I am setting up a new classroom for special education students. Some of my students are on the Autism spectrum, some have ADHD, some have Specific Learning Disabilities, and some have Developmental Delays. All of my students will benefit from fidgets and educational games.
Some students seek sensory input, that is why fidgets are so important.
When students senses are regulated it is easier for them to focus on learning. Students with disabilities learn differently then their nondisabled peers. Educational games are a fun way to teach basic skills while getting the repetition needed for skill mastery. Likewise, books focused on beginning reading skills help students feel successful when reading is a challenge.
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
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner)
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$52.00
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$52.00
Decodable Readers: 15 Short Vowel Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 1)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
CVC Word Games Spelling Flashcards, Preschool Learning Alphabet Puzzle Activitie,Sight Words Reading Game,Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies,Montessori Educational Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Kids
• Amazon Business
$24.99
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$24.99
Bouiexye 8 PCS Sensory Toys Assorted Textured Sensory Early Sensory Exercise Sensory Bar Toys for Kids Baby Classroom Preschoolers Kindergarten Autism Educational Toys
• Amazon Business
$21.99
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$21.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids - for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Kit, Sensory Room, School Counselor Supplies, Social Emotional Games for Kids, Mindfulness Tools, Play Therapy, or Anxiety Relief
• Amazon Business
$16.95
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$16.95
KLT Mini Stress Balls Bulk - Squishy Toys 24 Pack - Sensory Toys for Autism - Stress Ball Fidget Toys - Anxiety Toys - Party Favor Goodie Bags Stuffer
• Amazon Business
$16.45
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$16.45
My Beginning Readers Set (A Complete Set of 25 First Reader Books, Level A)
• Amazon Business
$14.39
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$14.39
hand2mind Beginning Word Builder, CVC Word Games, Spelling Toys for Kids 3-5, Learning How to Read, Sight Words Flash Cards, Kindergarten Learning Activities, Science of Reading Manipulatives
• Amazon Business
$13.99
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$13.99
Learning Resources - Pop For Sight Words Game
• Teachers' School Supply
$13.59
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$13.59
IMPRESA The Original 3 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls - Squeeze and Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults with ADHD and Autism - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free (3 Color Designs)
• Amazon Business
$12.86
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$12.86
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$11.99
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$11.99
Lakeshore Splash! CVC Words Game
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$11.99
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$11.99
CVC Word Stories CVC Books for Beginning Readers: CVC Short Vowel Sounds Decodable Stories for Preschool and Kindergarten (Decodable Books Kindergarten)
• Amazon Business
$11.08
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$11.08
100 Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, Handwriting Cards Learn to Write CVC Sight Words CVC Words Games for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old
• Amazon Business
$9.95
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$9.95
Understanding My ADHD: How to Help an ADHD Child Discover Their Talents, Improve Executive Functioning Skills and Develop Coping Mechanisms for ADHD With 50+ Mindful Activities & ADHD Tools for Kids
• Amazon Business
$8.75
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$8.75
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
• Amazon Business
$8.23
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$8.23
Self Adhesive Dots, 500Pcs(250 Pair Sets) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Self Adhesive Dots for Classroom Nylon Sticky Back Hook Loop Strips, Small Circle Dots Stickers Tapes, White
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$6.99
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$6.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color
• Amazon Business
$4.99
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$4.99
Materials cost
$291.17
Vendor shipping charges
$2.09
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$327.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.82
Total project goal
$385.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$385.45
5 Donors
-$385.45
Donations toward project cost
-$327.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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