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Sensory Wonderland: a Party to Support Our ASD Learners

Help me give my students a sensory party that is a calm, safe, and fun-filled event where my Autistic student K-8 can engage in various sensory-based activities using Magnetic Tiles, Play-Doh, and more.

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As an educator working with students on the Autism Spectrum, I am always seeking creative and effective ways to support their unique learning needs. Sensory activities are an invaluable tool for helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to regulate their emotions, improve focus, and enhance their educational experiences. That’s why I am requesting funding for a Sensory Party. This special event will provide sensory activities and tools to help our ASD students unwind, learn, and thrive in a fun and interactive environment. Sensory activities are incredibly beneficial for students with ASD because they help them manage sensory sensitivities, build social skills, and improve focus and concentration in the classroom. These activities include tactile, auditory, and visual stimuli, catering to students' needs and preferences.

This will help with:

Sensory Regulation: Sensory activities are known to help students with ASD manage their sensory sensitivities and emotions, preventing overwhelm and meltdowns.

Focus & Attention: Engaging in calming sensory activities helps students improve their attention span and focus in the classroom.

Social Skills: The party offers an opportunity for students to interact in a relaxed, enjoyable setting, fostering social skills and peer relationships.

Emotional Well-Being: By participating in activities that cater to their individual sensory needs, students feel more in control and confident, which supports their overall emotional well-being

Ms. Jackson Edison Park K-8 Center Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami, FL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Connetix Colorful Magnetic Tiles Ball Run - 106 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $134.06 4 $536.24
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 10 $290.20
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 4 $168.00
33 Cups Jumbo Slime Kit for Kids, FunKidz Premade Ultimate Slime Pack to DIY Soft, Cloud, Clear, Butter, Glitter, Glow in Dark Slime Making Kits Super Slime Party Favors Gift Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $21.59 5 $107.95
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 4 $60.00
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37

Materials cost

$1,209.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,288.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$227.42

Total project goal

$1,516.14

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