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Mrs. Floyd from Cerro Gordo, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sand and Water Table Fun

Help me give my students fun water and sand materials to spike their learning.

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A sand and water table is an essential piece of equipment in any preschool classroom, offering young children a dynamic, multi-sensory play environment that fosters a wide range of crucial developmental skills. As children manipulate the sand and water, pouring, scooping, digging, and molding, they refine their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This type of tactile play also encourages creativity and imagination as children build sandcastles, craft imaginative stories, and explore cause-and-effect relationships. Moreover, the sand and water table promotes social interaction and cooperative play, as children work together, share tools, and engage in conversations, thereby enhancing their social skills and language development.

Through experimentation with various materials and objects in the sand and water, children intuitively learn about basic scientific concepts such as volume, weight, sinking, floating, and the properties of different substances.

This hands-on, exploratory approach to learning allows children to make discoveries, test hypotheses, and problem-solve in a fun, engaging manner. Ultimately, the rich sensory experiences and open-ended nature of sand and water play using toys, measuring cups, and more create a foundation for future learning across multiple domains, making the sand and water table an indispensable resource for fostering young children's holistic development.

My students are a group of curious, enthusiastic learners who thrive when given the opportunity to explore and discover through hands-on activities. They are particularly drawn to our classroom's sand and water center, which provides a multisensory environment for them to engage with different materials and concepts. At the sand table, they delight in scooping, pouring, sifting, and molding the sand into various shapes and structures. This tactile experience helps develop their fine motor skills while also encouraging creativity and experimentation. Similarly, the water center captivates their attention as they observe how water flows, splashes, and ripples.

Mrs. Floyd West Columbus School Grades PreK-2

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Cerro Gordo, NC 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Rainbow Fraction Measuring Cups, 9/Pack (93399) • Quill.com $26.82 1 $26.82
Beach Toys, 19 Piece Sand Toys Set Kids Sandbox Toys Includes Water Wheel Beach Tool Kit Bucket Watering Can Molds Sand Toys Mesh Bag for Travel, Beach Toys for Kids Ages 3-13 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Peekaboo Fishbowl Friends, 10 Pieces, Ages 18 Months+, Learning Toys, Baby Toys, Educational Toys,Fish Toys,Animal Toys,Bath Toys • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Wacky Water Droppers - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
B. toys- Fishing Play Set For Kids – Magnetic Fishing Game – 2 Fishing Rods & 8 Sea Animals - Color-Changing Toys For Bath, Pool – 3 Years + • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
hand2mind Starter Science Funnels, Science Lab Equipment, Sifting Toys, Sand Sifter, Water Table Toys, Sensory Play Toys, Educational Science Kits, Kids Chemistry Set, Science Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
UMUACCAN 6 Piece Kids Beach Tools,Children Beach Sand Toys, Made of Metal with Sturdy Wooden Handle,Safe Beach Gardening Set,Spoon, Fork, Trowel, Rake & Shovel for Kids • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Materials cost

$127.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.85

Sales tax

 $9.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.97

Total project goal

$199.80

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 $199.80

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