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Ms. Ashley from Shelbyville IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help Me Help My Students Regulate!

Help me give my students tools to help their bodies regulate and help with feeling content.

  • 1 donor
  • $697 still needed

expires Jul 10

  • 1 donor
  • $697 still needed
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My Project

Hello, I am a preschool teacher and often we have many personalities trying to know one another. It can be difficult to regulate your emotions as an adult and being able to regulate them as a child I can only imagine the feelings their little bodies endure.

My goal for this project is to get tools in my classroom that are easily accessible to my students to help meet their individual needs and hope that they can learn to regulate their emotions on their own while still having love and understanding from their teachers.

All parts of our brain need stimulation whether it be out vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile or interception. All parts of the brain need ways to help it regulate. This could be a simple snack, pressure out on the body, visual cues and so forth. The items I am asking for reach these goals and my goal as their teacher is to help them develop ways to self-regulate and walk alongside them to help them develop safely.

It is a true honor to work with these kids every day and help them become such amazing human beings. We always try to see the need and meet the need. This may seem like toys or unneeded items but unless we are regulated, we aren't our best self. See the need meet the need is the motto our kids go by in class. They are hoping to have this need met. These students deserve this because they are amazing! I will not only use these for students this year but for students in the future as well! What a legacy to pass on showing that we all have big emotions, we all get over stimulated, but we ALL are amazing and have the tools to regulate!

Ms. Ashley
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lightahead Extra Large 4 FT LED Fantasy Bubble Fish Tube Fake Aquarium with Remote Control,10 Fish & 20 Color Light Effects. The Ultimate Sensory Lamp. • Amazon Business $129.90 1 $129.90
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom or Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office Classroom Decorations Light Diffusers Gray • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
SlimySand Bucket, 5 Pounds of SlimySand in Purple, Pink and White Glitter, 3 Molds, Bucket is Reusable for Storage. Super Stretchy & Moldable! • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Montessori Sand Tray with Flashcard Holder and Flashcards | Play Sand & Wooden Stylus | Sensory Bin | Tactile & Sensory Toys | Wood Learning and Educational Toys | Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $28.50 1 $28.50
Dubble Bubble Marjack Double Bubble Gum - Individually Wrapped, Blue, Pack of 300 • School Specialty $25.42 1 $25.42
SLIMYSAND Bucket - 5 Pounds of Slimy Sand in 3 Colors (Blue, Green, Purple) - Cotton Candy Sand Play Set with 3 Molds and Reusable Bucket for Storage - Super Stretchy & Moldable Cloud Slime • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
4 LB Huge Glassy Clear Slime Bucket Toy for Kids, FunKidz 64 FL OZ Premade Big Crystal Slime Pack Gift with 29 Sets Add-ins Jumbo Slime Kit for Girls Boys Party Present • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Lakeshore Metallic Sensory Slime • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
My Brain, My Brain, My Beautiful Brain (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Sack (Medium), Body Sock, Calming Therapy Blanket, Sensory Toys Stress Relief, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Tactile Items for Therapeutic Play, Kids Fidget Toy, Body Pod in Green - Sensory4U • Amazon Business $19.11 1 $19.11
Sensory Sack (Medium), Body Sock, Calming Therapy Blanket, Sensory Toys Stress Relief, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Tactile Items for Therapeutic Play, Kids Fidget Toy, Body Pod in Lavender - Sensory4U • Amazon Business $19.11 1 $19.11
20Pcs Quiet Fidget Toys for Party - Fidget Toys for Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls - The Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression Fidgets for Classroom,Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
(60 Pcs) Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, School Classroom Rewards Goodie Bag Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8 8-12, Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Tools Autistic ADHD Toys Holiday Birthday • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
50 Pieces Dance Ribbons Streamers Dancer Wand for Kids 6.6 Feet Long Gymnastics Ribbon Silks Rainbow Streamer Toys Ribbon Party Favors Talent Shows Artistic Dancing Baton Twirling • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Goody Putty Heat Sensitive Color Changing 4 Pack Great Slime Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Kids Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Toy Pack of Putty That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers - Social Emotional Feelings Toys for Special Needs, Texture Shapes Learning Tactile Toy Preschool Classroom Must Haves, Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy for Calming, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE Piece (Assorted) • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Youyole Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys Tie Dye Tactile Anxiety Calming for School Classroom Reduce Improve Focus, 8.7 x 6.3 Inch (Vivid Style) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Youyole Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys Tie Dye Maze Mat Tactile Sensory Toys Anxiety Relief Calming Toys for School Reduce Stress Improve Focus, 8.7 x 6.3 Inch (Novel Style) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$564.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$612.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.17

Total project goal

$721.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $721.14

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $696.14

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