Eagle Scout candidate builds sensory tables inspired by his brother

Dallas Robbins built three sensory tables for essential‑needs students at Brandywine Elementary as his Eagle Scout project, saying he was inspired by his younger brother Tyler; the Matt Hayden Foundation provided $3,000 in support.

Dallas Robbins designed and built three sensory tables and filled them with calming and educational materials for essential skills classrooms at Brandywine Elementary. He completed the project as part of his work to earn the Eagle Scout rank with Troop 244. Robbins said he chose the project because his younger brother, Tyler, who has Down Syndrome, has benefited from the school’s support. The project received a $3,000 contribution from the Matt Hayden Foundation and involved volunteers from his troop. Key details: - Three durable sensory tables were constructed and filled with materials such as sand, water, rice, and pasta for hands-on exploration. - The project was organized and led by Dallas Robbins as his Eagle Scout major project with support from Troop 244 volunteers. - Robbins said the effort was dedicated to his youngest brother, Tyler, who is finishing his final year at Brandywine Elementary and has Down Syndrome. - Principal Austin Theobald and district leaders expressed gratitude and said the bins immediately drew interest from students. - The Matt Hayden Foundation provided $3,000 to help fund the project. - School officials described the tables as tools to support fine motor skills, sensory exploration, language development, and emotional regulation. Summary: The sensory tables are now in place and intended to support sensory learning and social interaction in essential skills classrooms at Brandywine Elementary. School leaders said the bins drew immediate interest from students. Undetermined at this time.