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Ms. Erica from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Erica's classroom raised $487

Hands-On Manipulatives That Unlock Learning

Help me give my students manipulatives, sensory toys, and hands-on activities that make learning fun while addressing their sensory and fine motor skills.

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Ms. Erica PS 811 Mickey Mantle @ 200
New York, NY Grades PreK-2

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 preschool special education students have a wide range of learning, communication, and sensory needs, and they thrive when they have access to engaging manipulatives and sensory tools designed to support their development.

Young children with disabilities learn best through hands-on exploration, movement, and sensory experiences.

This project will provide essential learning materials, including manipulatives, fidgets, sensory toys, and hands-on activities that strengthen fine motor skills, early math and literacy concepts, communication, self-regulation, and social-emotional development. These resources will help students stay engaged, build independence, and gain confidence as they learn through play.

By supporting this project, you are helping create an inclusive classroom where every child has the opportunity to explore, discover, and reach their full potential. Your generosity will provide meaningful tools that make learning accessible, enjoyable, and successful for our youngest learners with disabilities.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

8 students impacted 9 donors
Ms. Erica PS 811 Mickey Mantle @ 200 Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

8 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory Discovery Tray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
ODOXIA Sequin Wall Panel for Kids | Interactive Sensory Flip Fabric Board | Reversible Toy for Play & Learning | Room Equipment & Autism Toys • Amazon Business $44.25 1 $44.25
Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
YOUBLEK 20" | 4 Pounds Weighted Stuffed Animals,Sensory Comfort Plush Throw Pillow Toy, Soft for Home & School, Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Dinosaur, 20 inch 4 Pounds) • Amazon Business $27.06 1 $27.06
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
MelonArt Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kid Adult, 3PCS Kids Ear Hearing Protection 27dB Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Autism Sensory Toddler Soundproof Headphones for Shooting/Monster Truck/Concert • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Educational Insights Pluffle Mini 8-Pack - Preschool Sensory Bin Filler, Tactile Sensory Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Mess Free Slime Alternative, Satisfying Foam Sand Bin Filler • Amazon Business $24.09 1 $24.09
Coodoo 60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kinetic Sand 2.5lb Blue Amazon Exclusive, Moldable Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
142 Pcs Kids Tweezers Fine Motor Sensory Bin Set, Bowls Tongs Plush Balls | Toddler Sorting Scooper, 12 Bowls, 8 Tongs, 2 Clips, 120 Balls, Spring Sensory Play • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
10 Pack Plastic Art Trays: 8 Color Sensory Trays for Kids Crafts & DIY Projects • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fervfes 48 Packs Unicorn Galaxy Slime, Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Galaxy Slime Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Prize, Party Slime Favors,Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kinetic Sand 2lb Pink, Moldable Play Sand Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ | Squish, Mold, Shape & Flow Play Sand, Resealable Bag for Easy Storage, Creative Open-Ended Play, Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90

Materials cost

$378.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.03

Total project goal

$486.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.88

6 Donors

-$486.88

Donations toward project cost

-$413.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.03

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