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Mrs. Ricciardi from Manchester, NH is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Independence through Independent Work Skills

Help me give my students the materials required to be successful in pre-vocational skills training.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ricciardi's classroom raised $333

This project is fully funded

My Project

Pre-vocational work skills training set helps students practice skills such as sorting, assembly, counting and packaging.

The materials in the project will be organized into kits for use in pre-vocational skills training.

Every task is broken down into simple steps to help students advance successfully. Each step builds on the one prior to it, allowing the ability to adapt the kit to the capabilities of each students. The simple directions in each kit help staff introduce and teach the tasks presented. Some students may only complete the first steps, while others progress through all of the steps. In many of the kits, advanced tasks are suggested for those who master the basic concepts and tasks presented. Each kit will contain the necessary components with instruction and lesson plans, and will be packed in convenient plastic storage tubs.

Mrs. Ricciardi Hillside Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Manchester, NH 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

9 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 12-Pack Storage Box, Stackable Clear Plastic Bins with Snap-On Lids, 6 Quart • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
1,000 Plastic Disposable Cutlery Bulk Variety Pack Black Medium Weight Includes 334 forks, 333 knives, 333 soup spoons, Disposable Silverware Plastic Cutlery • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Honbay 120pcs Multi-Color Pawns Pieces for Board Games, Tabletop Markers Component • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
SYMPABASIC SOUFFAHOUSE Plastic Organizer Container Box 36 Compartments Jewelry Storage Box with Adjustable Dividers (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Ancistro Montessori Busy Board Toys for Space Exploration, Sensory Games Travel Activities Toddlers Press&Push, Pull String, Educational Learning Fine Motor Skills for 1 2 3 4 Year Baby Kids Autism • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Orighty Washcloths Bulk Towels Set 50 Pack, Highly Absorbent and Soft Feel Microfiber Face Cloths, Multi-Purpose Wash Cloths & Hand Towels for Bathroom, Hotel, Spa, and Gym, 12x12 Inch, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
40 Pack 2 Oz Plastic Refillable Bottles with Flip Cap, Travel Size Bottles, Reusable Containers for Business Trip, Outdoor Camping • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
FuraHa 3500 PCS Clothing Size Stickers Labels 7/8" Round Self Adhesive Size Stickers for Clothing T Shirts Retail, 7 Sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
36 Pcs Wooden Rubber Number Alphabet Stamps,Rubber Vintage Letter Stamps Kit,Stamper Seal Set with Wooden Box for Crafting,Scrapbooking,Journaling,Card Making • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hygloss Assorted Bright Colored Paper - 24 lb, 89 gsm, Acid-Free, Fade-Resistant, 8.5x11-Inch Letter Size Color Copy Paper, 48 Sheets, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
HOUSE DAY Desk Drawer Organizer Bins 4 PCS, 9*3*2" Clear Drawer Organizers with Silicone Pads, Vanity Organizers and Storage, Non Slip Plastic Drawer Organizer for Makeup, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Mini Clothes Pins for Photo, Small Colored Clothespins 100 Pack Wooden Rainbow Colorful Picture Clips with 32 FT String for Crafts, Little Baby Shower, Display Artwork, Hanging Decorative Tiny Cards • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
Yansanido 4 Pcs 10 Grids 5 Inch x 2.5 Inch Adjustable Small Removable Clear Plastic Jewelry Organizer Divider Storage Box Jewelry Earring Tool Containers (White (10-Grid) 4pcs) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Pack of 1827 1-inch Round Color Coding Labels Circle Dot Stickers,7 Bright Neon Colors,Print or Write 8.5" x 11" Sheet(29 Sheet) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
YooThink 1500 Pieces Pompoms for Crafts,Small Size 1CM Small pom poms for Crafts,Pompoms for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
First Aid Tweezers, Plastic Tweezers, Disposable Forceps for Medical, Crafts, Dressing, Gauze, Lab, School, Elementary Science • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Quality Park #6 3/4 Self-Seal Security Envelopes, Security Tint and Pattern, Redi-Strip Closure, 24-lb White Wove, 3-5/8 x 6-1/2, 100/Box (QUA10417) • Amazon Business $5.96 1 $5.96
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Mead #10 Envelopes, Gummed Closure, All-Purpose 20-Ib Paper, 4-1/8" x 9-1/2", Plain White, 50/Box (75050) • Amazon Business $2.62 1 $2.62

Materials cost

$249.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.93

Total project goal

$332.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$332.85

1 Donor

-$166.42

Donations toward project cost

-$141.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.96

match offer

-$166.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$141.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.96

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$0.00

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