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Ms. T. from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play With Purpose

Help me give my students a sensory play area that will support their social-emotional growth, enhance their motor skills, and provide a calming space for self-regulation.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. T.'s classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

My Project

A Sensory learning table will provide hands-on experiences that help children engage in their senses while exploring and learning. The table and filler sand will encourage fine motor development, creativity, and problem solving through tactile play. They also support language development and social interaction as kids collaborate and share ideas.

For students with sensory needs, the table offers a calming, structured environment that promotes focus and emotional regulation, making learning more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

For my students who are non-verbal, these tables offer meaningful ways to communicate, express themselves, and connect with the world around them. They encourage fine motor development, creativity, and problem solving through tactile play. It can also help my students feel safe and successful in their learning.

Ms. T. Martin L King Junior 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

11 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ACT?VA Model 'n Mold Sculpting Sensory Sand, 3 lbs. Per Pack, 2 Packs (API500-2) • Quill.com $52.82 2 $105.64
Beright Kids Table, Play Sand Indoor Sensory Table, with 3 Storage Bin for Kids, Perfect Choice for Christmas Thanksgiving Gift • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $27.47 1 $27.47
OENUX Play Sand Construction Set, Beach Building Castle Kit w/ 2.2lbs Play Sand, 4 Take Apart Construction Trucks Toys and Signs, Sensory Sandbox with Cover for Boy Girl Kid Toddlers Age 3-8 • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
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 • Amazon Business $12.24 1 $12.24
edxeducation Jumbo Tweezers | Set of 12 | For Ages 18m+ | 6 Colors | Plastic Toddler and Pre-School Tweezers | Develop Strength and Coordination for Children with Special Needs • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63

Materials cost

$262.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.47

Total project goal

$376.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.44

1 Donor

-$376.44

Donations toward project cost

-$319.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.47

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$0.00

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