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Mrs. Salazar from South Gate, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Autism - Dramatic Play Centers Science/Math

Help me give my students hands-on learning science and mathematics centers so they can explore real world concepts

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Salazar's classroom raised $386

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

I intend on using these Science/Math Centers and Puppets to engage students in grade level content standards for TK/K and 1st Grade. I currently use a set of finger puppets to engage my kiddos and they responded quite well however they are quite small for the students to see. These Animal Puppets will work well with our existing Puppet Theater Stage. They will help bring my classroom to life in such a fun way that will encourage all students to actively engage in science lessons. I'd like to create science centers for the students to be able to explore concepts of science during our nature walks. While bringing everyday camping essentials into the science center. Students will have the opportunity to explore during dramatic play centers in addition to center based instruction.

Puppets/Dramatic Play Science & Math Centers help to encourage non-verbal students with autism to build confidence in speaking while engaging students in grade level standards (CCSS)Children who are reluctant to speak or may be more willing to talk to a puppet.

Special need students can use the puppets in all subject content, such as English language arts, mathematics, science, history, art, visual performing arts, theater, and physical education. We can sing, count, draw, and act with our hand puppets. Hand puppets will definitely provide tremulously support for students with special needs in helping to facilitate grade level content while incorporating speaking. My students with non-verbal autism feel a little nervous and sad because they don't get to go to school. Puppets are a great way to engage children in social-emotional and academic development.

Mrs. Salazar Bryson Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Lets Explore Camp Stove Play Set 24 Pieces • Amazon Business $48.27 1 $48.27
Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Camp Cooler Play Set • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Melissa & Doug Lets Explore Camper Tent Play Set 47 x 31 x 39 Assembled • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Folkmanis Gray Squirrel Hand Puppet, 1 EA • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
Folkmanis Eagle Hand Puppet • Amazon Business $31.17 1 $31.17
Melissa & Doug Stack & Count Wooden Parking Garage With 10 Cars • Amazon Business $13.92 2 $27.84
Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Campfire S'Mores Play Set • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$269.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.85

Total project goal

$385.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $385.67

2 Donors

-$165.79

Donations toward project cost

-$165.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$190.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.26

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 $0.00

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