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Ms. Sharp from Joshua, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Their Worlds, One Sensory Bin at a Time

Help me give my students sensory bins that provide endless opportunities for learning and discovery through tactile play!

  • $401 goal

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

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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

My life long learners come in each morning ready to conquer the world! They are always seeking out new opportunities to learn through unique and engaging activities.

As young learners, we see over and over again that one of the best ways for children to learn is by exploring through play.

Sensory bins will instantly give my students that opportunity at their fingertips!

I can picture my students' eyes lighting up already! They will be instantly engaged in playing with our sensory bins when they see the brightly colored beads, squishy Playfoam Pluffle, plastic letters and numbers, Kinetic Sand, realistic looking tractors and trucks, rocks in different shapes and sizes, and Montessori Sensory Wooden Toys all wrapped up inside of the see through bins!

My hope is that the skills gained through the exploration of sensory bins will reinforce vital social skills that will be used inside and outside of the classroom. Things such as taking turns, teamwork, cooperation, and communication are just a few of the things that they will learn through the exploration of our sensory bins.

Ms. Sharp Caddo Grove 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.

Joshua, TX 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

Never Before Funded 12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Letter Size Tray with Lid, Storage Bin, Clear, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle Bright Colors - Sensory Play Foam for Kids with Soft, Fluffy Texture for Creative Play and Sensory Development, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92
Kinetic Sand, 11lb (5kg) Natural Brown Bulk Play Sand for Arts and Crafts, Sandbox, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $32.46 1 $32.46
Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Carolart Construction Sensory Bin, Tractor Sand Playset Construction Sandbox with Toy Truck Play Sand and Signs, Sand Art Kit for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
10 Pcs Wooden Sensory Bin Tools for Toddlers & Preschool Children, Montessori Sensory Wooden Toys Fine Motor Learning Pretend Play Sensory Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ABCaptain Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet ABC 123 Fridge Magnets Preschool Educational Learning Plastic Toy Set Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols for Toddlers Kids (78 PCS) • Amazon Business $8.39 2 $16.78
Pony Beads 3600 Pcs 6x9mm Multi-Colored Plastic Craft Beads Set, Bulk Rainbow Hair Beads 24 Assorted Colors for DIY Crafting Jewelry Making Kandi Bracelets • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Creativity Street Craft Rocks - 2 lbs (Color, size and actual quantity will vary.) • Blick Art Materials $5.09 3 $15.27

Materials cost

$294.28

Vendor shipping charges

$11.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.02

Total project goal

$400.16

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