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Mrs. Salsman from Moore, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Play Helps Students to Regulate Their Emotions.

Help me give my students Sensory cool downs which are essential to help individuals—especially children—regulate their emotions and manage stress.

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  • $942 goal

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The Benefits of Sensory Play for Emotional Regulation

Sensory play is an engaging and effective way for students to explore the world around them while supporting their emotional development.

This type of play involves activities that stimulate the senses—touch, smell, sight, taste, and hearing—offering numerous benefits for emotional regulation.

By stimulating the senses, sensory play helps improve concentration and focus. Students can better manage their emotions and reactions when they can concentrate on a task at hand. This focus can lead to improved academic performance and social interactions.

Sensory play provides an outlet for students to express their emotions non-verbally. Through creative activities like painting or molding clay, students can explore and articulate feelings they may not yet have the words for, aiding in emotional development and regulation.

As students engage in sensory play, they learn to navigate challenges and solve problems creatively. This resilience-building process enhances their ability to handle frustration and adapt to new situations, contributing to healthier emotional regulation.

Incorporating sensory play into educational settings can significantly aid students in regulating their emotions. By providing opportunities for stress reduction, enhanced focus, emotional expression, and resilience building, sensory play becomes a valuable tool in supporting students' emotional and social well-being.

Mrs. Salsman Kelley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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More than half 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fun and Fitness for Kids - Multifunction Rower • Amazon Business $117.60 1 $117.60
Redmon Fun and Fitness for Kids Air Walker - Multicolor • Amazon Business $102.64 1 $102.64
247Pcs Marble Run with Motorized Elevator, Construction Building Blocks Toys with 30 Glass Marbles and 30 Glow in The Dark Marbles, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $49.79 2 $99.58
Flooyes Dance Mat Toys for 3-12 Year Old Kids, Electronic Dance Pad with Light-up 6-Button Wireless Bluetooth, Music Dance with 5 Game Modes, Birthday Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Year Old Girls • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Snap Circuits 3D Illumination Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 150 STEM Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 50 Parts | STEM Educational Toys for Kids 8+ • Amazon Business $49.74 1 $49.74
Snap Circuits “Arcade”, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Activities for Ages 8+, Full Color Project Manual (SCA-200) • Amazon Business $45.46 1 $45.46
30 Pcs USB Wired Mouse Computer 3 Button Mice Bulk Corded USB Mouse for PC Desktop Laptop Computer Office School Home Classroom Supplies (Blue) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
OSSZIT Classroom Kids Headphones Bulk 20 Pack Class Set of Headphones for Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult (10 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.15 1 $34.15
Snap Circuits SNAP 2 IT® Board Game – Family Game Night, Games, Kids Game, SNAP CIRCUITS® STEM Board Game, Game for Kids 7 and up. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Gifts for Kids, Party Favors - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
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 $19.95 1 $19.95
Elenco STEM Toy Radio KIT | for Kids 8+ yrs | Electronics KIT | Science KIT for Kids | DIY STEM KIT | SNAP Circuits STEM • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Materials cost

$702.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$57.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.16

Total project goal

$941.04

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