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Mrs. Hess from Mobile, AL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Under the Tent Top and Having a Ball!

Help me give my students sensory tents for fun a multi-sensory learning experience.

  • $310 goal

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My Project

My preschool students with visual impairments will have a ball in sensory tents that provide an enclosed space for active learning. The space would allow students to safely explore the world around them in a defined and safe area that is surrounded with a variety of textures and sensory objects. Students can freely move in the tent area exploring toys and tactile items that are fun to see, touch and play with. The lights and textures surrounding the students will be a fun and immersive sensory experience that will bring smiles and squeals of delight!

Mrs. Hess Callahan School Deaf & Blind Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GOGOSO Balls for Ball Pits Plastic Ball Phthalate Free BPA Free for Baby Toddlers Preschooler 8 Colors, 100 Balls • Amazon Business $20.89 2 $41.78
AÖARLO Princess Play Tent with Rainbow Rug and Lights, Odorless Princess Tent for Girls 3-7, Indoor Play Tent Toy House, ASTM Certified Girls Princess Tent Mosquito Prevention, 55'' X 53'' (DxH) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
LTKX Pop Up Kids Play Tent - Ball Pit Play Tent for Boys - Indoor or Outdoor Playhouse Foldable Tent for Kids Girls & Boys Toys • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
W&O Rocket Ship Play Tent with Blast Off Button - Rocket Tent - Rocket Ship Toys for Kids - Pop Up Tents for Kids - Rocket Ship Tent - Space Tent - Spaceship Tent - Rocketship for Kids Space Ship • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kids Pop-up Six-sided Ball Pit Tent with 200 Colorful and Soft Crush-proof Non-toxic Plastic Balls for Toddlers Boys and Girls by Hey! Play! • Amazon Business $26.42 1 $26.42
Kiddey Ball Pit Play Tent for Kids - 6-Sided Ball Pit for Kids Toddlers and Baby - Fill with Plastic Balls (Balls Not Included) or Use As an Indoor / Outdoor Play Tent Great Gift Idea • Amazon Business $24.73 1 $24.73
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens, Assorted Vibrant Colors, Classic, Metallic & Neon Colors, Super Quick Drying, 24 Count - TPG-604 • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87

Materials cost

$212.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.46

Total project goal

$309.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.75

4 Donors

-$154.88

Donations toward project cost

-$131.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.23

match offer

-$154.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.23

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