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Mrs. Richard from Virginia Beach, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Nook For Non-Verbal Student With Autism

Help me give my students with Autism a safe space to regulate their emotions and practice the calming strategies taught to them.

  • $454 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

I teach special education students with Autism in both Kindergarten and first grade. Many of these students have difficulty communicating due to a lack of language or because they are nonverbal. Due to their struggles with communication, my students can become frustrated easily and struggle to regulate their emotions.

I would love to provide a safe place in my classroom for them that is cozy and safe where they can go to take a break and manage their emotions.

My room is small and has no windows. It is difficult to separate the students who are struggling with their emotions from the others so I have included noise-cancelling headphones to prevent students from becoming triggered by their classmates. I have included light shades to help their sensitive eyes and make the room seem more open.

I am requesting comfortable chairs for the students to sit on when they are upset and fidgets and a bubble lamp to help them let out their emotions in a healthy and positive way.

My students have a lot to say and would love to participate with their peers more but need these materials to help them regulate their emotions. When their emotions are not regulated they may end up isolated by the other students or the nature of the situation. Please consider donating to help these students become more social and functional in the classroom.

Mrs. Richard
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EasyGo Product Bubble Fish Aquarium Lamp-Autism Sensory-Kids Room Tube Light, 4 Foot (48in), 20 Color Changing LED • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 38in - Large, Canvas White Stars on Gray • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
3 Pack Kids Ear Protection Safety Noise Earmuffs Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids Ear Protection 26db Adjustable Baby Noise Cancelling Earmuffs for Kids Sleeping Studying, Pink, Blue, Green • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
CanDo Theraputty Plus Hand Exercise Putty for Rehabilitation, Exercises, Hand Thearpy, Occupational Therapy, Hand Strengthening, Improve Motor Skills, Stress Relief 2-ounce 6-Piece Set • Amazon Business $31.14 1 $31.14
Sensory Builder: Fidget Toys Sensory Kit Bundle-from The Makers of Language Builder - Stress Relief Balls with Fidget Hand Toys for Anxiety Kids & Adults-Calming Toys for ADHD Autism Anxiety • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87

Materials cost

$350.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.02

Total project goal

$453.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $453.46

8 Donors

-$444.64

Donations toward project cost

-$385.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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