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Hands-On Learning, Limitless Possibilities: Our STEM & Sensory Project!

Help me give my students hands-on wonders that spark creativity and bridge opportunity gaps!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Moore's classroom raised $899

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to you today with an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of my kindergarten students.

In early childhood education, manipulative and sensory play are not just fun – they are fundamental to developing key skills that lay the foundation for future academic success.

Manipulative Skills: Magna-Tiles, with their magnetic connections, are powerful tools for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning. As children build structures, they learn about shapes, geometry, and problem-solving in an engaging, hands-on way.

Sensory Skills: Kinetic Sand provides a unique tactile experience that stimulates children's senses and promotes relaxation and focus. Molding, shaping, and manipulating the sand helps develop fine motor control, hand strength, and creativity.

Gross Motor Skills: Both Magna-Tiles and Kinetic Sand can be incorporated into activities that encourage gross motor development. Children can use Magna-Tiles to build large structures that they move around, or they can engage in activities with Kinetic Sand that involve larger movements, such as stamping, digging, and pouring.

For my students, school may be the only place where they have the opportunity to engage with these types of materials. Limited resources at home can mean limited opportunities for hands-on exploration and sensory play, which are so vital for their development. By providing Kinetic Sand, Kinetic Sand accessories, Magna-Tiles, and Magna-Tiles accessories, we can:

Create Equitable Learning Opportunities: Ensure that all our students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to these enriching materials.

Enhance Classroom Engagement: Transform our classroom into a dynamic and interactive learning environment where children are actively involved in their own learning.

Support Diverse Learning Styles: Cater to different learning preferences by providing both tactile/sensory and visual/spatial learning experiences.

Foster Creativity and Innovation: Encourage open-ended exploration and imaginative play, which are essential for developing creative thinking skills.

Mrs. Moore Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $109.99 2 $219.98
MAGNA-TILES Dino World XL 50-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $120.43 1 $120.43
MAGNA-TILES Dino World 40-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $61.95 1 $61.95
Kinetic Sand, 6lbs Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow & Blue Play Sand (Packaging May Vary), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $27.82 2 $55.64
MAGNA-TILES Jungle Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
MAGNA-TILES Farm Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
MAGNA-TILES Cars – Green & Yellow 2-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
YIDESTARS Play Construction Sand Kit,2.2lbs Magic Sand W/4 Large Take Apart Construction Trucks,1 Sandbox,8 Worker Figures and Road Signs,8 Molds,Toys for 2-8 Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
MAGNA-TILES Storage Bin & Interactive Play-Mat, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kinetic Sand, Deluxe Beach Castle Playset with 2.5lbs Play Sand, Tools & Molds, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5 and up • Amazon Business $15.77 1 $15.77
Kinetic Sand, Squish N’ Create Playset with 13.5oz Blue, Yellow & Pink Play Sand, 5 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04
USA Toyz Sand Molds Beach Toys for Kids Set- 23pk Sandbox Toy for Toddlers, Compatible with Foam or Molding Clay Kits, Beach Sand Castle Building, Water Tables, Indoor Outdoor Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kinetic Sand, Soft Serve Station with 14oz Play Sand (Blue, Pink & White), 2 Ice Cream Cones & 2 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$665.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$763.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.81

Total project goal

$898.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $898.75

1 Donor

-$898.75

Donations toward project cost

-$763.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.81

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