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Ms. Martel from Minneapolis, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Super Sensory Bins

Help me give my students kinetic sand to support their sensory and learning needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martel's classroom raised $221

This project is fully funded

My Project

The use of the sensory bins will allow my kindergarten-2nd grade students to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play that engages their senses. Sensory bins can increase hand strength as children stir, scoop, dig and pour. They also support social skills, such as taking turns, teamwork, cooperation and communication.

One way these bins will be used for is free exploration and play.

Another will be to support cognitive development by searching for objects based on size, color and shape. I also plan to use the bins for math and literacy lessons. Putting number and letter shapes into the sensory bin can provide students the opportunity to learn the alphabet, letter sounds, and their numbers. Students will also gain practice with counting and spelling. Lastly, these bins could be an ideal activity to put in my classroom calming corner.

Ms. Martel Pillsbury Community School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Holiday & Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Constructive Playthings Messy Craft Trays, Paint Trays for Classroom, Kinetic Sand Tray, Sensory Table Craft Trays, Toddler Paint Finger Paint Trays for Classroom, Set of 4 Trays • Amazon Business $29.52 1 $29.52
Kinetic Sand, Folding Sand Box with 2lbs of Play Sand, 7 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys, for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Kinetic Sand, 2lb. Pink Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Holiday & Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.34 2 $18.68
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clay and Dough Tools 12 Piece Set - Ages 3 & Up DIMROM (12pcs) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Eureka Tub of Number Tiles Manipulatives White 175 Pieces (EU-867430) • Staples $13.81 1 $13.81
Craft Medley Letter Tiles - Assorted Colors, Package of 26 • Blick Art Materials $2.51 1 $2.51

Materials cost

$145.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.03

Total project goal

$220.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $220.18

2 Donors

-$220.18

Donations toward project cost

-$187.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.03

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