You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. G. from Northampton, MA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. G. is requesting
Fully Funded

Ms. G.'s classroom raised $268

Teaching Social Skills With Video Modeling

My students need a camcorder to engage in video modeling strategies that will help them learn social skills.

Classroom photo
Ms. G. Jackson Street Elementary School
Northampton, MA Grades 3-5

I teach elementary school students with autism in a public school setting. The students that I work with are in grades 3-5. I teach the students in my classroom and in the general education setting. Social skills development is a large focus in the program. Part of our curriculum includes weekly outings to address social skills and to support families in being able to bring children into the community successfully. In addition, we use reverse inclusion by having social groups during lunch club, science projects, and other small group inclusion activities to promote friendships and social skills development.

People with autism often lack the social skills needed to be successful in their communities. The students in my program are no exception. In order to develop friendships, they require a great deal of support and education in pro-social behaviors. Teaching these skills can be challenging due to the unpredictable nature of social interactions. In addition, my students are visual learners; therefore, they require curriculum to be presented visually in order to be a successful learner. Currently, we do not have access to a video camera that is portable, and that would enable us to film our students then have them view it for teaching purposes.

Research in teaching social skills to people with autism has demonstrated that video modeling is a powerful tool for teaching students both the skills needed to engage in appropriate interactions, and the ability to "read" social situations effectively. My students need access to a video camera that can provide visual feedback and examples of socially appropriate behaviors. The camera would be used in a variety of ways. The students could view themselves during community outings and school activities so that their pro-social behaviors can be highlighted. The playback would also be used to teach more subtle skills such as reading body language and facial expressions. These genuine interactions would provide material to develop a structured lesson, making instruction more explicit and based on real life experiences.

By providing my students with a video camera, you will expand their opportunities to develop meaningful friendships and socially appropriate behaviors that will increase their success in the school and community. In addition, you will increase their excitement and engagement in learning activities by providing a tool that will allow them to see themselves in genuine, positive social interactions. In doing this, you will very likely be contributing to their self-confidence and success in their daily interactions with peers and adults.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

6 students impacted 9 donors
Ms. G. Jackson Street Elementary School Grades 3-5 Northampton, MA View local requests

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

6 students impacted 9donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. G. is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PURE DIGITAL FLIP MINO BLACK CAMCORDER • Best Buy $179.99 1 $179.99

Materials cost

$179.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$219.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.07

Total project goal

$267.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $267.07

5 Donors

-$267.07

Donations toward project cost

-$219.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.07

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. G. and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/teaching-social-skills-with-video-modeli/238961/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":6,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. G.","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"-55683230","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Northampton","teachersOnPage":[281886],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":238961,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":39689,"schoolName":"Jackson Street Elementary School","authorIds":{"281886":{"owner":"Ms. G.","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[238961],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":104071,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MTIyNTI3","MjQ2ODY5","MTQ3MjYx","Mjk4NTA4","MzAyODE2"],"teacherId":281886,"schoolCounty":"Hampshire","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MA","name":"Massachusetts"}}