270.78

Donations toward project cost

-$233.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.87

match offer

-$245.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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