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Ms. Stadler from Milwaukee, WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Creativity and Focus with Kinetic Sand

Help me give my students kinetic sand to encourage hands on play and creativity.

  • $225 goal

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Ms. Stadler has another project! Donate to Start the School Year Safe, Strong, and Structured to help her classroom.

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My Project

My students are a group of highly energetic, amazing children with autism in grades 1-5. In my classroom, we encourage learning through play. Learning through play is highly beneficial for children's development for several reasons. It encourages active engagement, fosters creativity, and builds important life skills in a fun and natural way.

Kinetic sand is a fantastic sensory activity for children for several reasons, promoting both developmental and educational benefits.

Sensory Play and Development

Kinetic sand offers a unique sensory experience as it is soft, moldable, and feels silky to the touch. Sensory play is essential for young children, as it helps them explore textures, develop tactile senses, and enhance fine motor skills. The way kinetic sand flows and moves also stimulates their sense of touch and can be soothing for many kids.

Improves Fine Motor Skills

Playing with kinetic sand requires children to manipulate the material—squeezing, rolling, shaping, and molding it—which helps develop fine motor skills. These actions strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are important for tasks like writing, drawing, and using utensils.

Encourages Creativity and Imagination

Kinetic sand is an excellent medium for fostering creativity. Children can create structures, shapes, and sculptures, or even use molds to make detailed designs. The flexibility of the sand allows them to experiment, make changes, and bring their ideas to life, enhancing their problem-solving skills and imaginative thinking.

Ms. Stadler Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School 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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Milwaukee, WI View local requests

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

17 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand Ultimate Sandisfying Set, 2lb of Pink, Yellow & Teal Play Sand, 10 Molds & Tools, Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $19.96 2 $39.92
Kinetic Sand, 11lb (5kg) Natural Brown Bulk Play Sand for Arts and Crafts, Sandbox, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $31.91 1 $31.91
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Green Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Kinetic Sand, 2lb Pink Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.23 2 $22.46
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Blue Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86

Materials cost

$158.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.61

Total project goal

$224.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.09

2 Donors

-$179.86

Donations toward project cost

-$179.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.74

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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