Help me give my students a sensory room, offering my students a variety of ways to engage with the world around them in a way that suits their individual needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Doyle's classroom raised $1,695
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Project
The items we are requesting for the sensory room, such as tactile toys, floor mats, and interactive sensory equipment, are specifically chosen to create an environment that promotes sensory exploration and emotional regulation. By providing a multi-sensory space, these tools will help students engage in self-regulation, reduce anxiety, and improve focus.
Research shows that sensory input can help students with diverse needs better process information, manage stress, and enhance overall learning.
For example, fidget tools and tactile objects allow students who are easily distracted or overstimulated to redirect their focus and energy, which in turn enables them to participate more fully in lessons. These sensory items will create a space where students feel more in control of their emotions, leading to improved behavior, stronger engagement with academic content, and more positive social interactions.
The primary goal of this project is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can self-regulate, decompress, and engage in mindful activities to improve their emotional and cognitive well-being. By providing students with the tools to manage stress, anxiety, and overstimulation, we aim to foster a space where they can re-center themselves and return to the classroom better equipped for learning.
Our students are diverse in their learning needs, backgrounds, and abilities, but what unites them is their resilience, creativity, and determination to succeed. Many of our students face challenges related to sensory processing, attention, emotional regulation, and social interaction, which can make the traditional classroom environment overwhelming. Some have sensory sensitivities that make it difficult for them to focus during lessons, while others may struggle with transitions, social anxiety, or self-control.
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
Kangler Kids Puzzle Play Mats, 20pcs Extra Large Colorful Foam Flooring Tiles, Interlocking Floor Mats with Borders for Children Infant Baby Crawling, Exercise, Playroom, Play Area, Baby Nursery
• Amazon Business
$28.99
4
$115.96
Beright Dinosaur Activity Wall Busy Board Panels, Montessori Sensory Toys, Toddler Learning Activity Center, Perfect for Toddler Playroom & Children's Daycare, Blue
• Amazon Business
$99.99
1
$99.99
Playz Ball Pit Balls 500 Count, Crush Proof Ball Pit Balls for Babies, Kids & Toddlers in 8 Bright Colors, Soft & Safe Plastic Balls for Ball Pit, BPA Free Baby Toddler Pit Balls 2.1 Inch
• Amazon Business
$63.95
1
$63.95
Lakeshore Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Materials cost
$1,186.96
Vendor shipping charges
$205.56
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.80
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,440.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$254.17
Total project goal
$1,694.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,694.49
3 Donors
-$1,069.95
Donations toward project cost
-$985.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$84.37
match offer
-$534.98
Match offer toward project cost
-$454.73
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Doyle and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
