Inclusion is about making school ready for the child, not making the child ready for school. My students have severe Autism. They are diverse learners whose brains process sensory stimulation and educational information differently from their typical friends. Sensory processing is the ability to regulate the intensity of an emotional and behavioral response when presented with sensory input. My students, with both sensory processing and learning disabilities, are better able to stay calm and happy when provided with opportunities to be included with their typical peers. So how do I ensure my students are included?
Each morning, students from fourth and fifth grade volunteer to come to my classroom to interact with my students.
This interaction provides socialization, language development, and behavioral assistance. I like to challenge the "typical" students to become a voice for their peers with disabilities. These students go above and beyond to create activities, and events and spend time with my disabled students. They excel in assisting with my students' sensory needs. When they see an upset, overactive, or withdrawn student, they find fine motor toys to play and create with. These toys calm students by having them concentrate on intricate building and coordination skills. The typical students also take my students to the sensory room, where they relax under sensory lighting, swings, receive pressure, or climb and jump. The fourth and fifth-grade students suggest new activities and equipment. They brainstorm ways to build devices or how money can be raised to purchase items. They have created a completely inclusive environment at school through their selfless volunteer efforts. My materials list is items they suggested to assist my students.
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Mega Builds, STEM Building Set, Gears Toys for Kids, 235 Piece, Ages 4+, STEM Toys
• Amazon Business
$36.70
1
$36.70
Yehtta Montessori Busy Board, Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Boy Girl, Educational Screw Driver Board with Lights Loudspeaker, Sensory Learning Toys, Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Kammoy Jellyfish Lamp, Electric Jellyfish Lava Lamp for Adults, Jellyfish Tank Table Lamp, Color Changing Jellyfish Aquarium, Home Decor and Room Mood Light Attached with 8 Free Luminous Stones
• Amazon Business
$25.98
1
$25.98
36PCS Hexagon Acrylic Mirror Wall Sticker Decor Living Room Bedroom DIY Combo PatternThree Size(SML)
• Amazon Business
$9.89
2
$19.78
Jwxstore Wall Hooks for Hanging 33lb(Max) Heavy Duty Self Adhesive Hooks 24 Pack Transparent Waterproof Sticky Hooks for Keys Bathroom Shower Outdoor Kitchen Door Home Improvement Utility Hooks
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$120.44
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$8.31
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$160.56
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$28.33
Total project goal
$188.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$188.89
2 Donors
-$90.04
Donations toward project cost
-$84.03
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$6.01
match offer
-$90.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$76.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mx. Kemp's Calming Corner/Sensory Room and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
