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Mrs. Franzen from Mountain View, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Special Education Resources

Help me give my students a better learning experience. My special education students need multiple ways to learn what they need.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Franzen's classroom raised $702

This project is fully funded

My Project

I Am a Special education teacher transitioning from middle to elementary school. This involves significant changes in student development and learning needs. As a special education teacher, I'll need to adapt my resources and strategies to effectively support these younger learners. Here are some key reasons why new resources are essential

Developmental Differences:

Cognitive Development: Elementary students are still developing foundational skills like reading, writing, and basic math. Their thinking is more concrete and less abstract compared to middle schoolers.

Social-Emotional Needs: Younger students often require more support in areas such as emotional regulation, problem-solving, and peer relationships.

Curriculum Alignment:

Different Standards: Elementary and middle school curricula have distinct standards and expectations. Your resources should align with the specific learning objectives for younger students.

Differentiation: Elementary students may require more individualized instruction and accommodations due to their varying developmental levels.

Learning Styles:

Visual and Kinesthetic Learners: Younger students often benefit from visual aids, hands-on activities, and concrete examples to reinforce learning.

Short Attention Spans: Elementary students may have shorter attention spans, necessitating more frequent breaks, varied activities, and engaging materials.

These are all the reasons why my project of getting more resources for my special education students is so important.

Mrs. Franzen Mountain View Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Reading Comprehension Games Library - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
20 Pcs Classroom Headphone with Microphone Bulk On-ear Mic over Ear Headsets Kids Earphones Classroom Students Lightweight Children Class Headphones for School Office, Meetings, Chat, Black • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Suntex International Multiplication/Division Math Game, 4 X 4 in - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $41.02 1 $41.02
Math 4 Love Prime Climb Math Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.26 1 $33.26
Learning Resources Dice Poppers - 2 Pieces, Ages 3+ Board Game Accessory, Dice Game, Dice Popper for Trivia Nights, Math Games for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Lakeshore Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Fraction War Math Game - Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources Teacher Created Resource Multiplication Splat! Math Game • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Evermade Adsumudi Math Game - The Monstrously Fun, Smart Game for Kids to Practice Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction - Great for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Long Division Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies Learning Activities • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers. Easy decodable texts to improve reading and writing skills in struggling readers and kids with dyslexia. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Fraction War Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (1 Pack) (Standard Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Multiplication Chart Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Table Times Table Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SI Manufacturing Math Symbol Dice, Set of 5 • School Specialty $2.32 3 $6.96

Materials cost

$507.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.27

Sales tax

 $22.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$596.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.23

Total project goal

$701.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $701.52

1 Donor

-$701.52

Donations toward project cost

-$596.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.23

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