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Ms. Ware from Grant, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Wonderland: Crafting a Magical Space for Special Needs Students!

Help me give my students a fun and stimulating sensory corner that will provide an engaging and exciting space for our special needs learners to explore and thrive!

  • $533 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine a space where students can escape into a world of sensory exploration, where twinkling lights dance across the walls, and every touch brings new discoveries. I'm hoping to create a sensory corner designed specifically for our special needs students—a magical space that will allow them to engage their senses, reduce anxiety, and enhance their learning experience.

This corner will be filled with sensory tiles that invite exploration, fidget tubes that calm busy hands, and textured stress balls that provide much-needed relief from anxiety!

I'm looking to stock our sensory corner with these essential tools, as well as general classroom supplies like cardstock, tissues, and a gift card to purchase data retrieval assignments that will help us track and support our students’ progress.

Every item on the list plays a role in creating a functional and supportive environment where my students with diverse needs can learn and thrive. Your contribution will not only help us build this sensory haven but will also make a lasting impact on the lives of these incredible students. Let’s work together to create a space where every child can feel safe, engaged, and excited to learn!

Ms. Ware
Grades 9-12
  • Dar High School
  • Grant, AL
  • More than half 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

    This project will reach 10 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Sensory LED Bubble Tube 4FT with 10 Fish, 20 Color Remote and Tall Water Tower Tank LED Night Light for Kids Bedroom, Living Room Decor • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Bright Autism Calming Sensory Sea Lamp BLK- Night Light Projector for Kids, 7 Light Modes, Color Changing Music Player, Nature Relaxation Sounds -(Black)… • Amazon Business $41.57 1 $41.57
Schylling Super NeeDoh Ripples XL Sensory Pack - 3 Pieces: Giant Textured NeeDohs for Anxiety Relief and Sensory Stimulation • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Sensory Tiles for Kids | Orthopedic Sensory Play Mats | Multi-Sensory Exploration | Textured Floor Mats | Sensory Toys for Tactile Play | Orthopedic Mat | Sensory Floor Tiles fabric (Set 2, 6-Pack) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Techprotectus - macbook PRO 13" case for M1A2238A2289A2251 A2159A1989 A1706 A1708 M2 2022 A2338 • Best Buy Education $20.45 1 $20.45
Sensory Mini Mats for Kids, Assorted Textured Play Mat, Sensory Tiles, Educational Tactile Sensory Toys for Activity, Sensory Wall Panel, Sensory Room Equipment, Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
AKEPO Sparkle Flash Point Fiber Optic Light Cable 100 Strands 0.03in(0.75mm) 6.5ft(2m) for LED Fiber Optic Sensory Light Curtain Waterfall Light【ONLY Cable, without Light Source】 • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Pink Buttons 8.5”; x 11”; Cardstock Paper by Recollections®, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Jishi Light Up Glow Sticks Fidget Pop Tubes 6-Pack Toddler Sensory Toys for Kids Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Birthday Filler Gifts, LED Stretchy Pipes Travel Camping Activity Games for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mr. Pen - Retractable Fine Point Gel Pens, 6 Pack, Morandi Barrels, Fast Dry Ink, Cute Aesthetic Pens for Journaling • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$385.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.95

Total project goal

$532.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$532.98

2 Donors

-$532.98

Donations toward project cost

-$453.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.95

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$0.00

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