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Ms. Leah from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics for Special Education: OT

Help me give my students some great basics (school supplies, fidgets, snacks, etc) to jumpstart their progress this year in occupational therapy sessions! we love fun and learning!

  • $790 goal

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My Project

As an occupational therapist working with special education and higher-needs students in grades 5 through 8, I strive to make each day engaging, supportive, and fun—because middle schoolers deserve it!

I love using creative, hands-on strategies to motivate and empower my students in their academic and personal growth.

I’ve seen incredible progress when students are given what they need to feel comfortable, confident, and capable.

The materials and supplies I’m requesting—games, manipulatives, art tools, fidgets, and snacks—will help create a learning environment that meets the diverse needs of my students. These resources are not just “extras”—they are essential tools that promote social-emotional learning, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and visual-motor development.

Every student deserves to be supported in the ways that help them thrive. With your help, these simple supplies will make a meaningful difference—turning everyday moments into opportunities for success.

Ms. Leah Independence Charter School Grades 6-8

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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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Word Mapping Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Soucolor Preschool Learning Toys for Toddlers, 24-Pack 12-Color Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids, with 96-Pages Tearable Activity Book Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers, Toddler Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies, 0.8 oz., 66/Box (PIM68868) • Quill.com $28.47 1 $28.47
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $25.49 1 $25.49
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Must Haves – Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect and Build Social Emotional Learning Skills • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 1 $25.27
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
Pencil Grips - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Number Counting Toys for Toddlers Learning Materials Montessori Educational Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce and Fruit Puree, Apple Cinnamon, 3.2 oz (Pack of 18), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.24 2 $22.48
Lakeshore Easy-Grip Jumbo Pegs & Pegboard Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Soft Seat - Mint Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Key Education Textured Touch and Trace: Uppercase Manipulative • Quill.com $17.27 1 $17.27
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
edxeducation Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - Early Math Manipulatives - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners - Home Learning • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Set of 155 Wooden Pattern Blocks Geometric Manipulative Shape Puzzle Kindergarten Graphical Classic Educational Montessori Tangram Toys for Kids Ages 3+ Jigsaw Puzzles Gift with 24 Pcs Design Cards • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
3PCS Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Hand Exerciser Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 4 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toys Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Crayola Crayons with Sharpener 64 Crayons/Box (52-0064) • Staples $6.14 1 $6.14
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 1 Count, 12.5 fl oz each, Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97

Materials cost

$612.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$670.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.38

Total project goal

$789.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $789.20

1 Donor

-$659.57

Donations toward project cost

-$585.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.75

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.63

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