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Ms. Nina from Ferndale, MI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovery Table Materials

Help me give my students sensory materials such as play sand, pasta shapes and messy sheds to use in our discovery table. Sensory experiences help children use language, math, science, and discovery skills. Everyone visits the discovery table daily.

  • $522 goal

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My Project

My students love the discovery table. The discovery table is a highlight of the day in our classroom. Unfortunately, we are severely lacking materials to use in our discovery table and tools to use at the table. Having materials and tools to add to the table would increase children's language, math, science, and exploration skills. The children also learn about problem-solving and working with others cooperatively. Our discovery table is open every day during work time for children to explore different types of materials. Each week I change the materials so children can have different sensory experiences.

Children learn through play and it is imperative for our children to have different materials to explore.

Ms. Nina Ferndale Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 12 Lbs. of Natural Sand with Castle Molds (Natural) - A Fun Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Play at the Messy Shed I Rainbow Instant Snow I Sensory Bin Filler I 8 pack I Fake Snow for Kid I Sensory Play I Snow Powder I Educational STEM toy I Rainbow Instant Snow powder • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
Pastabilities Bunny Hop Pasta, Fun Shaped Noodles for Kids and Easter ,14 oz (2 Pack) Non-GMO Natural Wheat Pasta, Kosher Certified, Vegan Plant Based Pasta, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Pastabilities ABC 123 Pasta, Fun Shaped Noodles for Kids & Teachers, 14 oz (2 Pack), Non-GMO Natural Wheat Pasta, Kosher Certified, Vegan Plant Based, Made in the USA, Great for Crafts! • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Pastabilities Heart Shaped Pasta, Fun Shaped Noodles for Kids and Valentines, 14 oz (2 Pack) Non-GMO Natural Wheat Pasta, Kids Pasta, Valentines Day, Kosher Certified, Vegan Plant Based, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Pastabilities Penguin Party Pasta, Fun Shaped Penguin Noodles for Kids and Holidays, Non-GMO Natural Wheat Pasta 14 oz (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
hand2mind Rainbow Fraction Liquid Measuring Cups, Fraction Manipulatives, Kids Measuring Cups, Baking Supplies For Kids, Unit Fraction, Kids Kitchen, Montessori Kitchen, Visual Measuring Cups (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.02 2 $22.04
Kbraveo 1000pcs 1/2" Glitter Poms Sparkle Balls for Craft,Multicolored Glitter Poms… • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Greenco Small Plastic Cups for Kids, 5 pcs | Toddler Cups, Kid Glass, Drinking Glasses, Outdoor Cups, Reusable, Unbreakable, Colorful | Reusable Cup Set, Picnic Sets, Kitchen Set (Colors May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.59 2 $21.18
180-190pcs Premium Multicolored Fake Crushed Ice Rock Plastic Gems Jewels Acrylic Ice Rock Crystals Treasure Fake Diamonds Plastic Ice Cubes for Kids Toy Decoration Wedding Display Vase Fillers Crafts • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Amazing Super Snow Powder By Be Amazing! Toys Faux Snow Makes Over 2 Gallons Of Artificial Snow, Nontoxic Snow For Kids – Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Blulu Pompoms for Craft Making and Hobby Supplies, 500 Pieces, 1.2 cm/ 0.5 Inch (White) • Amazon Business $8.81 2 $17.62
Qguai 100pcs Glow in The Dark Rocks - Fish Tank Rocks - Aquarium Decoration Rocks - 0.9" Irregular Pebbles - Perfect for Fish Tank, Pond, Bonsai, Garden, Patio, Lawn, Pathway, Driveway, Swimming Pool • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
48 Assorted Colors Plastic Tweezers for Kids 4.3 Inch Craft Tweezers Beads Tweezers for Handmade DIY Crafts Beading Jewelry Making Kits Kids Adult Family Home Classroom School • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
PLASKIDY Plastic Bowls Set of 12 Kids Bowls 24 Oz Microwave Dishwasher Safe BPA Free Plastic Cereal Bowls for Kids Brightly Colored Children Bowls Great for Cereal, Soup, Snack, Fruit or Salad • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
CJGQ Pebbles for Plants 3 lb Natural Garden Decorative Stone Outdoor Aquariums Gravel 1-2 Inches • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
CJGQ Black Pebbles for Plants 3lb Bulk Bag 1"- 1.5" Aquarium Gravel Decorative Polished Stone Natural River Rocks for Fish Tank… • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
20 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set, Include 8 Tweezers, 2 Jumbo Scissors Clip and 10 Assorted Colors Sorting Bowls for Children Age Over 5, Early Skill Development and Counting Training Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
820 Pcs 2 Sizes Valentine's Day Acrylic Heart Gems Colorful Heart Shaped Acrylic Gemstone Ornaments for Wedding Valentines Party Table Scatter Decorations Heart Vase Fillers Red/Rose Red/Pink/Purple • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$407.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.28

Total project goal

$521.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$521.87

3 Donors

-$493.93

Donations toward project cost

-$422.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.59

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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