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Ms. Camara and Rivas from San Diego, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Curiosity: Sensory Table for Engaging Learning

Help me give my students a sensory table to learn and explore. This interactive tool engages their senses, fosters curiosity, and promotes cognitive development through hands-on exploration of textures and materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Camara and Rivas's classroom raised $594

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The sensory table and materials we're requesting will transform our classroom into an interactive learning environment. By providing hands-on experiences with various textures and materials like sand, water, and rice, students will engage their senses and develop crucial cognitive skills. These materials will foster exploration, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to learn through play and discovery.

Our primary goal is to create a dynamic learning space that caters to the diverse needs and learning styles of our students.

With a sensory table in our classroom, we aim to enhance sensory development, fine motor skills, and language acquisition. Additionally, we seek to cultivate a love for learning by providing opportunities for students to explore, experiment, and collaborate in a hands-on setting.

Our students are incredibly diverse, with unique talents, interests, and backgrounds. What makes them truly special is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate resilience, creativity, and a genuine passion for exploration. With the right resources and support, our students have the potential to achieve great things and make a positive impact on the world around them.

Ms. Camara and Rivas Hardy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Bamboo Sensory Table, 35 x 25 x 18-3/4 Inches • School Specialty $392.96 1 $392.96

Materials cost

$392.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.30

Sales tax

 $35.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.96

Total project goal

$593.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.07

11 Donors

-$389.33

Donations toward project cost

-$347.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.90

match offer

-$184.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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 $0.00

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