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Ms. Tara from Hilo, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Education

Help me give my students a learning experience that brings together a multi-sensory approach to education.

  • $436 goal

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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

All of the students in my class are identified with special needs. Some have social delays, some physical limitations, and all communication concerns. The one thing they have in common Is that they’re all incredible mini human beings. They love music and dancing, stories, and experiencing a developmentally appropriate learning environment. COVID-19 rocked our world and these kids who had a little bit of a late start already now had to learn a new way of life. I’d like to support them by having educational tools that are safe and promote socialization while protecting them at the same time.

My Project

Most of the children I teach have some sort of sensory needs. Whether it be a case of hyper sensitivity where they receive a sensory overload when they touch things. Then some of my littles are too extreme and they need to learn to explore more gently. Either way, they need experiences that reach more than one of their senses at a time. These materials can help me give that experience to them. Having these materials will allow me to provide for the distance learners at the same time as the in person learners.

Ms. Tara Waiakea Elementary School 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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Hilo, HI 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

10 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA583 StandUp Magnetic Write Wipe Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
LL570 EngineerACoaster Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC568 Magnetic Letter Builders Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PP670 Foam Sensory Paint Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TF273 True Tone Xylophone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
YD500 Peel Stick Magnetic Tape Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
VR154 Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$320.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.27

Total project goal

$435.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $435.14

2 Donors

-$435.14

Donations toward project cost

-$369.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.27

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