Sensory Play: Enhancing Learning Through Tactile Exploration
Help me give my students sensory bins, busy boards with a toggle switch, pom-pom pictures, and fidget toys.
$403 goal
This project expired on July 11, 2025.
This project expired on July 11, 2025.
Celebrating 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
The sensory toys I am requesting will significantly enhance my students' learning experiences by providing them with tactile and interactive tools that cater to their diverse sensory needs. These toys can help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and increase engagement among students who may struggle with traditional learning methods. By incorporating sensory toys into our classroom, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts in a hands-on way, which can lead to better retention of information and a more enjoyable learning environment.
Enhancing Engagement: To create a more engaging and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active participation in learning activities.
Promoting Focus: To help students who may have difficulty concentrating by providing sensory tools that can aid in self-regulation and focus during lessons.
Supporting Emotional Well-being: To foster a sense of calm and security among students, allowing them to express themselves and manage their emotions through play.
Facilitating Learning: To utilize sensory toys as a means to reinforce learning objectives in subjects such as math, language arts, and science through interactive play.
My students are special because they each bring unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives to the classroom. Many of them have diverse learning styles and sensory processing needs, which makes our classroom a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Their curiosity, creativity, and resilience inspire me every day. By recognizing and accommodating their individual needs, I aim to create an inclusive space where every student feels valued and empowered to learn. Sensory toys will play a crucial role in supporting their personal growth and helping them thrive academically and socially.
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
90 students impacted
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Materials cost
$307.13
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$341.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.31
Total project goal
$402.05
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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