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Ms. Rodriguez from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating sensory materials for hands on learning.

Help me give my students the best possible hands on instruction by using the sensory bins. These materials will allow me to build my own curriculum for my students now and in the future.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rodriguez's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students are non-verbal, autistic, have special needs, are fantastic, amazing and energetic K-2 graders, who live in a urban neighborhoods throughout the south side of the city of Chicago. My students attend a school with general education students and together we provide an learning environment that allows all students to thrive in their education.

My students are wonderful, spirited and can light up a room with their presence.

My students have overcome many challenges, and I want to provide them a learning environment that will help them thrive and have success with remote and in-person learning. My students love to learn and are very eager to learn. Setting up a proper learning environment that will makes it possible for my students to learn and thrive during remote learning and once we get back for in-person school learning.

My Project

These materials will assist in creating hands on learning sensory materials for everyday use in the classroom. They will assist in creating learning mats, visual supports and hands on activities that my students can use everyday. The teachers pay teachers gift card will allow to buy the needed curriculum for my students who need a modified learning curriculum with more hands on learning activities. The sensory bins will allow my students to engage in social learning.

With hands on learning sensory materials, my students learning engagement will radiate in the classroom and throughout the school.

My students who are autistic, non-verbal students, light up in class when they are able to learn using many hands on activities that are teacher created. These activities allow my students to realize their learning potential and learning abilities with classroom learning success.

Ms. Rodriguez Augustin Lara Elementary Academy 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 2 $200.00
Crystal Clear 200-Pieces Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Tractor Sand Play Set, Sensory Toys for Kids W/ 2 Lbs of Sand, Construction Signs & Cones, Working Figures, 4 Mold Set and Road Roller, Dump Truck, Excavator & Bulldozer for 3, 4, 5 Year Old Toddlers, • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dinosaur Play Sand Kit - 2 Bags of Sand and 34 Pieces - Feels Like Wet Sand Without The Mess - Comes with Bin, Lid, Dinosaur Figures, Dino Molds, Trees, Fences - Safe, Sensory Experience for Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Animal Farm Animal Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids, ADHD, Anti-Stress Toys • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space - Preschool Sensory Space Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$412.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.25

Total project goal

$528.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.32

2 Donors

-$528.32

Donations toward project cost

-$449.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.25

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