Scientific Exploration in the Sensory Table in Kindergarten Through STEM
My students need beads, mini sea shells, sand, pom poms, animals, sea creatures, dinosaurs, bugs and other sensory items to explore the scientific process in a hands-on way.
"My students make me feel proud. People always say one person can't make a difference, but I have proof that these kids have made a difference."-Michelle Roosma.
My students are very curious and energetic..they are ecstatic and passionate about learning, just as I am about teaching them.
I teach in a Title I school, where about 90% percent of my students are English Language Learners and come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. 100% of my students receive free breakfast and lunch.
My Project
These materials will be used in as fillers in our sensory table. My students love exploring the various textures and seeing what they can do with them. They pour, dump, scoop and measure as they work with these. The sea shells, beads and gems are a fun way to explore physical properties since some might be smooth, bumpy, shiny and dull. These materials will help develop fine motor skills. The plastic creatures will be used during our thematic units as we learn more able sea creatures, dinosaurs, bugs, farms animals and zoo animals.
Sensory play is really a part of the scientific process.
Students will learn academic (STEM) concepts while using hands-on activities in the sensory table to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts to what they are learning in class.
My students will develop questions which will lead to hands on investigation. They will get the opportunity to try different things, come to a conclusion and continue to refine that idea through more exploration of the materials.
Another benefit of these materials is language and social skills development. Many in this class need support emotionally to interact appropriately with their peers. Having to share materials within the table provides a natural opportunity to develop these skills.
ACTIVA Scenic Sand, 5-Pound, Turquoise
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$10.55
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$21.10
PandaHall Elite About 1400-1500 Pcs Tiny Sea Shell Ocean Beach Spiral Seashells Craft Charms Length 7-12mm Candle Making, Home Decoration, Beach Theme Party Wedding Decor, Fish Tank Vase Fille
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$9.89
2
$19.78
Perler 17000 Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors
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$15.99
1
$15.99
700 Pcs Assorted Mixed Color Resin Buttons 2 and 4 Holes Round Craft for DIY Crafts Sewing Decorations, DIY Handmade Ornament
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$7.99
2
$15.98
75 Piece Party Pack Mini Wild Jungle Animals - Plastic Mini Educational Jungle Animal Toys - Fun Gift Party Giveaway
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$10.99
1
$10.99
75 Piece Mini Farm Animal Assortment Party Pack by Big Mo’s Toys
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Fun Central AU194 1 to 2.25 inch Underwater Sea Animals,Deep Sea Creatures, Animal Figures, Sea Animal Toys, Rubber Sea Creatures, Bathtub Toys, Educational Toys for Kids-Assorted Styles, 90 Count
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$9.88
1
$9.88
ValeforToy 72 Piece Mini Dinosaur Toy Set
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$9.48
1
$9.48
Acerich 2000 Pcs 1cm Assorted Pompoms Multicolor Arts and Crafts Fuzzy Pom Poms Balls for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations
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$7.99
1
$7.99
U.S. Toy VL134 Assorted Insects(72 Piece)
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$7.95
1
$7.95
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix Over 50,000 Orbies Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Orbeez Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor
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$6.99
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$6.99
Materials cost
$137.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.55
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$181.73
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.07
Total project goal
$213.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$213.80
10 Donors
-$102.46
Donations toward project cost
-$94.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$7.81
match offer
-$102.45
Match offer toward project cost
-$87.08
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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