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Mrs. Diaz from Buckeye AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adventure Awaits: Personalized Learning in Our Special Education Classroom

Help me give my students flexible seating, social emotional books and materials they can use inside our special education classroom.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Students with special education needs require tailored support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Providing them with flexible seating options, access to social-emotional books, and appropriate materials is crucial for their holistic development.

Flexible seating fosters comfort and engagement, which are essential for students with special needs to focus on learning tasks effectively.

Unlike traditional rigid seating arrangements, flexible seating allows students to choose seating options that best suit their individual needs and preferences. By offering a variety of seating choices, I can accommodate diverse sensory needs and promote better posture, circulation, and attention span. Additionally, flexible seating encourages movement and allows students to regulate their energy levels, leading to improved focus and academic performance.

Incorporating social-emotional books and materials into the curriculum provides students with special needs opportunities to develop vital life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and problem-solving. These resources offer relatable characters and stories that address common social and emotional challenges faced by students, helping them better understand and navigate their own experiences. Through reading and discussing these books, students learn valuable lessons about managing emotions, building positive relationships, and coping with adversity.

By incorporating these elements into my classroom environment and curriculum, I can create inclusive and empowering learning experiences that foster academic growth, social development, and overall well-being.

Mrs. Diaz
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle - A Little SPOT of SEL Favorites (box sets of paperback book set & fidget toy set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $155.00 1 $155.00
ECR4Kids 5-Compartment Easy to Reach Book Display, Classroom Storage, Natural • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Primary, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Really Good Stuff Large Plastic Book Organizer Bins - 4 Pack - Classroom Storage and Organization for Labeled Books and Supplies - Multi-Purpose Storage Bins with Dividers • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Kigley 18 Pcs Storage Tray for Classroom Stackable Paper Tray Plastic Desk Letter Organizer Tray Colorful Office Desktop Document Paper Classroom Storage for School Office Teacher Book Organization • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Solobo: Emotions Coin Drop - social emotional learning toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office, School or Craft Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $28.22 1 $28.22
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion, Small, 10-3/4 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pacon Classroom Keepers Storage Container with Lid, 5-1/2 X 9-1/2 X 6-3/4 in, Plastic • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard,Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Insignia - Computer Monitor Riser - Black • Best Buy Education $8.25 1 $8.25
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 16 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (16Pcs-Space) • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64

Materials cost

$741.30

Vendor shipping charges

$9.45

Sales tax

$53.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.09

Total project goal

$993.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$993.96

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$993.96

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