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The primary goal of the sensory room is to provide a safe, calming space where students can self-regulate and decompress after experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions. The room is designed to support emotional and sensory needs, helping students reset and refocus in a structured, supportive environment. By offering a range of sensory tools and activities, the sensory room aims to enhance students’ emotional well-being, improve behavior, and support their overall academic and social success. This space will serve as a proactive resource for students to manage their emotions in a healthy, constructive manner.

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Sensory Room for Rest, Relax, Refocus and Return

School:
Collier Charter Academy 
Subject:
Special Needs Students 
Teacher:
Stephanie Tubbs 
Students Impacted:
500 
Grade:
Pre K - 5 
Date:
September 9, 2024

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Only $973.01 Needed

 

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Goal

The primary goal of the sensory room is to provide a safe, calming space where students can self-regulate and decompress after experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions. The room is designed to support emotional and sensory needs, helping students reset and refocus in a structured, supportive environment. By offering a range of sensory tools and activities, the sensory room aims to enhance students’ emotional well-being, improve behavior, and support their overall academic and social success. This space will serve as a proactive resource for students to manage their emotions in a healthy, constructive manner. 

 

Category

Other -  

 

What will be done with my students

Students will be guided to use the sensory room when they need to calm down, refocus, or recover from a challenging situation. Trained staff will assist students in selecting appropriate activities based on their needs, whether it’s physical movement on sensory bikes or trampolines, tactile engagement with sensory mats and fidgets, or other calming exercises. Students will be encouraged to use the sensory room to help them regulate their emotions and sensory responses before returning to their classrooms. Activities will be tailored to help students regain focus, manage stress, and re-enter the learning environment feeling more balanced and ready to engage. 

 

Benefits to my students

The sensory room will offer several key benefits to students. It provides a safe, structured space for them to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges that might arise during the school day. By utilizing sensory tools like fidgets, mats, and trampolines, students can calm their nervous system, reduce tension, and improve their ability to focus. This room will help prevent emotional outbursts or disruptive behavior by offering an alternative space for students to decompress in a healthy, constructive way.

In addition, regular access to the sensory room can enhance students’ self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. They will learn to recognize when they are feeling overwhelmed and take proactive steps to regain their calm, fostering a sense of independence and responsibility. Over time, this can lead to improved academic performance, as students return to class more focused and prepared to learn. It also promotes a more inclusive school environment, where the emotional and sensory needs of all students are met, contributing to a positive school culture and greater overall well-being for the entire student body. 

 

Budget Narrative

I am going to need 973.01 dollars to create a complete sensory room for my students, some of the items included fidget mats, fidgets toys, trampolines, exercise equipment, and more.  

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans | Autism Sensory Products | Preschool Classroom Must Haves | Montessori Toys | Sensory Tiles for Sensory Wall Toys $49.97
2 Educational Insights Sensory Squares, Textured Beanbags Squares, Toddler Sensory Toys, Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves, Set of 20 Beanbags, Ages 3+ $20.61
3 Portable Under Desk Stationary Fitness Machine Collection - Indoor Exercise Pedal Machine Bike for Arms, Legs, Physical Therapy or Calorie Burn by Wakeman Fitness $28.12
4 Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults $20.99
5 Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) $19.99
6 4FT LED Bubble Tube Floor Lamp Extra Large Aquarium Lamp with 10 Fish and Remote Control 20 Light Changes Tall Water Tower Tank Night Light for Bedroom Office Gift for Kids Men Women $116.23
7 Bubble Fish Lamp, Sensory Bubble Tube Lamp, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, to Light Up Your Life Like a Lamp, Fish Tank Light and Aquarium Lamp, Excellent Gift for Kids & Adults $24.78
8 Stamina Mini Fitness Trampoline w/Smart Workout App $49.99
9 Soft Climb and Crawl Activity Play Set,Safe Soft Foam Block for Preschoolers,Toddlers, Baby, Kids Crawl and Climb,Lightweight Foam Shapes for Climbing, Crawling and Sliding (Colorful) $145.99
10 Febyyer 36 Tiles Children’s Foam Puzzle Mat, Play Mat, Play Rug with Letters of The Alphabet and Numbers $24.99
11 CALIDAKA Bean Bag Chair (No Filler), Air Sofa Outdoor Inflatable Lazy Sofa Chair,Washable Couch Bean Bag Chair Folding,for Organizing Plush Toys Or Memory Foam-Blue $22.99
12 Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Toddler Boys, Autism Figette Ball Autistic ADHD Cool Desk Toy, Calm Down Travel Airplane Essentials Toys for Age 3-12 Year Old, Stuffers Gift for Kids Teens Girls $5.99
13 Value Pack 11lbs of 5 Colored Moldable Self-Sticking Sand, Never Dries Out - Fun for Kids Bulk Refill for Sensory Sand Box Toys, Ideal for Shaping, Squeezing, Scooping, Rolling and Molding $32.99
14 FLEXISPOT 3-IN-1 Exercise Bike,Under Desk Bike with Pedal Exerciser,Movable Stationary Bikes for Home,Indoor Exercise Cycle Bike Fitness Bicycle with 8-Level Adjustable Resistance 350LBS Heavy Duty $349.99
15 Tax $59.39
  Total: $973.01

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Only $973.01 Needed

 

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