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Mr. Ron from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Senses Open the Way to Knowledge!

Help me give my students discover the wonders of a sensory bin for our classroom. Help me ignite curiosity, enhance fine motor skills, and boost cognitive development through hands on exploration!

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My Project

Sensory bins offer a world of learning and development for young children. These simple tubs filled with various textures, materials, and objects provide a rich environment that stimulates the senses and sparks curiosity.  

Here's how sensory bins make a difference:

Hands-on Exploration: Children learn best through hands-on experiences. Sensory bins allow them to manipulate objects, explore different textures, and engage their senses, promoting active learning and discovery.  

Fine Motor Skills: Digging, pouring, scooping, and sorting objects in a sensory bin strengthen little hands and fingers, refining their fine motor skills crucial for writing, drawing, and other essential tasks.  

Cognitive Development: Sensory bins encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Children experiment with different materials, learn about cause and effect, and develop their imagination through pretend play.  

Language Development: As children play, they naturally describe what they see, feel, and do. Sensory bins create opportunities for rich vocabulary development and communication skills.  

Goals of using sensory bins:

Sensory Exploration: To stimulate the senses of touch, sight, and sound.  

Fine Motor Development: To improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and grasping skills.

Cognitive Growth: To encourage problem-solving, creativity, and language development.

Social-Emotional Learning: To promote cooperation, sharing, and turn-taking when used in group settings.  

By providing a safe and engaging environment for exploration, sensory bins truly help young students develop essential skills, foster creativity, and build a strong foundation for future learning.

Mr. Ron Pittsburgh Langley K-8 School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Pittsburgh, PA 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

34 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory 24" Large Sensory Table, Sandbox with Lid, Water Table for Kids, Blue • Amazon Business $317.22 1 $317.22

Materials cost

$317.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.11

Total project goal

$414.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.09

12 Donors

-$384.68

Donations toward project cost

-$330.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.95

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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