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Ms. Vega from Waianae, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Learning and Support

Help me give my students the necessary support they need to addres their heightened sensory learning and stimulation.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Vega's classroom raised $329

This project is fully funded

My Project

The sensory learning materials I am requesting are designed to engage my students’ multiple senses simultaneously, which is crucial for their cognitive and emotional development. These materials will provide hands-on experiences that help reinforce concepts through tactile, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic stimulation. These supplies will not only improve their focus and attention but also support their ability to process information in a way that aligns with their individual learning needs. This multisensory approach is especially effective for helping them grasp abstract concepts and retain information more effectively.

My students are unique in their ability to overcome challenges with resilience and creativity.

Each child has a distinct set of sensory needs and learning styles, which means they benefit greatly from individualized and sensory-rich educational approaches. Their enthusiasm for exploring and interacting with the world around them, despite facing various difficulties, highlights their extraordinary perseverance and curiosity. They bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the classroom, and tailoring our educational materials to meet their sensory needs helps them thrive academically and emotionally.

Ms. Vega Makaha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

7 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Step & Balance Sensory Stones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights —Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Fun & Flexible Sensory Lights for Sensory Room —Interactive & Calming, Great for Your Kid’s Bedroom • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Educational Insights Playfoam Sand - Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $18.78 2 $37.56
Lakeshore Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Sand Sensory Set With Assorted Colors & 5 Tools, Play Sand, Sensory Toys For Kids, Gift For Boys & Girls, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39

Materials cost

$224.93

Vendor shipping charges

$10.62

Sales tax

$9.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.20

Total project goal

$328.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$328.02

1 Donor

-$293.49

Donations toward project cost

-$278.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.53

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$0.00

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