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Mr. Kuhta from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Support for the Autism Classroom

Help me give my students the sensory support they need in order to help support their academic growth.

  • $674 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the academic, social, emotional, and other challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

I continually adapt the regular education curriculum to fit the needs of the Autism students in my classroom.

From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives or disability, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.

My Project

Sensory supports allow students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a

sensory items such as a fidget, small toy, or other object to help maintain attention, decrease stress, and can be a calming influence in the classroom.

Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given an opportunity to use a sensory object in the classroom.

Sensory rooms help teach children with autism and other behavioral health challenges to regulate their bodies in a way that allows them to achieve success in the classroom. By providing a sense of calm and comfort, sensory rooms help children learn to self-regulate their behaviors, which ultimately improves focus.

Mr. Kuhta
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SE401 - Liquid Floor Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
RE322 - Lakeshore Sensory Ball Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
WD311 - Wonder Wands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
DD384 - Soft Washable Sensory Balls • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
FR263 - Feel Roll Bumpy Balls • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
CA312 - Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DS122 - Pop Play Sensory Dimpl™ • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
RA298 - Lakeshore 6 Activity Balls • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP508 - Sensory Star Beanbags - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$504.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.07

Total project goal

$673.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $673.80

6 Donors

-$331.60

Donations toward project cost

-$290.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.74

match offer

-$331.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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 $0.00

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