Help me give my students a fun playground of learning with new furniture!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Manzo's classroom raised $2,342
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
The addition of a water table, sandbox canopy, and outdoor table will significantly enhance my students’ learning and sensory play experiences. These specific items were carefully chosen to foster creativity, exploration, and social interaction in a safe and engaging outdoor environment. The water table will provide hands-on sensory experiences, allowing students to experiment with water flow, textures, and cause-and-effect relationships. The sandbox canopy will offer shade and protection while students engage in tactile play, building structures, and working with different textures. The outdoor table will encourage group activities, cooperative play, and fine motor skill development through crafts, drawing, and interactive learning.
My goal for this project is to create an outdoor learning space where students can connect with nature, stimulate their imaginations, and develop critical sensory and social skills.
These tools will help my students explore their environment in new and exciting ways, all while enhancing their cognitive and emotional development.
What makes my students special is their unique ability to benefit from sensory play. Many of them thrive in hands-on, tactile learning environments, where they can experience the world through touch, sound, and movement. This project will allow them to access sensory experiences that are crucial to their learning, helping them build important life skills while fostering a sense of independence and joy.
More than three‑quarters 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
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