Shaping Minds and Skills: The Magic of Sensory Bins
Help me give my students the benefit of sensory bins with materials such as kinetic sand.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tracey's classroom raised $221
This project is fully funded
My Project
Sensory bins like those that include kinetic sand offer incredible benefits for sensory play, supporting the growth of fine motor skills, creativity, cognitive development, sensory awareness, and hand-eye coordination in children. Children use their hands to squeeze and mold the sand, which helps them to naturally strengthen their hands and fingers, which is essential for everyday tasks likewriting, buttoning clothes, and using utensils. Using kinetic sand and the tools and toys involved with it, children will nurture key developmental areas such as early literacy, imaginative thinking, and pretend play.
A sensory bin will inspire children to actively engage in hands-on learning, allowing them to develop not only language and articulation but also their gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interactions.
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
Kinetic Sand, 11lb (5kg) Natural Brown Bulk Play Sand for Arts and Crafts, Sandbox, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$32.42
1
$32.42
IRIS USA 17 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, 4 Pack, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage
• Amazon Business
$23.74
1
$23.74
Animal Toy, 64 Pack Mini Wild Jungle Realistic Plastic Animals Figure Toys Set, for Kids Boy Girl Party Favors Pinata Goodie Bag Stuffers Easter Egg Fillers Birthday Classroom Rewards Cupcake Toppers
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
Pull Back Car, 20 Pcs Assorted Mini Truck Toy and Race Car Toy Kit Set, Play Construction Vehicle Playset for Boy Kid Child Party Favors Birthday Game Supplies Pinata Stuffers Easter Egg Hunt Fillers
• Amazon Business
$13.40
1
$13.40
50 Piece Deluxe Sand Molds Set - Safari Animals, Mini Castles and Geometric Shapes (Sand not Included) Any Molding Sand
• Amazon Business
$10.95
1
$10.95
Hasbro Play-Doh Colors 8-Pack - Single Pack
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$9.86
1
$9.86
Materials cost
$140.34
Vendor shipping charges
$1.75
Sales tax
$12.84
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$187.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$33.01
Total project goal
$220.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$220.05
4 Donors
-$218.28
Donations toward project cost
-$187.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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