Help me give my students well-rounded environment where students can explore, create, and develop key skills in a playful and engaging way.
$1,870 goal
This project expired on August 2, 2025.
This project expired on August 2, 2025.
My Project
PreK students are still learning how to process sensory input from their environment. Sensory toys provide tactile, auditory, or visual stimulation that helps children integrate and make sense of different sensory experiences.
PreK students learn from sensory integration, focus and attention, fine motor skills, emotional regualtion, self expression as well as learning through PLAY!
By supporting sensory development, sensory toys can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment for young students.
These materials help students develop essential skills in areas like language, motor skills, social-emotional growth, and cognitive abilities through hands-on learning and play
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
20 students impacted
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Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
4
$99.96
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Multicultural Family Puzzles, 12 Pieces Each, Set of 6 - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$89.99
1
$89.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Mini Fold and Go Barn, Assorted Animal Figurines, 12 Pieces, Red - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$72.37
1
$72.37
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Blocks Sets, Two Sets of 100 Blocks
• School Specialty
$56.32
1
$56.32
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Rescue Dog, 16 Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$56.24
1
$56.24
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Fine Motor Skills Toys with Safety Durability, Math Learning Resources for Toddlers 65PCS
• Amazon Business
$26.99
2
$53.98
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$52.00
1
$52.00
50 Pack Slow Rising Stress Ball, Large Box Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball Bulk, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students
• Amazon Business
$51.25
1
$51.25
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color
• Amazon Business
$4.99
10
$49.90
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Alphabet Lacing Cards, 52 Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$49.19
1
$49.19
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Astronaut Role Play Set, 4 Pieces, Silver - Durable
• School Specialty
$47.32
1
$47.32
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set, 25 Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$44.99
1
$44.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Buildings with Vehicles, 12 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$42.89
1
$42.89
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Catch and Count Fishing Games, 12 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$42.74
1
$42.74
Prasacco 4 PCS Ramen Noodles Fidget Toy Stretchy Spaghetti Ball Fidget String Noodles Fidget Toy for Stress Relieve
• Amazon Business
$7.59
5
$37.95
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Educational Play Money Set, Over 500 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$34.19
1
$34.19
20 Pieces Cats Cradle String Finger String Toy Supplies Rainbow Color Cats Cradle String Game Chinese Finger Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys Executive Desk Toys, 165 cm Length
• Amazon Business
$8.49
4
$33.96
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Frozen Treats Play Set, 24 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Abby & Emma Magnetic Dress-Up Kit, 60 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$32.99
1
$32.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug See and Spell Puzzle Board - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$32.77
1
$32.77
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Add and Subtract Abacus, 55 Assorted Color Beads, 2 Sides - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$31.49
1
$31.49
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Play Food Cutting Fruit Set, 18 Pieces - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$31.34
1
$31.34
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$30.09
1
$30.09
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Special Occasion Play Food Pizza Party Set, 46 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$29.99
1
$29.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Time to Eat Feeding Set, Baby Food and Bottles, Pink, 8 Pieces
• School Specialty
$26.47
1
$26.47
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Colorful Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle, 52 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$25.19
1
$25.19
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Lacing Shoe - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$24.59
1
$24.59
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Beginning Puzzles Alphabet and Numbers Set - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$23.99
1
$23.99
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$22.34
1
$22.34
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Letter Puzzles, 52 Pieces with Storage Box - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$20.02
1
$20.02
Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys - 6 Pack Liquid Bubble Timer, Liquid timers for Kids Sensory, Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Adults, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$9.79
2
$19.58
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicle Puzzles in a Box, 4 Puzzles with 12 Pieces Each - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$19.12
1
$19.12
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Grocery Cans with Lids, Set of 10 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$17.02
1
$17.02
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
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$15.00
1
$15.00
Pop Tubes, 14Pack Pop Tube Fidget Toys for Kids and Sensory Toys for Children and Adult, Fidget Tubes for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Learning Toys for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$1,445.67
Vendor shipping charges
$91.87
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$21.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,589.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$280.45
Total project goal
$1,869.68
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