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Mrs. Barreto from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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As the World Spins

Help me give my students hand-held globes that spin, light up, and vibrate to activate the senses of special needs children.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barreto's classroom raised $218

This project is fully funded

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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

Finding the right toys to use with low-vision students, many of whom have other needs, can be difficult. I have to take into account their interest level and their ability to engage in sensory activities when I write lessons and choose supplies.

These spinning, vibrating, glowing globes are an effective and fun way to engage my special needs students, maintain their attention, and motivate them to explore their world through touch, hearing, and sight: They create a sensory explosion.

I have used similar toys in the past and the infants and toddlers love them, as do their parents. The babies like holding the vibrating orbs against their mouths, while the older toddlers stare at the lights. Parents are overjoyed to watch their children so engaged and enthusiastic.

Mrs. Barreto Van Ness Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Happy Kids Light Up Spinning LED Magic Orb Wand Toy for Kids - Color Changing Star Globe - Includes Batteries & Strap - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor for Boys or Girls • Amazon Business $13.97 10 $139.70

Materials cost

$139.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.57

Total project goal

$217.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.15

1 Donor

-$217.15

Donations toward project cost

-$184.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.57

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 $0.00

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