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Mrs. Rodriguez from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Overload!

Help me give my students sensory tables, lights, and other materials to provide them with invaluable opportunities for exploration and development

  • $520 goal

This project expired on August 20, 2025.

This project expired on August 20, 2025.

My Project

My students deserve sensory tables because they would provide invaluable opportunities for exploration and development. Sensory tables, lights and accessories offers a hands-on way to engage with various textures and materials, promoting fine motor skills, cognitive development, and language acquisition. It can be a calming and focusing tool for students who benefit from sensory input, and it encourages social interaction and cooperative play as they explore together. This versatile learning tool will allow my students to learn through play, fostering curiosity and a love of discovery. I would greatly appreciate this opportunity for my scholars.

Mrs. Rodriguez James J Sullivan 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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

500 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Toddler-Safe Washable Sensory Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
wingyz Kids Table for Play Study Dining Toys Storage, Sensory Tables for Toddler, Activity Table with Storage Bins Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $99.00 1 $99.00
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights - Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Interactive & Calming for Sensory Rooms and Kids’ Bedrooms • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Lakeshore Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Sensory-N-Stuff - Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin Filler, Sensory Table Filler for Developing Fine Motor Skills, All-Natural & Chemical-Free Colored Rice, 4 Cups of Reusable Sensory Rice • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
AINOLWAY Water Gel Bead Vase Fillers Beads (25000pcs) Water Pearls for Vases, Wedding Centerpiece, Water Table Activities,14years+ (Blue) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Dazzle Putty Toy Goody Putty Mini Tins 8 Pack of Sensory Glitter Putty Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Kinetic Sand Mold n’ Flow with 1.5lbs Red & Teal Play Sand, 3 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $6.14 2 $12.28

Materials cost

$397.97

Vendor shipping charges

$7.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$441.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.95

Total project goal

$519.69

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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