Sensory Bins: Fostering Kindergarten Development and Learning
Help me give my students a variety of sensory bin materials to support fine motor skills while providing a calming space to explore.
$598 goal
This project expired on August 24, 2025.
This project expired on August 24, 2025.
My Project
In my classroom, I have a diverse group of learners, many of whom benefit from hands-on and sensory-rich activities. Sensory bins are a wonderful way to engage students in an interactive, tactile learning experience that helps build critical skills like fine motor development, language skills, and emotional regulation. With your generous support, I can create sensory bins that will provide endless opportunities for exploration, learning, and fun!
These tools will allow me to create rotating sensory stations to support fine motor skills, early literacy, and math development—while giving students a safe and calming space to explore.
I am asking for a variety of sensory bin materials including kinetic sand, rainbow rice, scoops, tongs, themed objects (like construction, dinosaurs and outer space), and storage bins.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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16 students impacted
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ECR4Kids Letter Size Deep Tray with Lid, Storage Bin, Assorted, 10-Piece
• Amazon Business
$94.99
1
$94.99
Storex Classroom Storage Bin with Lid, 4 Gallon, Red, Pack of 6
• School Specialty
$52.64
1
$52.64
Educational Insights Playfoam Winter Sensory Kit, Over 60 Pieces, Fidget & Sensory Toy, Gift For Boys & Girls, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$23.78
2
$47.56
Sensory-N-Stuff - Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin Filler, Sensory Table Filler for Developing Fine Motor Skills, All-Natural & Chemical-Free Colored Rice, 4 Cups of Reusable Sensory Rice
• Amazon Business
$21.99
2
$43.98
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Ice Cream Shop
• Blick Art Materials
$19.02
2
$38.04
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Construction Zone
• Blick Art Materials
$19.02
2
$38.04
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Outer Space
• Blick Art Materials
$19.02
2
$38.04
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Dinosaur Dig
• Blick Art Materials
$15.21
2
$30.42
Sensory Sand Bulk 11 Pounds Natural Brown Color Play Sand in Container
• Amazon Business
$25.95
1
$25.95
Beach Toys Sand Toys for Kids, 27 pcs Sand Castle Building Kit Sand Molds, Beach Bucket, Beach Shovel Tool, Sandbox Toys for Toddlers, Beach Accessories Outdoor Indoor Gift with Mesh Bag
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Materials cost
$465.63
Vendor shipping charges
$5.26
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$507.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.62
Total project goal
$597.49
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