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Help My Preschoolers with Disabilities Create a New Sensory Area!

Help me give my students with disabilities a new sensory area to thrive and grow in.

  • $572 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

My Project

I have 6 students with disabilities who don't have a sensory area in my classroom, to thrive and grow in. I have brought them clothes, coloring books, dolls, food and other essentials, but what they really need and deserve; is their own sensory area apart from the other students.

Please help my preschoolers with disabilities create a beautiful sensory area in my classroom, to help them thrive and grow in.

I have a blended classroom and sometimes it's too loud for them and they need sensory materials to help calm and soothe them. I currently do not have those kinds of materials.

I really need amazing donors like you, to support me and my students.

Thank you!

Ms. Atkins Wadsworth 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Step2 Naturally Playful Kids Picnic Table with Removable Umbrella, Indoor/Outdoor Toys, Fits 6 Children, Made of Durable Plastic, For Toddlers 3+ Years Old, Blue & Green • Amazon Business $124.99 1 $124.99
Sensory LED Bubble Tube 5FT with 10 Fish, 20 Color Remote and Tall Water Tower Tank LED Night Light for Kids Bedroom, Living Room Decor • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Posh Creations Cute Soft and Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Animal - Blue Narwal • Amazon Business $56.50 1 $56.50
Posh Creations Cute Soft and Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Animal - Panda • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 38in - Large, Canvas Sea Creatures on Blue • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Stack & Build Soft Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Story Magic Rainbow Unicorn Sensory Play Set, Build Cognitive Development and Fine Motor Skills, Tactile Activities for On The Go, Sensory Toys for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Nerf Mini Over The Door Basketball Hoop - Nerfoop Indoor Basketball Hoop for Kids - Toy Door Basketball Hoop + Mini Foam Basketball Game Set - Perfect for Bedroom Indoor Basketball - Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nerf Mini Over The Door Basketball Hoop - Nerfoop Indoor Basketball Hoop for Kids - Toy Door Basketball Hoop + Mini Foam Basketball Game Set - Perfect for Bedroom Indoor Basketball - Green • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$446.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.66

Total project goal

$571.06

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