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Ms. Melissa from Hillsboro OR is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Make I Spy Bags for Visually Impaired Students!

Help me give my students tactile learning experiences because it is crucial for understanding their environment and developing independence. These bags offer a hands-on approach to exploring textures, shapes, and sizes, promoting sensory perception and cognitive development.

  • 5 donors
  • $297 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

We're reaching out for support to create I Spy Bags tailored for visually impaired students. These bags are filled with various textures, shapes, and sizes for tactile exploration. With your help, we can gather materials like fabric squares, small objects, and clear bags to make learning inclusive and fun for all!

Your donations will directly impact our students by:

Providing sensory-rich learning experiences: Each I Spy Bag will offer a hands-on way for visually impaired students to explore their environment and develop tactile sensitivity.

Fostering cognitive development: By engaging with the objects in the bags, students will enhance their problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and memory retention.

Promoting inclusivity: Creating customized I Spy Bags ensures that every student, regardless of their visual abilities, can participate in interactive learning activities.

Encouraging creativity and imagination: These sensory tools will inspire curiosity and imaginative play, sparking joy and enthusiasm for learning.

Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our visually impaired students, empowering them to learn and thrive in our classroom community.

Ms. Melissa
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fairfield Poly-Fil Poly-Pellets, Premium Polyester Weighted Stuffing Beads, Stuffing for Stuffed Animals, Toys, Bean Bags, Weighted Blankets, and More, 32-ounce Bag • Amazon Business $18.39 3 $55.17
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 12 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Learning Resources - Counters Backyard Bugs 72-pk • Teachers' School Supply $21.99 1 $21.99
JOYIN 18 Pcs Pull Back City Cars and Trucks Toy Vehicles Set, Friction Powered Cars Toys for Toddlers, Boys, Girls’ Educational Play, Goodie Bags Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
48 PCS Dinosaur Toys Glow in Dark Easter Baskes Gift Light up Decor Mini Dino Figures Birthday Party Favor Supplies Bulk Cake Topper Goodie Bag Stuffer Pinata Goody Filler Class Prize Treasure Box Kid • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Pllieay 24pcs 4 Styles Bouncy Balls, Sports Rubber Balls for Kids Play Party Favors(27mm) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Valentines Day Gift • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Stretchy Bendable Man (36 Pack) Assorted Fun Colors, A Sticky, Stretchable, Slimy, Gooey Texture, Toy for Stress Anxiety Relief, Great Party Favor, Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
25 Pack Spiky Stress Ball Mini Porcupine Balls Toy Soft Fidget Sensory Balls Toy Multi Color Mini Balls Spiky Hedge Balls for Teens and Adults Birthday Party Favors, 1.18 Inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
JoyCat 16mm 6 Sided Dice Set Standard Game Dice Kids for Board Games Dice Games Math Dice for Classroom with Storage Bucket (50, Translucent) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Mr. Pen- Food Erasers, Erasers, 30Pcs, Puzzle Erasers, Take Apart Erasers, Fruit Erasers, Pull Apart Erasers, Erasers for Kids, Fun Erasers, Gifts for Kids, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84

Materials cost

$216.15

Vendor shipping charges

$2.42

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.44

Total project goal

$296.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$296.25

2 Donors

-$294.24

Donations toward project cost

-$251.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.02

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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