Help me give my students sensory experiences that strengthen their skills and knowledge, with the sensory table, the wooden tools to manipulate materials and a variety of mediums to explore at the table.
$566 goal
This project expired on September 30, 2025.
This project expired on September 30, 2025.
My Project
Each day, my young students walk into the classroom filled with curiosity, energy, and an eagerness to learn about the world around them. They are explorers at heart—ready to engage, question, and discover. To support their natural desire to learn, I am seeking resources that will enhance their sensory and cognitive development through purposeful play.
Sensory activities are more than just enjoyable—they are incredibly powerful tools for learning.
Sensory play involves activities that engage a child's senses—touch, sight, sound, smell, and even taste. When children interact with materials using their senses, they build and strengthen important brain connections that support focus, memory, problem-solving, and creativity.
A sensory table and accompanying sensory materials would provide my students with opportunities to explore a wide variety of textures, sounds, and movements. These hands-on experiences will not only spark their curiosity but also promote cognitive growth, fine motor skills, and social-emotional development.
Through sensory play, learning becomes joyful, meaningful, and memorable. With your support, I can create an engaging and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and grow—one scoop, splash, and squish at a time.
Half 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
20 students impacted
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Light Table Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set
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1
$199.00
wingyz Kids Table for Play Study Dining Toys Storage, Sensory Tables for Toddler, Activity Table with Storage Bins Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls
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1
$99.00
Sensory-N-Stuff - Wooden Tool Set for Sensory Bin (10 Piece), Child-Sized Montessori Sensory Toys for Developing Fine Motor Skills, Smooth Wooden Toys, Bin Scoops and Tools
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$34.98
1
$34.98
hand2mind Magnetic Activity Tray Dry-Erase Whiteboards, 9.5" x 13", 6/Set (96157)
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$30.39
1
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Boon Lawn Countertop Baby Bottle Drying Rack with Antimicrobial Tray - Spring Green - Bottle Rack and Organizer - Baby Feeding Essentials - 13.5 x 11 x 2.5 - 1 Count
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Instant Snow Powder for Sensory Play & Decor. 18oz Makes 7 Gallons of Fake Snow. Up to 400 Aritifical Snowballs. Outdoor & Indoor use. Just Add Water. Magic Fun for Kids
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$16.50
winemana 50pcs Fall Pumpkins Decor Set, Mini Artificial Gourd Fall Leaves Acorns Decorations for Home, Fall Centerpieces for Tables, Thanksgiving Vase Filler, Harvest Farmhouse Table Tiered Tray Set
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1
$12.59
Bedwina Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton - (Pack of 24) 3.7 Inch Assorted Plastic Dino Figure Bones for Kids Science Dig Kit, Digging Sandbox Bins Play Toys, Party Favors, Birthday Decorations
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$12.24
1
$12.24
BOARDFEB Heart Gems Decorations, 165pcs Acrylic Red Pink Table Scatter Vase Filler for DIY Crafts Holiday Wedding Photography Props Centerpieces Table Decorations
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$9.89
1
$9.89
Materials cost
$434.58
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$481.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$84.89
Total project goal
$565.94
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