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Mrs. Badsky from Martinez, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Back Together and Need Sensory Support!

Help me give my students items like a water tray and stand, balance ball chair and sensory chewy, the materials that help us meet their sensory needs!

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My Students

My students are Kindergarten, first, and 2nd graders in a self-contained classroom that focuses on students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I help students with Autism to focus and learn.

This room provides me with a unique opportunity to create a space for young students to learn, explore, grow, create memories, and most importantly be themselves! As we prepare to return back to in-person learning it is my goal to meet the various needs of all of my students, specifically their unique and ever-changing sensory needs. Thank you for supporting my students!

My Project

These items have been carefully selected to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their sensory processing. Sensory processing refers to the student’s ability to register various forms of information accurately and respond appropriately to sensory experiences.

Helping students find a sense of calm.

Sensory Processing occurs on an unconscious level. Each system has receptors that signal information to our brain. When there is too much sensory input occurring, our body may result in a “fight (meltdown), flight (seek movement), or freeze (passive)” response. When working appropriately, our sensory system works together to help our body stay “just right” for school-based activities, such as reading, writing, and attending to class routines.

I have requested funding for a variety of chewies, fidgets, materials for our sensory rotations, and a water table which will be used in combination with the small plastic animals during our various themed units throughout the year. These items have been shown to help support our goal of making students feel comfortable at school and ready to learn.

Mrs. Badsky John Swett Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Martinez, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

10 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
edxeducation Desk Top Water Tray and Stand - Homeschool Supplies for Sensory Play - 23” High - Sand and Water Table - Lockable Casters and Shelf • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $59.13 1 $59.13
Gafly X's and Y's (5 Pack)-Sensory Chewy for Children with Autism, Kids Special Needs Chew Tubes, Oral Motor Chewers, Silicone, Red Blue Yellow Green • Amazon Business $23.87 1 $23.87
Kinetic Sand, Crystal Pink 2lb Bag of All-Natural Shimmering Play Sand for Squishing, Mixing and Molding, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Animal Farm Animal Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Blue, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Monkey Foam - 40% More Than The Competitor's Combo Party Pack - 5 Giant Blocks in 5 Great Colors - Perfect for Creative Play - Educational Classroom Pack Size - Never Dries Out! - by Impresa • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lull Kids Sensory Chew Bricks - Designed for Autism, SPD, ADHD, Oral Motor Stimulation - 2-Pack Chewy Tubes (Red and Blue) - Sensory Chew Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids and Adults - Resistive Hand Exercise Stress Relief Therapy Putty Kit, Set of 4 Strengths, Three Ounces of Each Putty • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazing Super Snow Powder By Be Amazing! Toys - Faux Snow - Makes Over 2 Gallons Of Artificial Snow - Includes Plastic Bucket, Shovel & Mess-Free Play Mat - Non-toxic Snow For Kids – Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING - 6-Pack - Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Children, Kids, Boys, and Girls (Tough, Long-Lasting) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
NUTTY TOYS 8 pk Pop Tube Sensory Toys - Fine Motor Skills & Learning for Toddlers, Unique Classroom Fidget for Kids - Best Boys Girls Tweens & Teens ADHD Gadget & Top Birthday Gift Present Idea 2021 • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
ASONA Pop Fidget Sensory Toy Set, Push Bubble Popping Silicone Popper Toy Anxiety Stress Reliever Autism Learning Materials Gift for Kids Teens Adults (Rainbow Circle+Square+Octagon 3-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Play-Doh Compound Corner Variety 6 Pack - Slime, Cloud, Krackle, Stretch, Foam • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
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 $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$391.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.71

Total project goal

$544.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $544.72

12 Donors

-$540.31

Donations toward project cost

-$463.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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