Open to Bay Area Jewish Organizations

Thanks to our generous donors, we are offering a reimbursement of up to $250 for all Jewish organizations in the Bay Area to purchase the sensory tools that will be most useful. In order to receive the reimbursement, a member of your team must attend a program or training as part of our Special Needs & Inclusion initiative.

Follow these steps to become eligible to receive the grant.

Step 1: Attend a Program or Training from Our Special Needs & Inclusion Initiative

  • Attend an upcoming workshop. We’ll update this page with the next available virtual or in-person opportunity.
  • Attend one of our drop-in consultation hours for preschool professionals. They take place every month from January to May, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Pacific Time, on Zoom. View the schedule and register here.
  • Arrange a customized training for your team. We can design a training, workshop, or professional development session for your educators that addresses the needs of diverse learners. Jewish Bay Area organizations benefit from a special subsidy for these trainings thanks to the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. If you are interested, please contact Liora Brosbe at liora@jewishlearning.works .

Step 2: Purchase Your Sensory Tools and Receive Reimbursement

Purchase what you need from whichever vendor works for you. If you need ideas of what to purchase, the lists below offers many suggestions. We have also found great items at the Therapy Shoppe and Play Therapy Supply. You can choose to purchase many small items, or a big ticket item.

Once you have placed your order, please email Liora Brosbe at liora@jewishlearning.works to receive your reimbursement for up to $250.

Item / quantity Category and purpose
Round Finger Crayons

 

 Art Supplies Easy-to-grip crayons for kids with fine motor challenges.
13” Spiky Tactile Cushion Wiggle Cushion Keeps a child’s body engaged while sitting.
15” Dynamic Seating Cushion Wiggle Cushion Keeps a child’s body engaged while sitting.
Neon Inside-Out Balls

 

 Fidgets Improves focus by allowing kids to squeeze and stretch for sensory input.
Soft Squeeze Shapes: Star, Moody Face Fidgets Improves focus by allowing kids to squeeze for sensory input.
Tactile Balls

 

 Fidgets Improves focus by allowing kids to squeeze for sensory input.
Putty Elements™ Fidgets Supports sensory integration and fine-motor skill development
Fidget Set-Multiple Items Fidgets Selection of a variety of fidgets: Improves focus by allowing kids to squeeze for sensory input.
Chewy Necklaces:

Calming Leaf, Pirate, Drop, Unicorn, Robot

 Chewies For kids who seek input by biting / putting things in their mouth.
Chewy Fidget Straps or Bracelets Chewies For kids who seek input by biting / putting things in their mouth.
Noise Reduction Headphones Noise Reduction For kids sensitive to noise.
8″ Countdown Timer Timer Visual timer to be displayed at the front of the classroom.
Medium Lap Pad Weighted Item Provides weight which keeps a child grounded and calm.
Monkey Animal Lap Pad Weighted Item Provides weight which keeps a child grounded and calm.
Mini Loop Scissors Academic Tool Easy-to-use scissors for kids with fine motor challenges.
Self-Opening Scissors (right-handed and left handed) Academic Tool Easy-to-use scissors for kids with fine motor challenges.
Mini-Pencil Grips Academic Tool Easier pencil gripping for kids with fine motor challenges.
Tactile Grip Package Academic Tool Easier pencil gripping for kids with fine motor challenges.
Best Behavior® Board Book Collection Social Stories for Preschoolers Series of books that provide alternatives to aggressive or hurtful behavior, guiding them to a more peaceful and positive outcome in their dealings with other children.