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Ms. Rodriguez from Pharr, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Corner for Inclusion Students

Help me give my students a calming corner equipped with sensory toys, weighted plushies, soundproof headphones, and engaging workbooks. These resources will foster a positive and fun learning environment while teaching essential skills.

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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 Project

The items for the calming corner will significantly enhance my students' learning experience. Sensory toys will assist them in managing stress and engaging their senses, creating a calming environment that promotes concentration and emotional balance. These toys will provide tactile stimulation, especially beneficial for students needing to soothe their minds and bodies. Weighted plushies will add comfort, offering a sense of security that can help reduce anxiety and encourage relaxation.Soundproof headphones will minimize distractions, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in their work. This is particularly helpful for those sensitive to noise, as they require a quiet space to focus. Additionally, workbooks will make learning enjoyable and interactive, enabling students to develop essential skills in a fun, engaging manner. These workbooks will be tailored to meet the diverse needs of my students, ensuring that each child can learn at their own pace and level.

My goal is to create a sanctuary within the classroom where students can find peace and regain focus.

This calming corner will serve as a haven for students to decompress and recharge, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. By supporting their emotional well-being, I aim to enhance their academic performance and overall happiness at school. I envision this space as one where students feel safe and supported, allowing them to take breaks when overwhelmed and return to their tasks with renewed energy.

My students are extraordinary, showcasing resilience, curiosity, and unique perspectives. They tackle challenges with determination and a positive attitude, always eager to learn and grow. Their enthusiasm inspires me daily to create an optimal environment for their success. This calming corner will be a testament to their incredible spirit and potential, equipping them with the tools to thrive emotionally and academically.

Ms. Rodriguez
Never Before Funded Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solobo Toys: 8-pack of 12.5" 3D Sensory Fidget Toys - DRAGONS (Brown) social emotional learning, calming corner, fidgets for teens • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
8 Fidget Toy Bundle - Assorted 3D 7" Shark & 7.1" Caterpillar Fidgets (social emotional learning, calming corner fidgets, wiggly fidget toys) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $72.00 1 $72.00
Califone© Hearing Safe@trade; Hearing Protector Headphones • Nasco $12.43 5 $62.15
meowtastic Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 32 Inch 6.0 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Large Stuffed Dog Weighted Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (32" 6.0 lbs) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
meowtastic Black & White Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 22 Inch 4.5 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Big Stuffed Dog Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (22" 4.5 lbs) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs • Nasco $32.72 1 $32.72
Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs • Amazon Business $23.64 1 $23.64
Social Skills for Teens: Job Skills (Special Education Workbooks) • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Social Skills for Teens: Friendship Skills (Special Education Workbooks) • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Decorably Diversity Posters for Classroom - 12 Multicultural Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Posters, Multicultural Decorations, Diversity Poster, Diversity Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$385.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.39

Total project goal

$495.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$495.92

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$495.92

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