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Ms. Chmelecki from Portland, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tapping Into Our Senses

Help me give my students a sensory table, play sand and sensory tools.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chmelecki's classroom raised $366

This project is fully funded

My Project

Introducing a sensory table to our kindergarten classroom would significantly benefit our young students in numerous ways. By incorporating a sensory table, children can explore various textures, shapes, colors, and materials, stimulating their tactile, visual, and auditory senses.

This interactive and exploratory play fosters cognitive development, enhances fine motor skills, encourages creative thinking, and promotes social interaction as they collaborate and communicate while engaged in sensory activities.

Ultimately, the sensory table offers a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience that supports holistic development and cultivates a love for learning among our kindergarten students.

Speaking of my kindergarten students, have I mentioned how amazing they are! Seriously, these little humans inspire me every day and have worked so very hard in school, so far. My students come to school curious and ready to learn every day. My goal is to always nurture this curiosity and provide them with opportunities to expand their thinking and minds.

Ms. Chmelecki Presumpscot Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Portland, ME View local requests

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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PLAYMAKER CO. Sensory Table - Indoor Activity Table for Kids, Toddlers and Sand Play - Kid Sensory Table for Sensory Play and Development - BPA Free - Storage Bin Included • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Sandtastik Therapy Play Sand - White 25 Pound Bag • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76

Materials cost

$257.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.85

Sales tax

 $12.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.86

Total project goal

$365.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $365.71

7 Donors

-$285.71

Donations toward project cost

-$242.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.86

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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