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Mrs. López from San Diego, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Play for TK

Help me give my students a sensory table, filler materials and sensory toys.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. López's classroom raised $707

This project is fully funded

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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 a Transitional Kindergarten teacher in historic Barrio Logan. My students are diverse, vibrant, curious, and always excited to learn. To honor their amazing spirit I want to design a sensory area within my classroom. Sensory play helps younger students explore, create and make their own meaning as they are learning. Sensory play is not only developmentally appropriate for TK students, but is also a fun, hands-on way of reinforcing what they are learning in the classroom.

To support my student's developmental needs, I am asking for your help to create a designated sensory area.

With a new sensory area, my students will be able to explore different textures (such as water, sand, rice, and water beads), different tactile sensations (such as temperature, pressure, traction, etc) and extend their learning through unit-based realia.

I have seen first hand how much play and hands-on activities help students grow, learn, and ultimately succeed. I hope you will join me in supporting my students through this endeavor.

Mrs. López King-Chavez Community Academy Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
edxeducation Sand and Water Table Set - Water Sensory Table for Kids - 23”H - Tubular Steel Frame - Includes 2 Mini Tuff Trays and Plug - Indoor and Outdoor • Amazon Business $229.45 1 $229.45
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn With 7 Animal Play Figures - Farm Animals Portable Toys For Kids And Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $46.48 1 $46.48
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 12 Lbs. of Natural Sand with Castle Molds - A Fun Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicles and Traffic Signs With 6 Cars and 9 Signs • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Splat Mat for Under High Chair/Arts/Crafts, Waterproof and Anti-Slip Splash Mat Floor Protector, Washable Highchair Floor Mat, 51 Inch Reusable Messy Mat and Baby Feeding Table Cloth • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Make 8 Gallons of Fake Snow for Easy Winter Sensory Play • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
TOYMANY 24pcs Mini Ocean Animal Figurines: Realistic Cake Toppers with Sharks, Whales & Octopus - Great for Kids' Parties, Gifts & School Projects • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Green - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Arts and Crafts, Sensory Bins, Wedding Decorations and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $7.59 2 $15.18
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cars Vehicle Set in Wooden Tray - Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Helping Hands Sensory Scoops, 4 Pieces, Ages 3+, fine Motor Skills Toys for Children, Toddlers bin, Tool Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toys Community Heroes Figure Set with 5 Characters for Pretend Play Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Handy Scoopers - 4 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Learning Toys, Fine Motor and Sensory Toys, Sand Box Toys for Toddlers, Kid Tweezers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fajiabao Kids Construction Toy Cars for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Toddler Mini Pull Back Vehicles Excavator Truck Tractor Party Supplies Favors Birthday Gift (Color Random) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Toymany 12PCS Mini Dog Figurines Playset, Realistic Detailed Plastic Puppy Figures, Hand Painted Emulational Tiny Dogs Animals Toy Set, Cake Toppers Christmas Birthday Gift for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Terra by Battat – Assorted Miniature Wild Animal Toys For Kids 3+ (60 Pc) Multi, 2" • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
ELONGDI Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys, Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Water Beads Ocean Breeze (8oz Bag Thousands of Beads) 5 Colors - Dew Drops A Tactile Sensory Beads Experience - • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50

Materials cost

$515.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$47.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$600.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.90

Total project goal

$706.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$706.01

5 Donors

-$442.43

Donations toward project cost

-$410.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.74

Matching donations from our partners

-$222.86

Match offers toward project cost

-$189.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.73

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$0.00

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