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Mrs. Hansen from McAllen TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sensory Learning Tools For Special Needs Children

Help me give my students sensory and fine motor tools to enhance their learning!

  • 1 donor
  • $702 still needed

expires Aug 12

  • 1 donor
  • $702 still needed
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My Project

Hi! I teach elementary, life skills children in grades 1st-3rd. These are children with various abilities and disabilities. They are very capable of learning and I am so proud of the progress they make!

All this learning is exhausting!

My students require scheduled sensory breaks to get through the day. I am requesting a sand table to house the requested kinetic sand. Kinetic sand is amazing and serves so many purposes. First , it’s too much fun and the sensory experience is amazing. Second, it’s great for dramatic play as various, themed toys are rotated in . Also, kinetic sand supports fine motor growth. Many of my students have fine motor deficits and require direct intervention. It’s fun to pick treasures and wiggle eyes out of the sand!!!.

Lite Brite serves the same purpose. It’s great fine motor practice, supports creativity, and is just plain fun!

We are busy bees and blow through glue sticks, markets, and crayons!!! We are also all out of Kleenex.

McAllen, Texas is listed as one of the poorest areas in the country. My parents do what they can, but they have limited resources.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will truly enhance the learning experiences of my special friends!

Thanks for your consideration 😊

Mrs. Hansen
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 5-1/2 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $39.59 4 $158.36
Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table, Kids Sand Activity Sensory Table, 5 Piece Accessory Kit, Toddler Summer Outdoor Toys, 2+ Years Old • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Lite Brite - 214 Pieces • Blick Art Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 4 $41.04
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Ultra Fine, 0.4 mm, Assorted, Set of 16 • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Sauyoza 38 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12,LED Light Up Rings Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes Glow in The Dark Party Supplies for Kids Birthday Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
SCIONE 24pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets, Glow in The Dark Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Birthday Gifts, Pinata Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
TOMMYHOME Beach Toys-Sand Brick Maker and Castle Set Compatible with Kinetic Sand.Sand Castle Making Tools (Castle) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
OCATO Squishies 40pcs Mochi Squishy Toys Party Favors for Kids Mini Squishy Kawaii Fidget Toys Stress Relief Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes Kids Easter Egg Fillers Goodie Bag Stuffers, Random • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
STOBOK 26pcs/Pack Creative Kinetic Motion Sand Modeling Molds Learning Tool Beach Alphabet Letters Molds for Kids Baby Children • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Giraffe Manufacturing - 75 Pieces Glitter Sticky Hands Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes - Goody Bag Sticky Stuffers for Kids | Comes in A Fun Gift Ready Bag | Small and Large Glittery Fingers • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$623.86

Vendor shipping charges

$28.24

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$691.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.02

Total project goal

$813.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$813.48

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$95.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$701.72

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Project Activity

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