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Ms. Goldbourne from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering My Students to Strive!

Help me give my students sensory items that will maximize their learning by enhancing focus, improving emotional regulation, and supporting their developmental needs.

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My Project

The way the sensory items will make a difference is that these items will play a crucial role in the classroom because they will help address students' sensory needs while enhancing their ability to learn. The sensory items will help students regulate their emotions and energy levels, making it easier for them to focus on learning. For example, a fidget toy might help a student with ADHD channel their energy, allowing them to stay seated and engaged in a lesson.

Sensory tools can activate touch, sight, and sometimes sound, providing multi-sensory learning experiences.

This is particularly beneficial for students with sensory processing challenges or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as they often learn best through hands-on and tactile experiences.

My goal for this project is to use the sensory items to create opportunities for learning while keeping activities playful and engaging. The sensory tools will be able to cater to specific challenges, such as improving focus, reducing meltdowns, or enhancing communication. Furthermore, these sensory items can encourage interaction and collaboration among peers, fostering the development of social skills and emotional regulation. I plan to incorporate these sensory tools into lessons to strengthen cognitive skills such as problem-solving and physical skills like hand-eye coordination.

What makes my students special is that they are all unique in their own way. Some have been able to excel in areas like visual learning and they have made some academic improvements over the past few weeks. Though they struggle to communicate verbally they have tried to use gestures and communication devices to communicate. They are extremely determined to reach their highest academic achievement.

Ms. Goldbourne Garden of Learning & Discovery Pre-Kindergarten Grades PreK-2

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

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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PlushPets Weighted Stuffed Animals - 24 inch 4 LBS - Large Weighted Plush Animal - Cute Sensory Needs Toy - Comfort & Relaxation - Weighted Throw Pillow Gift for Kids, Adults, Boys, Girls (Brown Bear) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Jumbo Squishy Gummy Bear Toy (3 Packs Assorted) JA-RU Squeeze Stretchy Bear Stress Relief & Sensory Toy. Squishy Toys, Fidget Toys for Boys and Girls Great Party Favor Stuffer. Plus 1 Sticker 4341-3s • Amazon Business $31.88 1 $31.88
Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys - Short Vowel Reading Letters Spelling Games, Must Haves Sight Words Educational Toy, Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
PicassoTiles Magnetic Race Track Toys Car Tracks Set for Toddlers Magnet Building Blocks Tiles Sensory Toys for Kids Include 2 Trucks STEM Engage in Thrilling Races Age 3+ Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $21.44 1 $21.44
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog Pink - 14 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Fine Motor and Sensory Toy, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
See, Touch, Feel: Roar: A First Sensory Book • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
PICK A TOY Bamboo Rainstick Rain Shaker Sensory Toy Musical Instrument for Kids and Adults, Lightweight and Easy to Use Music Game, Rainbow Colored Rain Maker – with Gift Box • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
GIFT4KIDS Montessori Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts, 16pcs Wooden Building Blocks for Toddlers 1-3 Year Old, Stacking Blocks Sensory Toys for Kids Birthday Gifts Presents Age 2-4 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DINORUN Toddler Toys Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Color Matching Fine Motor Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Sensory Toys Wooden Educational Toys for 1 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17
AZEN Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Boys Girls, Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Wooden Sorting & Stacking Toys, Toddler Learning Shape Sorter Educational Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$190.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.37

Total project goal

$262.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.49

1 Donor

-$227.20

Donations toward project cost

-$223.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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