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Ms. Vena from Forestdale, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Exploration

Help me give my students a complete set of sensory play materials , tactile letters, and sand to allow us to explore, build up on their curiosity and strengthen hand muscles.

  • $548 goal

This project expired on July 31, 2025.

This project expired on July 31, 2025.

My Project

My students need to play to learn and they play at different centers. One of our centers is the sensory table where they discover new materials according to the month. Each month the sensory table changes to spark new exploration and engagement.

Preschool students are curious and engaged through hands-on materials.

Our sensory table needs new materials for students to explore. The sand is for students to use for their imaginations and helping them build fine motor skills. The tactile letters are for having students learn, explore and communicate more. The sensory materials kit will be used by students to engage their sense of touch and wonder while exploring new materials in their sensory bins.

Preschool students use sensory materials to engage in conversation, spark their curiosity and build their hand strength. These sensory materials will allow them more communication, curiosity, and help them develop fine motor and cognitive skills.

Ms. Vena Forestdale School Grades PreK-2 Forestdale, MA View local requests 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Washable Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Peel & Stick Tactile Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 6 $149.94
Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98

Materials cost

$408.92

Vendor shipping charges

$20.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.15

Total project goal

$547.65

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