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Ms. Sweeney from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Play is Learning

Help me give my students sensory items to explore through play to develop their fine motor skills.

  • 2 donors
  • $366 still needed

expires Jul 30

  • 2 donors
  • $366 still needed
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My Project

Sensory development grows stronger through play. My sensory table is a favorite among my students for the endless possibilities of fun. My students enjoy practicing fine motor skills, sorting and classifying objects, communication skills, and sensory development. All of these materials will be used in my Science Play Center where students can explore different textures, colors, and shapes while using different tools like magnifying glasses, tweezers, and cups.

My students need to build their fine motor skills through sensory play and exploration.

My goals for this project is to give my students options to develop their fine motor skills. Things like colorful pom-poms to sort, rocks to stack and count, and shapes to explore will allow my students to use their fine motor skills through play and exploration.

Ms. Sweeney Alice Birney Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Science Viewers - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Edx Education FunPlay Rainbow Pebbles (CTU13272) • Quill.com $32.37 2 $64.74
THE FRECKLED FROG-FF455 Peg People of the World - Set of 10 - Ages 12m+ - Wooden People for Toddlers - Imaginative Play, Loose Parts Kits and Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $23.62 2 $47.24
Poplings - The Original Suction Cup Toys in UFO Container - Sensory Bin Kids Bath Game - Bath Time, Play Time, Incredible Suction Power! • Amazon Business $22.97 2 $45.94
Learning Resources Buddy Builders,32 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor, Hand Eye Coordination Toy, Fine Motor Skills,Social Emotional Learning Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Inspire My Play - 3 x Silicone Sorting and Organising Compartments - Compatible with Sensory PlayTray - Sensory Bin Accessories - Early Development & Activity Toys for Disabled Children - Stone • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Wettarn 804 Pcs Sensory Bin Filler Sensory Toy Kit, Include Spiky Balls Soft Pom Poms Colored Sand Feathers and Acrylic Beads Box Fillers for Birthday Party, Early Education, Classroom Prize • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
JUNWRROW Magnetic Bingo Wand with Chips,6-Pack& 600 Metal Chips, 6 Color Metal Chips-for Large Group Games,Family Game Night, Sensory Bins,Counting and Sorting,Science& Educational Activities • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
66 Pcs Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler Preschool Learning Games Develops Counting and Color Recognition 48 Foam Fruits 4 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 12 Cups for Preschool Training • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Jenaai 228 Pcs Sensory Bin Filler Fine Motor Skills Toys Counting Weight Sorting Toy Set with Acrylic Fall Leaves Pumpkin Tweezers Scissors Clips Cups and Storage Bag for Thanksgiving and Autumn Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
HAPTIME 110 Pcs Sensory Bin Filler, Fall Vase Filler, Fall Sensory Bin Items, Small Plastic Pumpkins, Acorns, Leaf Beads, Mini Thanksgiving Decorations Home Craft, Autumn Décor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$403.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $36.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.85

Total project goal

$565.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $565.68

2 Donors

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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 $365.68

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