My students need books as well as thematic magnet sets and a magnetic board that are can be used to meet their individualized goals for the school year
Our class is comprised of 8 amazing students with autism across three grade levels who learn in many different ways. Our students come from different wards from within DC, not just from the surrounding neighborhood. Our class is a self-contained classroom, which means that the majority of each students' learning takes place within our room. Many of our students also receive some instruction in the general education setting and are able to interact and socialize with their typically developing peers throughout the day.
Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way our students interact and communicate with others.
Autism is a spectrum disorder and our students' skills and abilities fall all over the range of the spectrum. We have students who are approaching grade level academically as well as students who are not yet communicating verbally. Each of our students is unique and has their own strengths, gifts, and support needs. All of our students need support in the areas of communication, behavior, social interaction, and daily living skills.
My Project
My students need books and thematic magnet sets and a magnet board that can be used to meet their individualized goals for the school year. Throughout the year, our students read adapted books based around different themes. In our class, one of the most effective ways to extend what we have read during group readings is to interact with thematic items in hands-on experiences. This allows stories to become interactive rather than just passive. Our students continue to be engaged with the materials, even after we have finished reading. We hope to have a magnet board which can be centered around our literacy themes to extend learning.
Your generous donation to our project will improve our kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade self-contained autism classroom by building stronger receptive and expressive language, increasing focus and attention during instruction, and giving students access to a wide range of thematic stories.
This will change our students' lives for the better. They will be accessing new vocabulary and increasing their literacy skills, all while having fun learning!
Pixel Premium ABC Magnets for Kids Gift Set - 142 Magnetic Letters for Fridge, Dry Erase Magnetic Board and FREE e-Book with 40+ Learning & Spelling Games - Best Alphabet Magnets for Refrigerator Fun!
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$20.99
1
$20.99
Four Seasons 41-piece Magnetic Playset with Sturdy Carry Case by Imagination Generation's Wooden Wonders
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$19.99
1
$19.99
MerryMakers The Snowy Day Plush Doll, 15-Inch
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$15.99
1
$15.99
Post-it(R) Jax-330 Pop-Up Note Dispenser With Electric Glo Color Notes, White/Assorted Color Notes, Pack Of 14 Notes
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Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome
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$14.25
1
$14.25
Plews 75-755 Galvanized Drip Pan
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$13.90
1
$13.90
Library Mouse
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$13.65
1
$13.65
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - Zoo
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$13.10
1
$13.10
Stellaluna
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$12.42
1
$12.42
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - Beach
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$11.75
1
$11.75
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - Ocean Adventure
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$11.45
1
$11.45
Stop Drop and Roll (A Book about Fire Safety)
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$10.98
1
$10.98
JPSOR 16pcs 7 Color Poly Zip Envelope File Bag Bill Bag Pencil Case, 9"x 4.7"
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Chalkboard Sign, Double Sided Use Chalkboard and White Board with Chalk Eraser, 3 Chalk Sticks, One Chalk Marker and 2 Magnets, Mini Message Board with Sturdy Tripod by Fezep
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Autism Is...? (Autism Is...? Books) (Volume 1)
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$9.95
1
$9.95
Creepy Carrots!
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$9.58
1
$9.58
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - School Room
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$9.25
1
$9.25
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - Bugs
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$9.18
1
$9.18
Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts
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$8.84
1
$8.84
Create-A-Scene Magnetic Playset - Farm
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$8.50
1
$8.50
The Hallo-Wiener
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Command Picture & Frame Hanging Strips Value Pack, Large, White, 12-Pairs (17206-12ES)
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$5.79
1
$5.79
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
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$3.30
1
$3.30
Materials cost
$280.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.85
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$331.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.56
Total project goal
$390.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$390.39
14 Donors
-$388.62
Donations toward project cost
-$331.83
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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