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Ms. Mendel from Aurora CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creating and Crafting

Help me give my students the ability to create, construct and regulate with all of the hands-on activities and sensory assistance.

  • $894 goal

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My Project

My kids thrive when they are able to choose a preferred activity after completing their lessons. We want to provide materials that encourage problem solving, creativity, and much needed sensory input.

Using sensory materials, i.e.

water bin and floating letters, while learning CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words helps my students regulate their bodies.

When students are regulated, they are able to learn the necessary basic skills and feel empowered.

Our students need additional affective needs support and a fun, well stocked classroom will help us achieve balance and growth. Each day we practice communication, relationship-building, and self-regulation through play and would love variety!

We so appreciate your support and generosity.

Ms. Mendel
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CA312 - Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 3 $119.97
EG430 - Sand Water Activity Tubs - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
PP512 - Lakeshore Magnet Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
TT570X - Design Play STEAM Kits - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
DD121 - Survive the Quake Engineering Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LC165 - Place Value Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
EE332 - Float Find Alphabet Bubbles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
PP504 - Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP670 - Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE290 - Design Build Water Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
TR798 - Dont Let the Bugs Fall Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$675.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.99

Total project goal

$893.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$893.25

8 Donors

-$893.25

Donations toward project cost

-$759.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.99

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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