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Ms. Ellis from Eagan, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Activities for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students with disabilities opportunities to have positive social interactions, practice turn-taking, and enjoy school. The Goliath Games are fun and engaging, as well as the National Geographic Marble Run.

  • $492 goal

This project expired on March 21, 2025.

This project expired on March 21, 2025.

My Project

Our students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism need opportunities to connect with others in meaningful ways. These students have significant needs in the areas of cognitive development and social interactions which impact their ability to participate in group activities. The structured and fun-themed games we're requesting will provide a way for our students to have fun with their teachers and each other.

Connection is so important to student mental health and building skills in social emotional learning.

With these tools, we will be able to work towards their IEP goals in social emotional learning skills, as well as building relationships.

Ms. Ellis Black Hawk Middle School Grades 6-8 Eagan, MN 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

10 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Smart Toss Colors, Shapes & Numbers Game • Quill.com $74.92 1 $74.92
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 150 Piece Construction Set with 30 Glow in The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Race the Clock! Poppin’ Shape Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Goliath Gooey Louie - Pull The Gooey Boogers Out Until His Head Pops Open Game, Green • Amazon Business $24.90 1 $24.90
Greedy Granny - Take The Treats Don't Wake Granny Game - Includes a Fun Colorful 24pc Puzzle by Goliath, Multi Color, 7.5 x 4.92 x 10.5 inches • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Picky Kitty - The Feed The Kitty His Veggies Before He Flips His Plate Game by Goliath • Amazon Business $24.39 1 $24.39
Chompin' Charlie Game - Feed The Squirrel Acorns And Race To Collect Them When They Scatter - Includes 24-Piece Puzzle by Goliath • Amazon Business $24.30 1 $24.30
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Game • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Goliath Pop The Pig (Bigger & Better) w/Greedy Granny Old Maid Card Game, Multi Color • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PP OPOUNT Social Emotional Learning Toy, Funny Faces Games with 28 Facial Expressions and 12 Emotional Flashcards, Preschool Learning Activities Toy to Express Emotions for Kids Age 3+ • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Goliath Grumpy Grandpa Game - Flip The Channel Before Grandpa Flips His Lid - Ages 4 and Up, 2-5 Players - Includes a 24-Piece Puzzle • Amazon Business $17.78 1 $17.78
Goliath Trash Stash Game - Fill Trashcan, Watch It Dump Into Garbage Truck Or Truck Chucks It Up - No Reading Required, Ages 4 and Up, 2-4 Players , Green • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Beware of The Bear - Poke The Bear and Sneak The Goodies Before He Wakes Up Game by Goliath • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69

Materials cost

$380.56

Vendor shipping charges

$1.40

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.71

Total project goal

$491.38

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