Step Four: Make a plan
Turn your project idea into a measurable plan by setting a clear goal, organizing tasks and roles around your group’s strengths, identifying needed supplies and resources, and sharing the plan with trusted adults and community partners for feedback and support.
If the scouts liked this one the best from the brainstorming list: Build a Classroom Resource Kit – Assemble fidget tools, visual schedules, and sensory supports for teachers to use with neurodiverse students… there is a problem.
This is more of a service project. It doesn’t create a sustainable change. It’s more of a donation than a solution that continues to grow or change the community. To evolve it into a sustainable Take Action project, here are a few ideas to build on the kit and create lasting change:
Ways to Make It a Sustainable Project
- Include a Teacher Training Guide
Scouts could create a simple, youth-designed pamphlet or slideshow explaining how and when to use each item in the kit, based on research and interviews with self-advocates. - Host a Peer-Led Sensory Awareness Day
Pair the resource kit with an interactive presentation for students and staff to normalize sensory tools and reduce stigma. - Establish a “Sensory Support Station”
Work with the school to make the resource kit a permanent feature—like a stocked corner in the library or nurse’s office—with plans for refills and rotating tools. - Create a Rotation Plan for Multiple Classrooms
Design a schedule where the kit is used in different rooms and scout volunteers check in monthly to restock and gather feedback. - Document the Impact
Track how many students and teachers use the kit, note any improvements in classroom engagement, and share results with decision-makers to spark further implementation.
After expanding it, the full plan a scout could make to fulfill all the requirements could be….
Project Title: Sensory Support for Every Classroom
Project Goal
Create lasting change in the classroom by increasing autism acceptance and sensory support. This project will build a sensory resource kit, teach others how to use it, and make it a permanent support system within the school.
What I Want My Project to Accomplish
- Help one classroom better understand sensory needs and create a more inclusive space.
- Assemble a sensory support starter kit that’s simple to use and easy to maintain.
- Provide a short teacher guide to explain the purpose of each item and how to use them.
- Start a conversation around neurodiversity and inclusion through practical tools and kindness.
How I’ll Measure Success
- Ask the teacher how the kit supported students or changed classroom routines.
- Use a checklist to track which items were used and how often during the first two weeks.
- Observe or hear feedback from students about how the tools helped them feel focused or calm.
- Optional: create a simple one-page reflection that the teacher or students can fill out.
Timeline & Task Plan
| Date | Action | Who Will Do It |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Research sensory needs and identify low-cost, classroom-appropriate tools | Me |
| Week 2 | Assemble the kit and begin drafting a simple guide for teachers that explains how and when to use each tool | Me |
| Week 3 | Share the kit and guide with a teacher or librarian; observe and ask for feedback | Me |
| Week 4 | Finalize the guide and write a refill/check-in list; (optionally) share what I learned with others | Me |
Materials & Budget
| Item | Estimated Cost | Sourcing |
|---|---|---|
| Small storage bin or box | $3–$8 | Thrift store, dollar store, or home reuse |
| Fidget tools (3–5 pieces) | $6–$12 | Dollar store, repurposed items, donations |
| Visual schedule cards | Free | Designed by scout, printed at school |
| Teacher guide pamphlet | Free | Scout-created and printed at home/school |
| Laminating sheets (optional) | $3–$5 | School supply room or troop resources |
Headphones and extra accessories are not included in this version to keep costs low and focus the kit on core items. Add-ons could be proposed later as part of a sustainability plan.
Resources, Support & Experts
- Teacher or Librarian: Offers classroom space and gives direct feedback on how the kit is used.
- Troop Leader (if available): Reviews materials and assists with printing.
- Autism Advocacy Websites:
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network for first-person insights.
- National Autism Association for safety and awareness tips.
- Scouting Guides:
- GSUSA Ability Awareness materials.
- BSA Disabilities Awareness resources.
Sustainability Plan
- Give the teacher a printed guide with instructions, maintenance tips, and contact info for future questions or restock ideas.
- Offer to check back after one month to see how the kit has been used and suggest simple additions based on teacher feedback.
- Create a refill checklist that the teacher or classroom helper can use independently.
- Suggest that future students or peer buddies help monitor the kit once a year as part of classroom routines.
- Leave extra printed materials behind (such as visual schedule templates or labels) so the kit can grow or adapt over time.
Optional Sharing
If I feel comfortable, I will:
- Share my story with my troop or family by giving a short presentation or posting a photo recap.
- Ask the teacher to include a note about the kit in a classroom or school newsletter.
- Create a small poster or flyer to encourage other students or troops to build their own sensory kits.
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