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Mrs. Hahn from Cataldo ID is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sensory is Academic!

Help me give my students a sensory table! This will be used to integrate academics with sensory needs.

  • 2 donors
  • $634 still needed

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My Project

I would love your support in creating a sensory table for our classroom. By incorporating academics and sensory experiences, this table will enhance our students' learning and promote their sensory development which will hopefully meet the unique needs of all of our students.

This will help provide increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning among students, improved academic performance through hands-on experiences, and enhanced social-emotional development through collaborative activities.

This is a great way to incorporate math concepts by using materials like colored beads, counting bears, or small manipulatives. Children can engage in counting, sorting, and pattern recognition activities. I would love to introduce letters and sight words through activities involving textured letters or magnetic alphabet pieces submerged in various textures. I would also love to see this used as themed sensory bins related to science topics, such as ocean life, outer space, or seasons. Students can explore and learn about different elements while developing scientific inquiry skills. I would incorporate collaborative activities in the sensory table to encourage teamwork, communication, and social skills. For instance, students can work together to build structures using sensory materials.

With your help, we can create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Also, development of fine motor skills essential for future academic success!

Mrs. Hahn
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Whitney Brothers Mobile Sensory Table, 4 Trays and Lids, 33 x 27 x 24-1/2 Inches, Gold - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $559.46 1 $559.46

Materials cost

$559.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $55.95

Sales tax

 $33.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$687.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.35

Total project goal

$809.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $809.00

2 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$148.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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 $634.00

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