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Ms. Bouchard from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools for Exceptional Students

Help me give my students with Autism the sensory input they seek in safe ways in the classroom environment.

  • $533 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The students in our classroom are in grades 3-5 and all are on the autism spectrum. The sensory tools that I have chosen will help my students succeed in the classroom setting both quietly during lessons, as well as when they are interacting with their peers. Many of the students in my classroom seek out sensory input as a way to calm themselves down. The tools that I have outlined in this project will allow them to stay calm and focused on their lessons and activities. Sensory tools are also utilized as a way to deescalate students who are already upset. Items like the light projector and sensory tubes will be placed in our "calm down room" so that students will have a welcoming environment to collect themselves and get ready to learn.

With these new sensory tools, my students will be able to be more attentive during lessons, as well as have fun new ways to interact with their peers.

The water table, kinetic sand, and Play-Doh will be used as we help our students engage in appropriate peer interactions such as turn taking, sharing, and cooperative play.

I have seen how sensory tools can have a positive impact on student learning and behavior. Additional options for sensory input activities will continue to allow students to have a positive way to engage in sensory seeking activities in school.

Ms. Bouchard Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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Springfield, MA View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory 24"H Large Sensory Table & Lid, 1135-24 Red, Kids Playroom & Classroom Autism Activity, Daycare or Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $211.46 1 $211.46
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Y- STOP Kids Pod Swing Chair, Hanging Hammock Chair with Inflatable Pillow, Sensory Swing Chair with Pocket for Outdoor and Indoor, Max 176Lbs(Green) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Galaxy Projector Star Projector, Christmas Room Decor Light for Kids and Adults, Smart Night Light for Bedroom with Bluetooth Speaker, APP Control, Remote Control • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Lolo Toys Sensory Kit for Kids and Toddlers - Includes 5 Bins with Lids, Play Tools, Sand, Feathers, Water Beads, Color Beads and Pom Poms Kids Box Fillers • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Non Toxic 300pcs Jumbo & 20000 Small Water Beads Gel Beads Kit for Kids-Value Package Sensory Toys and Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
UMIKU Water Beads 50000 Soft Beads Rainbow Mix Water Growing Balls for Kids Tactile Sensory Toys Home Décor • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Blue, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Playlearn Glitter Wand, Magic Wonder Tube - 6 Inch - Sensory Toy Wonder Magic Wands for Kids - 1 Wand (Random Color) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$416.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.85

Total project goal

$532.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $532.36

2 Donors

-$504.45

Donations toward project cost

-$452.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.91

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