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Ms. Maze from Venice, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM Sensory Materials

Help me give my students new materials for engaging sensory bins. These materials will enhance our sensory play greatly. Our sensory play is great for the student’s social emotional development, fine motor skills, and STEAM engagement.

  • $693 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2025.

This project expired on March 29, 2025.

My Project

This year I have begun incorporating sensory time into our learning. This gives the students an opportunity to decompress while exploring life and academic skills. The sensory time has helped the students adjust to school, become more focused during academic learning, and it strengthens fine motor skills. The activities strengthen the kid’s fine motor skills in fun developmentally appropriate ways. The kids squeeze, use tweezers, practice pouring, and more!

The kids love exploring the sensory bins and learning about measurement, art, science, and engineering through sensory play.

These materials will help enhance upcoming units. For example, we will have space themed sensory play when we learn about Mae Jemison.

Ms. Maze Westminster Ave Math/Tech/Env Grades PreK-2

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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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Venice, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins with 9 Colors, Set of 9, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $71.99 2 $143.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - , Class Pack of 192 • Blick Art Materials $87.59 1 $87.59
SACKORANGE 2 LB Aquarium Gravel River Rock - Natural Polished Decorative Gravel, Small Decorative Pebbles, Mixed Color Stones,for Aquariums, Landscaping, Vase Fillers (32-Oz) • Amazon Business $9.79 5 $48.95
Glow in The Dark Rocks - 200pcs Multi Color Garden Pebbles Stone Luminous Fish Tank Aquariums Rocks, Decorations for Walkways, Gardens, Houseplants Powered by Light and Solar • Amazon Business $12.59 3 $37.77
ArtCreativity Mini Bendable Astronaut Figurines, Set of 48, Astronaut Toys for Kids in 4 Assorted Colors, Great as Outer Space Party Favors, Galaxy Party Supplies, and Stress Relief Fidget Toys • Amazon Business $27.43 1 $27.43
MONT PLEASANT Montessori Toys Sensory Bin Toys for 1 Year Old Toddlers, 11pcs Wooden Waldorf Toys Wooden Scoops and Tongs for Transfer Work and Fine Motor Skills Development • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Wettarn 16 Set Mini Sensory Mats Assorted Textured Sensory Floor Tiles Sensory Walls Pads Classroom Play Mats Educational Tactile Sensory Toys for Preschool Autistic Room Calming Activity (Rectangle) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Solar System Planets Toys for Kids, STEM Educational Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Non-Toxic, Space Astronaut Slime Ball Alien Monster Toy Set with Mesh Storing Bag for 3-5-8-10 Boy Girls • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
10 Pcs Wooden Sensory Bin Tools for Toddlers & Preschool Children, Montessori Sensory Wooden Toys Fine Motor Learning Pretend Play Sensory Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Royal - Naturally Aged Long Grain Authentic Indian White Basmati Rice - 15 lbs • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Pro-Cure Rock Salt Bulk In Poly Bag 4 Lb • Amazon Business $16.64 1 $16.64
Pllieay 16PCS Solar System for Kids, Solar System Planets Toys - Eight Planets Bouncy Balls+Planetary Flashcards for Kids Party Favors, Educational Space Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Figures Tube, Outer Space Toys, Shuttle, Astronaut, Space Station, Apollo Spacecraft, Lunar Rover, Saturn Rocket, Satellites Multi, 1.5" to 3" • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Plastic Funnel Set - Set of 5, Assorted Sizes • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$504.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.81

Total project goal

$692.07

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