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Mrs. Hill from Torrance, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Kinetic Sand!

My students need Kinetic Sand and Fidget toys to help with their sensory needs.

  • $529 goal

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My Students

I teach an Intellectually Disabled class with 15 students at a Title l school . My students range in ages from 4-9 years old and are in TK-2nd grade. The population of my special education classroom has disabilities ranging from Autism to Mental Retardation.

I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences despite the needs and age diversity in my classroom.

Many of my students have sensory needs that your donation will help provide.

My Project

My students have developmental disabilities as well as autism. Many of my students have sensory needs. Sometimes one or more senses are either over or under reactive to stimulation. Sensory problems can cause students to rock, spin, cover their ears and flap their hands in order to help them with their sensory needs.

Having sensory items in the class may help my students have better attention and awareness during reading and math.

Having Kinetic Sand, Fidget toys, stress balls, bean bag chairs, Play Doh, water beads and the other items I am requesting will help my students with their sensory needs.

Mrs. Hill Halldale Avenue Elementary School 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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Torrance, 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

15 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gold Medal 30010509804 Medium Wet Look Vinyl Beanbag, Tween Size, Blue • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Kinetic Sand - 3lb Brown Sand by Spin Master - Wacky-Tivities • Amazon Business $18.95 3 $56.85
29PCS Sand Molds Kit with Portable Sand Tray, Use with Kinetic Sand, Sands Alive, Brookstone Sand, Waba Sand, Moon Sand and All Other Molding Play Sand Brands - (Sand not included) • Amazon Business $10.95 3 $32.85
150 Piece Super Market Grocery Play Food Assortment Toy Set for Kids • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Play-Doh 24-Pack of Colors (Frustration Free Packaging) • Amazon Business $18.84 1 $18.84
FIDGET TOY (Package of 8) - Increase Focus Reduce Stress - Quiet and Soothing Gadget for Children and Adults - Has helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Stress Balls and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment (12 Pack) Stress Relax Toy Balls, Puffer Ball Assortment (NO Exact duplicates)by Happy Deals • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sand Molds Kit (23 pcs) - Use with Kinetic Sand, Sands Alive, Brookstone Sand, Waba Sand, Moon Sand and All Other Molding Play Sand Brands - (Sand not included) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Water Wigglies - 5 inch, Beads (1, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.53 1 $9.53
Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy, Set of 3 • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Water Beads, 2 oz pack (Almost 4,000 !!) Sooper Beads® Crystal Water Bead Gel [Rainbow Mix] For Kids Tactile Sensory Experience, Orbeez refill, Wedding Centerpiece Vase Filler, Soil, Plant decoration • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$379.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.34

Total project goal

$528.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.96

7 Donors

-$528.96

Donations toward project cost

-$449.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.34

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