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Ms. DLS from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Overload in Preschool!

Help me give my students various sensory items to help develop and support brain development.

  • 14 donors
  • $655 goal

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My Project

Sensory play is not only fun for preschoolers but also a powerful tool for supporting and enhancing their learning in various ways. Sensory play provides many benefits such as challenges children to think critically and solve problems. It also helps young children grasp early math and science concepts. Through activities like measuring, pouring, counting, or sorting objects by size, shape, or color, children begin to develop foundational skills for math. Sensory play also encourages scientific thinking as children observe and investigate the properties of various materials and promotes vocabulary and communication skills.

Sensory play is an essential tool for early learning because it actively engages children in the process of discovery and provides rich, hands-on experiences that help with a wide range of developmental skills.

Whether through enhancing cognitive abilities, fostering social and emotional growth, or promoting fine and gross motor skills, sensory play is a foundational element in a preschooler's learning journey.

Ms. DLS Aldama 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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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

20 students impacted 14donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Economy Sand & Water Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Sensory Discovery Tray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Sensory-N-Stuff - Wooden Tool Set for Sensory Bin (10 Piece), Child-Sized Montessori Sensory Toys for Developing Fine Motor Skills, Smooth Wooden Toys, Bin Scoops and Tools • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 4-Pack - Green, Pink, Yellow & Purple Sensory Bin Filler for Sensory Table, Great for Sensory Play • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Pasta Sensory Bin Filler for Sensory Table - Colored Pasta for Sensory Play (Rainbow Alphabet Pasta, 4 Cup) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, STEM Toy, 28 Piece Set, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
BrainSpark 48PCS Digit Blocks Translucent Magnetic Building Blocks, Montessori Clear Magnet Cubes for Boys Girls Stacking Block Sets Ages 3-9 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Chuckle & Roar - Whoa Dough Ultimate Pack - 20 Whoa Dough Containers - Glows in Dark - Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Alphabet Learning Toys for Toddlers, 40 Pcs Sensory Bin Filler for Kids, ABC Alphabet and Number Toys for Kids, Squisky Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, Stocking Stuffers Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 1.5 lbs of Berry Scented Moldable, Stretchable, Expandable Cloud Slime, Blue & Purple Marbled, Slimy Play Sand in Reusable Bucket, Non Stick, Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Bedwina Plastic Vinyl Goldfish - 144 Pcs, 2 Inches Long Gold Fish Toys in Assorted Colors for Party Favors, Decorations, Crafts, Games and Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$464.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.95

Sales tax

 $42.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$556.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.23

Total project goal

$654.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $654.89

12 Donors

-$627.24

Donations toward project cost

-$543.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.34

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.64

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