Sensory Toys, Tools, and Books for Kindergarten Autistic Students
Help me give my students balance discs, breathing balls, sensory beads, and other sensory tools they need to achieve their learning, and social-emotional goals.
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
I am a Kindergarten teacher in a ASD Nest classroom located in Brooklyn, NY. My Nest Kindergarten classroom is an integrated classroom that welcome 12 students, between General Education and Autistic students. My students with autism have difficulty focusing due to competing sensory input. My classroom has a calm down corner in which the students can use sensory toys, and books to help children relax, focus, and calm down to a scenario or event. Furthermore, sensory toys help develop social learning skills like negotiating, planning, and sharing.
By donating to my project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.
For instance, sensory cushions and chair bands help them to move (vestibular input) while keeping them more alert and focus. Fidgets and sensory tools such as, speed cubes, drawing boards, chewable jewelry, playdoh, foam, sensory blocks, etc., help them calm down, relieve stress and serve as a distraction in an overstimulating environment. Additionally the books requested would also help them in understanding how we can embrace and appreciate our differences, and similarities. Being equipped with the necessary tools is the key for our autistic students to be able to thrive in an integrated community school academically, socially, and emotionally.
More than three‑quarters 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
2 Pack - Inflated Stability Balance Disc, Including Free Pump - Bulk Packaging
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$35.99
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$35.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories
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$13.90
2
$27.80
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard (Shape)
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$13.69
2
$27.38
12 Pack – Anti Slip Feature Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands Provide Flexible Sensory Seating for Classroom & Home - Eco-Friendly & Durable Latex Bands - ADHD Bouncy Foot Fidget
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$25.99
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$25.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive)
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$25.24
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$25.24
PicassoTiles PTB120 120pc Bristle Lock Tiles Toy Construction Building Blocks STEM Learning Playset Educational Kit for Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Kids Boy Girl Children Age 3+
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$25.00
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$25.00
PicassoTiles Magnetic Drawing Board 12x10 inch Large 748 Bead Magnet Tablet Pad Erasable Reusable Writing Playboard STEM Toys Educational Playset Open-Ended Learning Kit Child Brain Development PTB01
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$19.99
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$19.99
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More
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$19.99
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$19.99
Original Monkey Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - No BPA, Phthalate, Latex - Fidgets Toys / Stress Rings for Children and Adults - by Impresa Products
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$9.89
2
$19.78
Yoya Toys Liquimo - Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults (3-Pack) - Hourglass Liquid Bubbler - Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy - Stress Management - Cool Desk Décor
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$18.99
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$18.99
Special Supplies Fun Foam Modeling Foam Beads Play Kit, 10 Blocks Children’s Educational Clay for Arts Crafts Kindergarten, Preschool Kids Toys Develop Creativity, Motor Skills
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$17.90
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$17.90
KELZ KIDZ Durable Large Squishy Water Bead Stress Balls (4 Pack) - Great Sensory Toy for Anxiety Relief for Children and Adults - Helps Calm Kids with ADHD & Autism
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$17.59
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$17.59
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Toys Stress Relief, Squishy Toys for Students, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors
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$16.95
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$16.95
STEAM Life Speed Cube Set 3 Pack Magic Cube - Includes Speed Cubes 3x3, 2x2 Speed Cube, Pyramid Cube - Smoothly Puzzle Cube Collection for Kids Teens & Adults (Stickerless)
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$13.97
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$13.97
Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers (One Three Nine Inspired)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Masterpiece: an inclusive kids book celebrating a child on the autism spectrum
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$12.99
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$12.99
Train Your Dragon to Focus: A Children's Book to Help Kids Improve Focus, Pay Attention, Avoid Distractions, and Increase Concentration (My Dragon Books)
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$12.95
1
$12.95
Dragon and His Friend: A Dragon Book About Autism. A Cute Children Story to Explain the Basics of Autism at a Child’s Level. (My Dragon Books)
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$12.39
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$12.39
Diversity Is Our Superpower: Neurodiversity Picture Book for Kids about an Introvert, Highly Sensitive Child Feeling Different for Toddlers, ... Ages 2-8 (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books)
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$11.99
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$11.99
Sensory Seeking Sloth: A Sensory Processing Disorder Book for Kids and Adults of All Ages About a Sensory Diet For Ultimate Brain and Body Health, SPD
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$11.99
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$11.99
Sensory Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING, 8 Pack Diamond Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color)
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$11.98
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$11.98
The Self-Love Book: A kids book about loving yourself, accepting who you are and celebrating what makes you special!
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$11.71
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$11.71
Moody Monsters - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book
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$9.99
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$9.99
BUNMO Super Sensory Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Textured Monkey Noodles | Sensory Toys for Autistic Children | Stress Relief & Anxiety Toys for Kids
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$9.99
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$9.99
Neurodiversity! What's That?
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Under the Sea - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book
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$9.21
1
$9.21
Kindness Monster - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book
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$9.16
1
$9.16
BUNMO Pop Tubes Large 4pk | Toddler Sensory Toys | Hours of Fun for Kids | Imaginative & Stimulating Creative Learning | Connect, Stretch & Play
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$5.00
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$5.00
Materials cost
$464.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$501.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.56
Total project goal
$590.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$590.42
4 Donors
-$295.21
Donations toward project cost
-$250.93
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$44.28
match offer
-$295.21
Match offer toward project cost
-$250.93
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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