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Mr. Zelent from Brockport, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Needs

Help me give my students a variety of calming choices to use in my classroom.

  • 5 donors
  • $273 still needed

expires Nov 23

  • 5 donors
  • $273 still needed
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My Project

Children have different needs today than they did just a short time ago. A major need of children now is sensory needs. Due to many factors, less outdoor play, more video games and other technology have led to increase in children needing forms of sensory input. Also, these sensory toys have soothing qualities for children that have high anxiety. Sometimes just something to rub gently will let children focus better on tasks and overcome their nervousness in a classroom setting. It would be awesome to add these sensory items to my toolbox of tricks to help students succed!

Mr. Zelent
Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 25 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $34.89 1 $34.89
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand (Amazon Exclusive), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $25.82 1 $25.82
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys - 6 Pack Liquid Timer Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Liquid Motion Toys Or Motion Bubbler Sensory Timer for Playful Learning and Sensory Exploration • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand, Castle Containers 10-Color Pack Colored Sand for Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys for Kids Aged 3 and up • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
IMPRESA Monkey Foam from The Original Monkey Noodle 5 Giant Blocks - Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids with Unique Needs Fosters Creativity, Focus, & Fun - Great for Classrooms, Home, & Playtime Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Fidget Toys Slug ,Sensory Slug Fidget Toy for Kids ,Toddler Sensory Toys,Stress Relief Toy,ADHD & Autism Fidget Toys,Preschool Boy Girl Gifts Idea,Goodie Bag Stuffers(6PCS) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 6 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toy Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 55 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
12 Pack Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys, Stretchy Fidget Sensory Toys Stress Relief Anxiety Calming Toys for Autistic Kids Boys Adults Classroom Prize Treasure Box Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gifts • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Colorful Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Sensory Ring • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$354.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.05

Total project goal

$460.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $460.36

4 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$148.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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 $272.87

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