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Ms. Serrano from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools

Help me give my students sensory bins and materials to allow my students to explore and have fun at the same time

  • $786 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

This project will benefit my students who are curious, energetic, and full of potential. They are Diverse Learners Students (K-2) who benefit from multi-sensory experiences to support their academic and social development. These sensory toys and bins will provide critical opportunities for self-regulation, focus, and engagement—especially for students with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs.

These tools will help reduce anxiety, improve fine motor skills, and create a calming, structured environment where all students can thrive.

By funding this project, you will help create an inclusive, hands-on learning space that empowers every child to learn and grow at their own pace. I am sure they would love to have these kinds of resources to nurture their learning.

Ms. Serrano Burke Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Chicago, IL 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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Light Table Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Toddler-Safe Sensory Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 3 $88.50
ECR4Kids Letter Size Tray with Lid, Storage Bin, Clear, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
ECR4Kids Letter Size Tray with Lid, Storage Bin, Contemporary, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $60.39 1 $60.39
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 3 $59.97
Lakeshore Sensory Peanut Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
YOUBLEK 20" | 4 Pounds Weighted Stuffed Animals,Sensory Comfort Plush Throw Pillow Toy, Soft for Home & School, Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Dinosaur, 20 inch 4 Pounds) • Amazon Business $28.89 1 $28.89
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Animals) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95

Materials cost

$609.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.89

Total project goal

$785.91

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