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Mrs. Foley from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paving the Way for Learning Through Hands-on Exploration

Help me give my students some materials to enhance their hands-on learning process

  • 10 donors
  • $382 goal

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My Project

Welcome everyone to my Donors Choice page. I have been teaching special education for 25-plus years, and each year, my students teach me more than I ever could have dreamed. I work with students with diverse learning styles, and many face challenges with sensory processing. Staying focused and engaged during lessons can be difficult without the right sensory support for these students. Sensory tools such as fidget toys, textured materials, and sensory bins are essential for creating an environment where all students can thrive.

For students with sensory needs, tactile and movement-based materials help them regulate their emotions, calm their bodies, and focus on learning.

These tools support their attention, reduce anxiety, and allow them to stay engaged in lessons, ultimately fostering a better learning environment. By incorporating these sensory resources, my students will have the opportunity to access their full potential and succeed in their educational journey.

With these materials, I aim to create a classroom that supports not just academic success, but also emotional well-being, by providing students with the tools they need to feel comfortable and confident. These resources will help my students engage with the curriculum in a meaningful way and create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child can learn and grow.

Mrs. Foley Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center at Bouck 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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Brooklyn, NY 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

12 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO DUPLO Classic Alphabet Town 10935, Educational Early Learning Toys for Babies & Toddlers Ages +18 Months, Learn Colors, Letters and Shapes with Large Bricks • Amazon Business $42.49 1 $42.49
Magnetic Whiteboard Contact Paper, Flexible Whiteboard Sheet Wall, Adhesive Dry Erase Board Sticker for Fridge Home Office, Removable Magnetic Sheet with 3 Markers and Eraser (35 x 47 Inch) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Skoolzy Foam Peg Board - Pegboard for Toddlers - Stacking Peg Board - Peg Boards for Kids - Montessori Fine Motor Toy for Toddlers and Preschoolers • Amazon Business $9.85 4 $39.40
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
hand2mind Tactile Turtles Math Activity Set, Toddler Numbers and Counting, Math Counters for Kids, Color Sorting Toys, Sensory Turtle Game, Preschool Learning Activities, Montessori Math Materials • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Easy-Clean Craft Trays - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Solobo Toys: UPPERCASE Alphabet Puzzle (lightweight, wooden puzzle for preschool kindergarten elementary; tactile abc learning tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Aizweb Color Shape Sorting Toy for Toddler 3 Year Old, Wooden Montessori Toy Shape Sorter Color Matching Box Game, Early Educational Learning Sensory Toy for Baby Boy Girl • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Steve Spangler Science Magic Sand, 227g, Blue – Colored Play Sand That Never Gets Wet, Exciting STEM Activity, Learn and Teach About Water Molecules for Home and Classroom Use • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Yaomiao 230 Pcs Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler Counting Toy Sets 200 pom pom 8 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 20 Cups for Preschool Learning and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AIVIAI Juggling Scarves for Kids Play 24 Pcs Dance Music Scarfs Colorful Silk Actives Scarves Rhythm Band Scarves for Toddlers Children Movement(6 Colors) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$288.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.18

Total project goal

$381.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.21

4 Donors

-$240.00

Donations toward project cost

-$204.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$141.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$120.03

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.18

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