I teach a self-contained special education life skills class comprised of students with mild intellectual disabilities. My students participate in both classroom and community-based instruction. My class is focused on increasing student knowledge and skills necessary for everyday living. We work on goal-setting, decision making and problem-solving, communication, healthy lifestyles and relationships, personal safety, career, and vocational skills, and academic skills based on need. I teach core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
My students are finding their place in the world!
They are figuring out what life is all about and where they fit in the world. They are figuring out who they will grow up to be, and how they will be able to live independently and contribute to their community.
My Project
My students with exceptional needs benefit from doing hands on learning activities. Classroom basics like pencils, glue sticks, and construction paper get used on a daily basis in my classroom, so halfway through the school year, we are running low!
These resources will give my students the opportunity to show their learning in multiple ways.
My students will use pom poms, popsicle sticks, and coffee sticks in task boxes where they practice vocational skills by sorting and packaging items. The drawers and buckets will be used for students as part of a vocational practice task to sort items into. Paint, paint brushes, pallets, glitter and tape will be used by students to demonstrate their learning through making posters and other art projects.
ARTEZA Tempera Paint Set for Kids (13.5 US fl oz./400 ml), 16 Rich, Non-Toxic, and Washable Colors Ideal for Finger Painting, Sponge Painting, and Poster Painting
• Amazon Business
$39.78
1
$39.78
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 2 Packs of 8
• Amazon Business
$14.99
2
$29.98
11400-0019 - Pacon Riverside 3D Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted, Pkg of 220 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$7.59
3
$22.77
IRIS 6-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Organizer Top, White
• Amazon Business
$18.69
1
$18.69
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, 16 Packs of 12-Count, 192 pencils in box by Madisi
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Slime Glitter,Set of 24 Colors,Multi Purpose Glitter Powder Glitter Shake Jars for Arts,Crafts,Decoration Weddings Cards Flowers,for Christmas,Painting Scrapbooking,Body,Face,Nail,Glitter Slime Making
• Amazon Business
30 PCS White Plastic Paint Palettes 6 Well Rectangular Watercolor Palette Painting Tray for Painting Party, DIY Craft and Art Painting
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
M-jump Multi Colored Masking Tape Painters Washi Tape - 10 Rolls Variety Set - 1in x 22yd Per set - Holiday Decorations Fun DIY Arts Supplies Kit for Little Kids, Toddlers & Adults
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Faxco 10 Pack Mini Desktop Trash Can, Wastepaper Baskets, Hollow Pattern Wastebasket, Storage Bucket, Sundries Baskets for Home, School, Office
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Caydo 1400 Pieces 5 Sizes Multicolor Pom Poms Assorted Pompoms with 4 Sizes Wiggle Eyes for DIY, Crafts and Decorations
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Horizon Group USA Paint Brushes -35 All Purpose Paint Brushes Value Pack – Includes 8 Different Types of Brushes, Great with Watercolors, Acrylic & Washable Paints. Multicolored
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks
• Amazon Business
$6.78
1
$6.78
Materials cost
$264.07
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$18.88
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$326.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.68
Total project goal
$384.54
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