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Mrs. Bryan from Georgetown, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sense-Ational Speech: Bringing Sensory Fun to Our Therapy Room!

Help me give my students sensory tools and interactive toys to create an engaging, supportive speech therapy environment that enhances their learning and communication skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bryan's classroom raised $311

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Students and the Power of Sensory Play

Many of my students thrive with hands-on, sensory-based activities that engage their minds and bodies in learning.

That’s where this project comes in. By incorporating sensory toys like fidget tools, textured objects, and calming sensory bins, I can create a dynamic learning environment that caters to their individual needs.

How These Resources Will Make a Difference

1) Boosting Focus and Engagement: Sensory items will help my students stay engaged during sessions, especially those with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences. Fidgets and textured toys provide an outlet for restless hands while keeping their minds focused on communication tasks.

2) Supporting Emotional Regulation: Calming sensory tools, such as weighted lap pads or squishy stress balls, will help students manage feelings of anxiety or frustration, creating a safe space for learning.

3) Promoting Hands-On Language Practice: Sensory bins and toys with vibrant colors, varied textures, and interactive components encourage spontaneous language use, vocabulary development, and turn-taking skills.

Goals for This Project

1) Create a sensory-friendly speech therapy space where every student feels supported.

2) Incorporate sensory play into therapy sessions to enhance learning outcomes.

Foster an environment where my students feel empowered to communicate in their own unique ways.

What Makes My Students Special

Every day, my students inspire me with their determination to learn and grow. They approach challenges with resilience and a willingness to try again, even when the work feels hard. They are not just learners; they are innovators, problem-solvers, and dreamers. These resources will allow me to honor their strengths and provide the tools they need to thrive.

With your support, we can make speech therapy a "Sense-Ational" experience for these incredible kids!

Mrs. Bryan Sampit 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.

Georgetown, SC 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

68 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
BAIVYLE 48 Piece Suction Cup Toys Construction Set - Silicone Building Blocks DIY Fun Bath Toys for Kids Ages 1-3, Toddler Travel Toys, Darts Sucker Toys with Toddler Road Trip Essentials • Amazon Business $20.59 1 $20.59
QuTZ Toddler Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old Boys and Girls, Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Learning Montessori Toys, Speech Therapy Toys, 224 Sight Words Talking Flash Cards • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
FUNERICA Durable Cuttable Play Food Grocery Shopping Basket, Kids Play Fruits and Vegetables Sets with Mini Cooking Top, Pot, Dishes, and Utensils Kids Kitchen Toys • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Melissa & Doug Puzzle Storage Rack - Wire Rack Holds 12 Puzzles - Puzzle Rack Organizer, Puzzle Holder Rack For Kids • Amazon Business $16.09 1 $16.09
JUXUE Baby Spinning Stacking Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Rainbow Ring Stacker Montessori Toys for Babies 6-12 Months, 1 2 3 One Year Old Girl Boy Christmas Birthday Gifts, Autism Sensory Learning Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hog Wild T-Rex Ball Popper Toy - Includes 4 Soft Foam Balls - Squeeze to Pop Air Powered Balls Up to 20 Feet - Launcher Safe for Indoor/Outdoor Play • Amazon Business $13.67 1 $13.67
Zeoddler Toys for Toddlers, 11 Magnetic Wooden Animals Train Set, Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Preschool Learning Activities for Kids, Birthday Gifts for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Hasbro Potato Head - Assorted • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
Big Bubble Bottle 12 Pack - 4oz Blow Bubbles Solution Novelty Summer Toy - Activity Party Favor Assorted Colors Set • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bounce Spiders Colorful Plastic Funny Activities Bouncing Toys Spider Launcher Jumping Spiders Toy Insect Party 10pcs (Random Color) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog - Toddler Learning Toys, Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 18+ Months, Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $8.41 1 $8.41
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
EK-Memory-fish Number Game P0PP Math Toy, Exercise Children's Logical Thinking, Relieve Stress, Fidget Game for Teachers to Create a Variety of Math Operations [1-100 Number Table] • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50

Materials cost

$214.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $15.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.55

Total project goal

$310.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $310.36

2 Donors

-$155.17

Donations toward project cost

-$131.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.27

match offer

-$155.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.28

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