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Ms. Block from Flushing, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Super Sensory!

My project needs play dough, light up toys, tactile activities, and other items that will help my students use their senses safely.

  • $499 goal

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I work in a self-contained school for children with Autism and a variety of other severe disabilities. My class has students age 5-8 with Autism. My students are non-verbal and cannot express their basic needs. In addition, my students suffer from something called Sensory Integration Dysfunction.

Students with Sensory Integration Dysfunction cannot organize their thoughts or physical behavior. Because they cannot organize themselves they feel very uncomfortable all the time, they cannot judge where they are in their environment. In these students we see behaviors that are considered strange such as hand flapping, rocking, covering their ears constantly, and more. These behaviors disrupt their learning and are socially stigmatizing. In addition they cannot figure out what they should pay attention to and have difficult time learning. Children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction are affected in all areas.

Sensory Therapy helps these students to get organized so that they can learn and function in the classroom and the world. I would like to start my students on a daily sensory diet. This will give them the feedback they need so they can begin to focus and learn. The sensory diet will consist of games and activities that challenge my students to use their senses appropriately.

Simple toys will help my students to explore the environment without overwhelming their senses. I am asking for materials such as play dough, light up toys, tactile activities, and other items that will help my students use their senses safely.

Ms. Block PS Q177 Robin Sue Ward School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

6 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ936 - Sorting Fruit Baskets • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
LA278 - Uppercase Alphabet & Number Dough Stampe • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
JJ358 - Dinosaurs 3-D Stampers • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
AX20 - Lakeshore Dough Assortment Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning $49.50 1 $49.50
Textured Tangle • Nasco $11.70 2 $23.40
Bubblin Glitter Critter Set • Nasco $8.05 2 $16.10
Hug-A-Bug • Nasco $16.15 2 $32.30
Set of 5 Porcupine Balls • Nasco $7.15 1 $7.15
On-the-Go! No-Spill Bubble Tumbler • Nasco $5.40 1 $5.40
INSTA-SNOW LARGE • Teacher's School Supply $13.16 1 $13.16
Lazer Lite Triple Lazer Sphere • Nasco $4.50 3 $13.50
Sensory Soother • Nasco $11.65 3 $34.95
Magic Spinning Ball • Nasco $3.60 6 $21.60
Light Up Molecule Ball • Nasco $4.95 6 $29.70
Teachable Touchables Texture Squares • Nasco $16.15 2 $32.30

Materials cost

$348.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.89

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$409.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.78

Total project goal

$498.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.78

4 Donors

-$472.35

Donations toward project cost

-$409.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.43

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 $0.00

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