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Ms. Leal from El Centro CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Adventures: Touch-and-Feel Books for Students With Disabilities

Help me give my students with moderate to severe disabilities a more enriching learning experience by supporting the inclusion of touch-and-feel sensory books in our classroom.

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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 touch-and-feel sensory books I'm requesting will revolutionize the way my students interact with educational materials. These specialized resources offer multisensory experiences, allowing students to engage through touch, sight, and sound. For students with disabilities, tactile exploration is not just a luxury but a fundamental aspect of their learning journey. These books will provide invaluable opportunities for them to develop crucial skills such as fine motor coordination, sensory processing, and cognitive understanding.

What I love most about my students is their resilience and unique ways of engaging with the world around them.

Each of them possesses a remarkable spirit and a genuine curiosity for learning, despite facing significant challenges due to their moderate to severe disabilities.

My primary goal for this project is to create a more inclusive and stimulating learning environment where all my students can thrive. By incorporating touch-and-feel sensory books into our classroom, I aim to cater to diverse learning needs and foster a love for literacy and exploration. These resources will not only support academic growth but also promote social interaction, communication, and emotional well-being among my students.

What makes my students truly special is their ability to find joy and meaning in every moment, despite facing obstacles that may seem insurmountable to others. They inspire me daily with their perseverance, creativity, and unwavering determination to learn and grow. By providing them with the right tools and resources, such as touch-and-feel sensory books, I believe we can unlock their full potential and empower them to reach new heights in their educational journey.

Ms. Leal
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aizweb CVCC & CCVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
See, Touch, Feel: Roar: A First Sensory Book • Amazon Business $12.56 1 $12.56
Touch-A-Tail Farm Animals - Children's Sensory Touch and Feel Board Book with Attached Tails • Amazon Business $10.52 1 $10.52
See Touch Feel: 123 • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Colorful Days with Chameleon - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Our Solar System - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Baby Dinosaur - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.43 1 $9.43
Welcome, Baby - Touch and Feel Board Books - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Under the Sea - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.28 1 $9.28
Backyard Bugs - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Baby Farm Animals - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Trucks - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.24 1 $9.24
Ocean Days with Crab - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
A Big Day for Dump Truck - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.07 1 $9.07
Friendly Fire Truck - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.06 1 $9.06
Jungle Animals - Children's Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Jungle Counting - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Silly Sea Creatures - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Peacock's Rainbow Feathers - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Outer Space - Children's Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Adorable Animals - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ocean Friends - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pets - Children's Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Funny Farm Animals - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
See, Touch, Feel: ABC • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Dino Days with Triceratops - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Puppies & Kitties - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Busy Tractor - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Go, Go, Go, Dinosaur - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Farm Days with Cow - Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$299.38

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $27.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.75

Total project goal

$425.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.01

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 $425.01

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