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Hands-On Minds: Sensory and Building Tools to Spark Learning

Help me give my students tools to support their STEM and sensory needs.

  • $719 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

With materials like sensory bins, fidget tools, building blocks, and creative construction sets, students will engage in activities that support emotional regulation, focus, collaboration, and problem-solving. These tools help students transition between tasks, reduce stress, and stay engaged during learning blocks.

We’re especially excited to use these materials in:

Morning sensory stations to start the day with calm and focus

STEM centers where students build, test, and reflect

Brain breaks and calming corners that help students reset when emotions run high

These resources are more than just “extras”—they are essential for helping students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.

By supporting this project, you're helping students build stronger social-emotional skills and deeper academic engagement through hands-on learning.

Ms. Adams Lakeside 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.

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.

Lake Village, AR 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

45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
TOY Life Magnetic Tiles 56pcs Magnet Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Magnetic Toys for Toddlers 3+, Magnet Tiles Educational Construction Toys, Magnetic Building Tiles Toddlers Christmas Toy Gift • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
idoot Magnetic Tiles STEM Sensory Building Toys for 3+ Year Old Girls Boys Preschool Classroom Must Haves Educational Toddler Game • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59
TOY Life Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers 3-5 120 Pcs Magnet Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8 STEM Tile Building Toys Birthday Gift for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
FUBAODA Building Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 180 Pcs Toy Building Sets – STEM Building Toys –Interlocking Building Blocks for Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Lakeshore Imagination Design Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Lacing Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Educational Insights Frankie's Food Truck Fiasco Game • Blick Art Materials $18.78 1 $18.78
Junior Learning Math Board Games, Language Arts (JRL425) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09
600PCS STEM Building Toys, Straw Constructor Toys Up Grade Engineering Building Sets for Kids Develops Motor Skills and Logic Thinking, Fun Educational Toy Great for Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
U DREAM Pretend Play Food Sets, Building Toy Burger Playset, Play Kitchen Accessories, Realistic Sandwiches. • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
What Letter Do I Start With? Family Board Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Junior Learning Phonics Board Games Set, 6 Counters, Ages 4-5, Language Skills, Pre K-K, Medium • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sight Word Bingo Game, 120 Sight Words Learn to Read Level 3 & Level 4 Bingo Board Game Dolch's & Fry's Words Lists for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 5+, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
SpriteGru Alphabet Bingo Game, Uppercase/Lowercase/Number Bingo Game ABC and 123 Bingo Board Game for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 4-8, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Sight Word Bingo Game, 120 Sight Words Learn to Read Level 1 & Level 2 Bingo Board Game Dolch's & Fry's Words Lists for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 4-8, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Preschool Game, Board Games for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years 3D Diamond Princess Castle Building Toys Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Construction Toys for 3+ Years Old Boys Girls Christmas Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
idoot Magnetic Tiles Blocks Building Toys for Kids, Magnet STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Set Christmas Birthday Gifts with Storage Bags • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
SpriteGru Multiplication & Division Bingo Game, 360 Math Problems, 2 Educational Math Board Game for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 4-8, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86

Materials cost

$514.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.80

Sales tax

 $42.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.79

Total project goal

$718.61

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