This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
This year my Special Education Class is filled with a group of sweet, kind students who are eager to learn phonics, decoding, and reading skills. Our school is a Title I school, meaning all students receive free breakfast and lunch. The majority of our families are English language learners and look to the school and teacher for tools to help their child not only academically, but socially as well. We truly are a family in our small, but mighty class. Each student.has their ability level as well as individual needs that must be met throughout the day to help them succeed. We have an amazing team of teachers, co-teachers, and paraprofessionals who work diligently to meet our students differing needs. All our students have the potential to learn to decode and read fluently as well as comprehend texts.
They learn these skills best through a multi-sensory approach where they can use movement, sound, and tools to help them learn letter sounds, decode words, and build their confidence in reading.
When we incorporate mindfulness, yoga, dance, body movement, songs, and tactile objects into our lessons, our students are engaged, happy, and excited to learn. Using different tools such as games, letter boards, wipe-off paddles, alphabet chips, and sorting trays along with sensory toys and fidgets increases their ability to remain focused to obtain the skills required to decode and use letter sounds to read fluently.
By creating a warming, engaging, and fun classroom environment, students can be themselves and show us their amazing personalities. They feel successful and gain the confidence needed to achieve their goals and grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
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
Crystiles Six (6) Assorted Color 12''X 12'' Liquid Floor Tile - ASTM, BS EN71, CPSIA Certified,Liquid Sensory Floor Decorative Tiles, 6 Tiles
• Amazon Business
$115.99
1
$115.99
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Dual-side Massage Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion
• Amazon Business
$70.98
1
$70.98
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP)
• Amazon Business
$60.91
1
$60.91
Word Mapping Paddles | Orthographic Mapping & Science of Reading Manipulatives | 6 Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard Paddles w/ 36 Magnetic Discs
• Amazon Business
$49.50
1
$49.50
hand2mind Sort That Sound! Activity Set, Phonemic Awareness, ESL Teaching Materials, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten, Speech Therapy Tools, Phonics Flash Cards
• Amazon Business
$27.49
1
$27.49
hand2mind Reading Readiness Activity Set, Magnetic Wands and Chip Set, Learn to Spell for Kids, Spelling Toys, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Learning Letters, Science of Reading Manipulatives
• Amazon Business
$12.89
2
$25.78
Wooden Educational Toys for Kids 3 4 5 6 Year Old - CVC Sight Word & Number Flash Cards - Alphabet Spelling Games & Montessori Math Counting - Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities
• Amazon Business
$21.90
1
$21.90
hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots for Kids, Word Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives
• Amazon Business
$18.39
1
$18.39
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays by Tara West, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Elkonin Boxes, Letter Sounds, Preschool Learning Activities (Set of 6)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
What Letter Do I Start With? Family Board Game
• Amazon Business
$16.54
1
$16.54
The Stupendous Sound Wall: A Resource Aligned with The Science of Reading
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Sumind 30 Pcs Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Rubber Wiggle Bands for Chair Legs Desks Bouncy Sensory Bands Flexible Seating for Classroom Adhd Add Autism Hyperactivity Concentration Improve(Blue,10 Pounds)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Junior Learning Rainbow CVC Objects Magnetic Foam Set, 40 Pieces, Ages 4-5, Phonics, Pre K-K
• Amazon Business
$11.85
1
$11.85
Junior Learning JL649 Blend Objects, Multi
• Amazon Business
$10.85
1
$10.85
Didax CVC Word Building Cards
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$9.86
1
$9.86
230 Pack Phonemic Awareness Supplies Includes 12 Pcs Sound Box Mats and 72 Pcs Red Plastic Chips 146 Pcs Phonics Flash Cards Science of Reading Manipulatives
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
hand2mind Alphabet Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Letter Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6)
• Amazon Business
$8.19
1
$8.19
Squishy Fidget Sensory Tube Toys - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Calming Down Coner Supplies for Autism Anxiety, Play Therapy Toys - Party Favors, Classroom Prizes Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 4 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toys Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$6.49
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$6.49
Materials cost
$521.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$559.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.70
Total project goal
$657.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$657.99
8 Donors
-$647.11
Donations toward project cost
-$559.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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