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Mr. Wangerin from Austin, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Cactus Classroom

Help me give my students with autism and other intellectual disabilities, a calming and visually engaging classroom this school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wangerin's classroom raised $556

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The items I this list will help my classroom stay organized. This list is also being used to supply my classroom with storage and items needed to track and take data on student goal work. Some of the items listed below will help provide a calming sensory corner in my classroom as well. Our theme is cacti which students will help me nurture and grow all year just like they will grow this year. My students have autism and other intellectual disabilities, so I want to provide as many hands on activities as possible for their growing minds.

My goal is to provide a safe, organized, and visually stimulating environment for my students K-2 with varying levels of disabilities so we can learn and GROW in a fun way.

I greatly appreciate any donations to help my classroom. I look forward to beginning my third year in education in a new classroom with new students with new items!

Mr. Wangerin Northwest 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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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus 24 Pcs Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids Toy Storage Bins Classroom Storage Organizer Containers Books Bins With 15 Sheets Self Adhesive Labels for Classroom School Supplies(Macaron) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
IOTXY Wooden Open Shelf Bookcase - 3-Tier Floorstanding Display Cabinet Rack with Legs, 5 Cubes Free Standing Bookshelf, Tiffany-Green • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Geyee Visual Schedule for Kids with Autism Toddler Daily Routine Chart Schedule Board Autism Learning Materials Aspergers ADHD for Home, 60 Pcs Picture Schedule Cards(Royal Blue) • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16
LEGO - Icons Tiny Plants Build and Display Set for Adults 10329 • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO - Succulents 10309 Plant Decor Toy Building Kit (771 Pieces) • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
Ditucu Cute Cactus Shaped Chair Cushion Comfy Seat Cushions Kawaii Gaming Chair Cushion 29 x 23 inch Lazy Sofa Office Floor Stuff Pillow Pad for Gamer Room Decor • Amazon Business $24.35 1 $24.35
Pettop Fluffy Sage Green Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 3x5 Feet Rectangle Rug Plush Fuzzy Carpet for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Home Decor Rug • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
4 Cactus Feelings Chart For Kids Emotions Chart For Kids Feelings Poster - Toddler Emotions Posters For Classroom Must Haves, Social Emotional Learning Posters Wall School Counselor Office Decor • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
BOMEI PACK Plastic Clipboard, 6Pack Assorted Cute Colors Office Clip Boards, A4 12.5 x 9 Inch • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
36Pcs/Bulk Cute Pens Novelty Cactus Gel Pen Funny Journal Cool Flower Kawaii Fun Rollerball Pen, Creative School Office Supply Party Favors Kids Adults Men Women Girl Teens Wedding Stationery Pen Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Green Cactus Neon Light Signs LED Cactus Neon Lights Night Lights with Pedestal Room Decor Battery/USB Operation Cactus Lamps Neon Signs Light Up Children's Room Bedroom Wedding • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
2 Pieces Cactus Pen Holder Cactus Pen Pencil Container Desktop Supplies Pen Cups Cosmetic Makeup Brush Holder for Student Multifunction Storage Box Office (Green) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Paper Junkie 6-Pack Cactus Sticky Notes, Cute Succulent Note Pad for Office Stationery Supplies, Adhesive Plant Memo Reminder, Teacher Appreciation Funny Gifts, Fun Desk Accessories (6 Designs) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$436.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.40

Total project goal

$555.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $555.99

4 Donors

-$553.05

Donations toward project cost

-$472.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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