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Ms. Icard from Hickory, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring with Our Senses

Help me give my students a way to explore the world with their senses.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Icard's classroom raised $583

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students love to explore. They are learning to use all of their senses to do so. To see the world around, to hear the sounds as the day goes on, to taste healthy food, to smell aromas (good and yucky), and to feel so many textures.

Help me help them have more opportunities to explore all the "feels" and then to capture them as well.

My goal is to provide hands on ways for them to develop their language as they explore.

This project includes sensory bins and items to make other sensory bins. These bins help children learn different textures, but also builds their language skills as they discuss what they are exploring. This will also help to improve their language and communication skills, which will then impact their future learning.

Ms. Icard Longview Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hickory, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand (Amazon Exclusive), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $25.44 2 $50.88
10 Piece - USA Made - Child Size Sensory Bin Tools - Sensory Bins - Wooden Sensory Bin Tools - Sensory Bin Toys - Sensory Tools - Toddler Sensory Bin - Learning Scooper -Montessori Toys for Toddler • Amazon Business $34.63 1 $34.63
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Orange, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCOR) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space Toys - Preschool and Toddler Sensory Toys, Kids Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 3-5+, 10.25 x 14.5 x 4.75 inches • Amazon Business $25.94 1 $25.94
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Race Track - Toddler Toys for Kids Ages 3-4+ Pretend Play, Sensory Learning Toys with Car Track, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Bake Shop - Pretend Play Kindergarten Learning Activities, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3-4+, Toddler Gifts for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
MIKNEKE 81 Wooden Loose Parts Sensory Bin Filler Toys, Mandala Rainbow Stacker Open Ended Toys, 27 Colors Sensory Training Educational Toys • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Pink, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCPI) • Amazon Business $21.81 1 $21.81
Sensory-N-Stuff Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin Filler for Sensory Table - Colored Rice for Sensory Play (4 Cups - 2LB) • Amazon Business $21.77 1 $21.77
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Mermaid - Mermaid Toys and Sensory Bins for Toddlers 3-4+, Sensory Box and Bin Filler, Toddler Activities and Mermaid Gifts for Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Dinosaur Dig - Dinosaur Toys for Kids Ages 3-5+, Preschool Learning Activities, Kids Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Jenaai 228 Pcs Fine Motor Skills Toys Counting Weight Sorting Fall Sensory Bin Filler Set with Acrylic Fall Leaves Pumpkin Tweezers Scissors Clips Cups and Storage Bag for Thanksgiving Decorations • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Made By Me Explore + Create Dino Galaxy Sensory Bin, Fun Sensory Bins for Toddlers 3+, All-in-One Tactile Sensory Toys, Learn Through Play Toys, Unique Fine Motor Toys & Dino-Mite Sensory Experience • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Made By Me Explore + Create Unicorn Sensory Bin - Sensory Bins for Toddlers - All-in-One Tactile Sensory Toys - Learn Through Play Toys - Unique Fine Motor Toys & Magical Sensory Experience • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset - Preschool Learning Activities, Excavator Toys for Boys Ages 3-5+, Outdoor Toys and Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
120 Pcs Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler Counting Set 100 Pcs Colorful Plush Ball 8 Pcs Tweezers 2 Pcs Scissors Clips 10 Pcs Cups for Early Education and Counting Sorting Training • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Carolart Preschool ABC Sensory Toys, Letter & Number Educational Toy, Flash Cards,Toddler Montessori Counting Toy, Alphabets Beads, Kindergarten Learning Activities, Sensory Bin for Kids… • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 1.5 Lbs of Stretchable, Expandable, Moldable Cloud Slime, Non Stick, Slimy Play Sand in A Reusable Bucket, Purple- A Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, Dig & Demolish Playset with 1lb and Toy Truck, Play Sand Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 1.5 lbs of Berry Scented Moldable, Stretchable, Expandable Cloud Slime, Blue & Purple Marbled, Slimy Play Sand in Reusable Bucket, Non Stick, Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50

Materials cost

$425.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.33

Total project goal

$582.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$582.20

1 Donor

-$505.14

Donations toward project cost

-$473.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.52

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

-$52.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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