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Mrs. Hunter from Tallahassee, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Play Brings Joy to Our Day!

Help me give my students sensory items! Students can't learn if their needs are not met.

  • $333 goal

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My Project

Sensory learning is critical in the early childhood classroom. Sensory experiences help children talk about what they are creating, addresses their fine motor skills, and gives them chances to problem solve all while they are socially interacting with their peers. Sensory experiences also contribute to developing an awareness through hands-on learning and each child's senses.

Purposeful play is important!

Sensory play introduces the use of the "scientific method" of observing, forming a hypothesis, experimenting, and making conclusions while children explore and play. Sensory play also contributes to their love and interest in math and science.

Now more than ever, children need opportunities to participate in purposeful play-based learning that is highly engaging. Through the use of sensory fillers, play doh kits, and totes, children will be given additional opportunities to engage in creative play across various centers but at one of their favorites, the sensory table! The fillers will create opportunities to engage in sharing and turn taking as well as build their fine motor and math skills as they scoop, pour, measure, and mix! Sensory activities are not only fun and interesting but encourage children to explore and investigate and these materials will contribute to additional opportunities for sensory play beyond the sensory table as they engage in the world around them.

Mrs. Hunter
Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 12 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Special Supplies Kid’s Sensory Table Set with Water Sand Bins, Writable Lids, Chalk Dry Erase Markers, 2 Children’s Stools for Active, Hands-On Fun Play, Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $79.90 1 $79.90
EchoPlan Magnetic Tiles, 130PCS Magnetic Blocks with 2 Cars, Magnet Tiles 3D Clear Building Blocks Set, STEM Sensory Educational Toys Gift for Toddlers Kids Boys 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ Year Old • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
TECJOE 2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet, 10 Inch Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet for Kids, Kids Travel Games Activity Learning Toys Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls Toddlers • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Kinetic Sand Ultimate Sandisfying Set, 2lb of Pink, Yellow and Teal Play Sand, 10 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys, for Kids • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
BOLEY Monster (15-Pack) Large 7" Toy Dinosaurs Set - Enormous Variety of Authentic Type Plastic Dinosaurs - Great as Dinosaur Party Supplies, Birthday Party Favors, and More • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92
Non Toxic Water Beads 500Pcs Giant & 20000Pcs Small Kit, Rainbow Mix Water Gel Beads Growing Balls for Vases Filler, Wedding and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Sand & Water Fine Motor Set, Construction Toy, 4 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Maple Wood Kids Building Blocks by Hape | Stacking Wooden Block Educational Toy Set for Toddlers, 50 Brightly Colored Pieces in Assorted Shapes and Sizes • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Learning Resources Helping Hands Sensory Scoops, 4 Pieces, Ages 3+, fine Motor Skills Toys for Children, Toddlers bin, Tool Set • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49

Materials cost

$249.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.90

Total project goal

$332.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.69

2 Donors

-$160.61

Donations toward project cost

-$146.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.34

match offer

-$160.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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