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Mrs. Vega from Camden, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learn and Grow with Sensory Paths!

Help me give my students Sensory Paths that utilize a series of movements to decrease behaviors while increasing cognition.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My school is located in the city of Camden. The city of Camden is known as one of the poorest cities in the nation, whose public schools are well below the national and state standards. In order to further embed the college dreams in our youth and bring up the state standard, I believe it starts with books and a well-rounded early childhood experience. It is my mission, in collaboration with our parents and the community, is to strive to provide children an excellent education in a safe and positive learning environment where they are prepared with the critical skills to reach their full potential for a world yet to be imagined.

My Project

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. A sensory path is a colorful, creative and playful way for kids to build sensory pathways, connections in the brain that are responsible for sight, touch, sound, etc., which enable kids to complete complex, multi-stage tasks. A sensory path is a great way for kids to develop motor skills like balance, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, and it is normally made with stickers that can be stuck to any surface.

With the Cricut Machine, I will be able to put in the time and work to create my own sensory paths for the entire school.

Ordering pre-made sensory paths will cost the school between $5,000-8,000. The students in my school will benefit as the walk down each designated hallway with the sensory paths. The high-energy nature of many of these exercises, which require kids to hop, step, and jump, can also be a great “brain break” throughout the school day. Sensory paths are the perfect mid-morning or post-lunch break, especially if the students can't go out for outdoor recess. Sensory paths are also an important part of a concept called sensory play, which is exactly what it sounds like: play designed to stimulate and improve your child’s five senses.

Mrs. Vega Katz Dalsey Academy Grades PreK-2

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

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Camden, NJ View local requests

More than a third 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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2, Matte Black • Amazon Business $207.98 1 $207.98
Luxja Carrying Bag Compatible with Cricut Die-Cutting Machine and Supplies, Tote Bag Compatible with Cricut Explore Air (Air2) and Maker (Bag Only, Patent Pending), Gray • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Cricut Ultimate Fine Point Pen Set, 30 Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $23.24 1 $23.24
VISEMAN Adhesive Vinyl Sheets - 40 Assorted Colors(Glossy,Matte,Brushed and Metallic) Self Vinyl Craft Paper with 2 Clear Transfer Tap for Cricut and Other Cutters (50 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$290.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.27

Total project goal

$381.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$381.82

2 Donors

-$168.03

Donations toward project cost

-$166.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

match offer

-$185.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.89

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$0.00

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