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Mr. S. Rodriguez from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Operation: Take a Breath

Help me give my students the sensory balls, pop fidgets, cars, and other tools to support and manage their sensory needs.

  • $607 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach in the South Bronx at a District 75 school. District 75 provides highly specialized instructional support for students with significant challenges, such as autism spectrum disorders, significant cognitive delays, emotional disturbances, sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities. Our school population consists of students from grades K -12 across seven school sites.

To me our students are superheroes!

Whether it's learning how to read or write or solving a mathematical equation; our students are working hard to strengthen those abilities and use them to break down any obstacle.

My Project

“Sensory” is a word that goes hand and hand with our populations of students. Besides the five senses of smell, taste, sight, hearing, and touch, individuals with autism can also struggle with their sense of movement and balance. People with autism might be oversensitive to certain sensations, which means that just a small amount of that sensation will stimulate them.

Students with autism can display stimulation in a multitude of ways.

Some students can be extremely excited and joyous, some anxious, and some angry even scared.

However, as a special education teacher who has experienced all these stimuli in students I can say without a doubt when you give our students the space and tools to express, decompress, and hone in their senses those very same sensory struggles can turn into their superpower.

All requested materials will first go to priority students who are easily overstimulated, struggle with regulating emotions, and need extra support in managing disruptive behavior. Our school employs a PBIS program called “PRIDE” (Practice safety, Respect, In location, Do the responsible thing, and Engage in learning). Students are earning points throughout the day as they follow PRIDE. As students earn their points, they will reach different tiers of awards and prizes such as one of the requested sensory supports. Please help us help our students turn sensory struggles into sensory gains that will push them even further.

Mr. S. Rodriguez P17X @ 298X Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mr. S. Rodriguez

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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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
10-Pack of Spiky Sensory Balls - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
SoulLife 12PCS Push Bubble Fidget Toys,Durable Toy for Autism Stress Reliever Training Logical Thinking,with Portable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Hot Wheels 20 Car Gift Pack (Styles May Vary), Multicolor, 7.6" T • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Bulk Assorted Fruit Halloween Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, SweeTarts, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids, Haribo Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers (32 Oz Variety Fun Pack) by Variety Fun • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Joyjoz 24 Packs Galaxy Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
KraftMaker 4 Packs Rainbow Deep Rainbow Pop Fidget Toy, Sensory Pop Fidget Toy, Double Sided Push Bubble Pop Fidget Toy, Autism Special Needs Toy, Stress Reliever Pop Toy for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
BINGLALA 4 Pack Pop Sensory Fidget Toys Set Silicone Squeeze Bubble Sensory Toys Stress Relief Toy, Autism Special Needs Anxiety Relief, Educational Toy, for Kids, Adults, Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
16 Bulk Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8 - Assortment Bundle Includes 16 Kids Coloring and Activity Books Bundle with Games, Puzzles, Mazes, and Stickers (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $24.90 1 $24.90
BINGLALA Jumbo Pop Pop Sensory Fidget Toy,Big Pop Fidget Poppers Fidgets Pressure Relieving Toys & Anxiety Stress Relief Squeeze Early Educational Toy ,for Autistic Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
SCIONE Kids Party Favors 24 pack Goodie Bag Stuffers LED Light Up Fidget Bracelet Glow in The Dark Party Supplies Return Gifts for Kids Birthday Valentines Halloween Christmas Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24 Ounce Glue Sticks for Kids | School Supplies | Scrapbooking Supplies | Vision Board Supplies, 60 Count, Standard Stick • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Mini Skater 336 Packs Name Label Stickers White Rectangle Self Adhesive File Folders Labels for Filing Envelops Tags Essential Oil Milk Bottle Cup Kitchen Office School 0.5 x 1.5 Inch • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$478.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.96

Total project goal

$606.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $606.38

1 Donor

-$606.38

Donations toward project cost

-$515.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.96

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