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Mrs. Rios from Waynesboro, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social/Emotional Support for Autistic Students

Help me give my students social emotional tools. I am a 3rd - 5th grade special education teacher. I teach many Autistic students who have trouble in social situations and regulating emotions.

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I am a 3rd - 5th grade Special Education teacher. I have many Autistic students. These students struggle in social situations and with regulating their emotions. These social/emotional supports will provide the tools students need to make good decisions in hard social situations. The Social Cards and Social Games will provide role playing activities for students to build skills to use in real life.

Fidgets are very beneficial to students with Autism because they provide sensory regulation, increased focus, stress relief, improved motor skills, and individualized support.

Fidgets also promote engagement. When students have an outlet for energy, they may be more willing to participate in discussions and group work. Providing a variety of fidgets for my students to choose from will improve the learning environment in the classroom.

Mrs. Rios Blakeney Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Waynesboro, GA 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 POP Fidget Toys Bulk (assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, mental health, calm down sensory fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $125.00 1 $125.00
Case of 12 Axolotl Fidget Toys: 7.5" 3D Assorted Color Sensory Fidgets (calming corner, social emotional learning for classroom focus, desk pets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $120.00 1 $120.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE - 2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR WINNER (social emotional learning awareness, squeeze stress, calming corner focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Feelings and Emotions Cards Toolbox, Calming Strategy Cards for Social Emotional Learning, Learn Coping Skills, Calming Corner Game, Social Skills Cards, Autism Therapy • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Rainbow Emotions Fidget Poppers Classroom Set • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy For Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Foam) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Social Skills, Autism Learning Materials, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$456.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.68

Total project goal

$617.89

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Total project goal

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 $617.89

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