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Mrs. Esparza from San Antonio, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Learning Haven: Tools for Engaged Minds

Help me give my students a large bean bag, interlocking disc set, marble maze mat, miniature figures for our sand tray, calm down threading board, and liquid sensory tile to enhance their learning experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Esparza's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am passionate about my students and their unique abilities. They are curious, creative, and eager to learn. To support their diverse learning needs, I am requesting a large bean bag, interlocking disc set, marble maze mat, miniature figures for our sand tray, calm down threading board, and liquid sensory tile.

These sensory tools will create a calming and engaging environment, helping students focus and process information more effectively.

The bean bag provides a comfortable space for reading and relaxation, while the interlocking disc set and marble maze mat enhance fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The miniature figures for the sand tray encourage imaginative play and storytelling, crucial for social and emotional development. The calm-down threading board and liquid sensory tile offer tactile experiences that help students self-regulate and stay engaged.

My goal is to create a sensory-rich classroom that supports all learners, especially those with sensory processing needs. By providing these resources, I aim to foster a love for learning, improve focus, and enhance social-emotional skills.

My students are special because of their resilience and enthusiasm. Despite the challenges they face, they come to school each day ready to explore and grow. Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives make our classroom a vibrant and inclusive community.

Mrs. Esparza Loma Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

600 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HABUTWAY Bean Bag Chair 3Ft Luxurious Velvet Ultra Soft Fur with High-Rebound Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs for Adults Plush Lazy Sofa with Fluffy Removable Sponge 3'(Pink) • Amazon Business $77.99 1 $77.99
Constructive Playthings Wooden Community Helpers 25-Piece Wood Block Play Figurine Set, Freestanding Inclusive and Diverse Wood Toy Figures for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $26.06 1 $26.06
Timgle 12 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Calming Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys Tactile Quiet Fidget Toys Gifts for Christmas Teens Adults School Classroom • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
TOYLI Smart Coins 500 Pieces Interlocking Discs Set, Kids STEM Toys, Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
P4310 30 PCs O Gauge Figures All Standing 1:43 O Scale Model Trains Passengers 30 Different Poses People Model Railway for Miniature Scenes • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $16.37 1 $16.37
LONGKING 12 Inch X 12 Inch (30cm X 30cm) Liquid Encased Decorative Tiles, Red • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
80 Pcs Mini People Figurines 1:50 Scale Model Trains Architectural Painted People Figures Tiny People Plastic Miniature Figurines Sand Tray Miniatures Sitting Standing Toy People for Miniature Scenes • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$215.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.84

Total project goal

$292.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$292.25

1 Donor

-$124.20

Donations toward project cost

-$124.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$146.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.92

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$0.00

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