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Ms. Cassie from Minneapolis, MN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Breaks for Overstimulated Students

Help me give my students sensory breaks when they're overstimulated (with weighted blankets, neck pillows, squishies, Orbeez, noise-canceling headphones, and calm lighting)

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My Project

It's my first year as a school social worker, and one of the needs I'm noticing in my school is for sensory tools for students who are overstimulated throughout the day. When students experience a sensory overload, they might disengage from learning and become distressed, yell, or refuse to participate.

With these sensory tools, I hope to teach students how they can clear their sensory overload - so they can reset and refocus on learning.

About the tools:

-Weighted blankets and neck pillows stimulate touch receptors, helping your body relax (it feels like a hug!).

-Noise cancelling headphones provide an option for students who are easily overwhelmed when the class gets noisy.

-Muted lighting (through warm-glow string lights and fluorescent light covers) softens the effects of fluorescent light, which can overwhelm some children's sensory input without them being aware of it.

-Orbeez are water beads we use to create small sensory bags for students to keep in their classroom. They provide a tactile sensory experience with their rubbery, squishy, and soft texture.

-Squishy fidgets help kids regulate by focusing the student's attention to the touch experience of the fidget. Squishy fidgets are the clear favorite type fidget for my students - and unfortunately, our previous squishy was lost.

Sensory tools such as these are helpful for all students, but particularly students with disabilities and students with mental health diagnoses like PTSD, anxiety, panic disorder, or ADHD. I serve many students at Whittier who fall in these categories, including our Federal Setting III Emotional and Behavioral Disability classroom.

Ms. Cassie Whittier International School Grades 3-5

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.

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Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

400 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fluorescent Light Diffuser Covers (Set of 4) Filters Light for Classrooms and Offices - Flame-Retardant Fabric (Soft White) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
ZOHAN Kids Ear Protection 2 Pack,Kids Noise Canceling Headphone for Concerts, Monster Truck, Fireworks (BLUE&GREEN) • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Intelex Cozy Therapeutic Wrap, Sheep • Amazon Business $26.90 1 $26.90
Orbeez, H2Obeez Rainbow Pack (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
1i4 Group Warm Pals Microwavable Lavender Scented Plush Toy Weighted Stuffed Animal - Sammy Snake • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
LED String Lights, Plug in Globe String Lights, 49Ft 100 LED Warm White Globe Lights with Timer, Waterproof, Perfect for Indoor and Outdoor Use with 30V Low Voltage Transformer, Extendable • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
HYPNOSER Weighted Blanket for Kids, Pets (5 lbs, 36"x48",Small Blanket) | Diamond with Glass Beads • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29

Materials cost

$188.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.14

Total project goal

$260.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.91

4 Donors

-$260.91

Donations toward project cost

-$221.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.14

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 $0.00

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