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Ms. Kaur from Long Is. City, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Play: Enhancing Learning Through Tactile Exploration

Help me give my students sensory bins, busy boards with a toggle switch, pom-pom pictures, and fidget toys.

  • $403 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

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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 Project

The sensory toys I am requesting will significantly enhance my students' learning experiences by providing them with tactile and interactive tools that cater to their diverse sensory needs. These toys can help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and increase engagement among students who may struggle with traditional learning methods. By incorporating sensory toys into our classroom, students will have the opportunity to explore concepts in a hands-on way, which can lead to better retention of information and a more enjoyable learning environment.

Enhancing Engagement: To create a more engaging and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active participation in learning activities.

Promoting Focus: To help students who may have difficulty concentrating by providing sensory tools that can aid in self-regulation and focus during lessons.

Supporting Emotional Well-being: To foster a sense of calm and security among students, allowing them to express themselves and manage their emotions through play.

Facilitating Learning: To utilize sensory toys as a means to reinforce learning objectives in subjects such as math, language arts, and science through interactive play.

My students are special because they each bring unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives to the classroom. Many of them have diverse learning styles and sensory processing needs, which makes our classroom a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Their curiosity, creativity, and resilience inspire me every day. By recognizing and accommodating their individual needs, I aim to create an inclusive space where every student feels valued and empowered to learn. Sensory toys will play a crucial role in supporting their personal growth and helping them thrive academically and socially.

Ms. Kaur PS 112 Dutch Kills Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Long Is. City, NY 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

90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dinosaur Sensory Bin Toys for Kids, 49Pcs Dinosaur Sandbox Play Sand Kit with 2.2lbs Magic Sand, Dino Figures, Forest Scene Models, Shovel, Preschool Toddler Activities Birthday Gift for Age 3-8 • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Mermaid - Mermaid Toys and Sensory Bins for Toddlers 3-4+, Sensory Box and Bin Filler, Toddler Activities and Mermaid Gifts for Girls • Amazon Business $18.39 2 $36.78
Toddler Puzzles Montessori Toy Wooden Shape Sorting Puzzle Sensory Toy Toddler Activities Preschool Learning Educational Autistic Developmental Toy 1 2 3 Year Old 1-3 0-2 Dementia Game • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Kinetic Sand, Rainbow Mix Set with 3 Colors of Kinetic Sand (13.5oz) and 6 Tools, Play Sand Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Huijing Toddler Activities Preschool Learning Busy Book - 29 Themes Binder Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Workbook Activity Autism Materials and Tracing Coloring • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
24Pcs Pop Fidget Spinners Bulk - Deformable Astronaut Fidget Spinner Keychain Robot Gyro Fidget Spinner for Kids Adults Glow in The Dark Sensory Toys Christmas Party Favors Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
ODOXIA Sensory Mats for Autistic Children | Sensory Tiles for Kids | Sensory Wall Panel | Sensory Mats (Animals) | Sensory Toys | Sensory Room Equipment | Sensory Disorder Toys for Tactile Play • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Toddler Sensory Toys, Sensory Water Mat, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
POLKRANE Busy Board with LED Light, Montessori Toys with Toggle Switch, Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Travel Toys for Educational Toddler Activities for 1 2 3 (MB-CAR) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Creativity for Kids Pom Pom Pictures: Transportation - Train and Plane - Preschool Learning Activity, Sensory Toys for Toddlers Ages 3-4+ • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
52 Pack Pop Tubes, Sensory Toys Party Favors For Kids 8-12 4-8 Fidget Toys For Anxiety Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Boys Girls Toddlers- 10 Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$307.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.31

Total project goal

$402.05

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