Liquid Motion Tiles: Enhancing Sensory Learning in Our Classroom
Help me give my students large liquid tiles to enhance sensory learning in our classroom.
$275 goal
This project expired on September 18, 2025.
This project expired on September 18, 2025.
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In our vibrant classroom, fostering an environment that supports every child's unique learning needs is paramount.
Many of our students benefit from sensory-rich experiences that help them focus, self-regulate, and engage more deeply with their learning.
To support this, we are seeking to add a set of large liquid floor tiles to our classroom. These tiles are filled with colorful, non-toxic liquid that swirls and shifts under pressure, providing a captivating visual and tactile experience. The dynamic patterns encourage movement, exploration, and sensory engagement when children step, press, or move on them.
The tiles activate tactile, visual, and proprioceptive senses, which are crucial for young learners' development. For students who experience sensory overload or anxiety, the gentle motion of the liquid provides a soothing effect, helping them to self-regulate and return to learning activities with renewed focus. Navigating the tiles supports gross motor skills, balance, and coordination, essential components of early childhood development. These tiles offer an engaging way to incorporate movement into lessons, making learning more dynamic and inclusive for all students.
By integrating these sensory tiles into our classroom, we aim to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment that acknowledges and nurtures the diverse sensory needs of our students. Your support will directly impact our students by providing them with tools that enhance their learning experiences, support their sensory needs, and contribute to their overall well-being.
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
100 students impacted
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