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Mrs. LaMarr from Hammond, LA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Communication and Learning in a Special Education Classroom

Help me give my students engaging instructional kits, sensory tools, and calming resources that support communication, emotional regulation, and academic growth in a safe, structured, and inclusive special education classroom

  • $3,795 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

My Project

I love how unique, resilient, and curious my students are. Each day, they inspire me with their determination to communicate, connect, and learn in their own ways. The sensory tools and calming resources will help them manage emotions and stay engaged, while the academic kits will provide hands-on, differentiated instruction that meets their individual needs. These materials are essential for building foundational skills in math, reading, and language, while also supporting their emotional and sensory regulation. With these resources, my students can thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

Mrs. LaMarr Hammond Eastside Magnet Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hammond, LA 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

4 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Corner Instant Learning Space • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,519.00 1 $1,519.00
SANDI Instructional Kit: English Language Arts - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $459.00 1 $459.00
Lakeshore SANDI Instructional Kit: Math - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $449.00 1 $449.00
Deluxe Yacker Tracker© • Nasco $162.34 1 $162.34
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE - 2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR WINNER (social emotional learning awareness, squeeze stress, calming corner focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Solobo Toys: SPIN & DROP Bundle - Weather + Color Wheels (2024 Top Holiday Toy Insider, Montessori inspired toys, tactile learning, practical life) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $46.00 1 $46.00
Solobo Toys: Learn & Drop (Montessori inspired toys, tactile learning, practical life) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 1 $35.00
Bigjigs Toys Wooden Learn to Count Stacking Toy, Grades PreK-2 (BJT531) • Quill.com $28.97 1 $28.97
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Solobo Toys: Only the Learn & Drop ENGLISH Flashcards (50 per pack) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00

Materials cost

$2,788.31

Vendor shipping charges

$121.35

Sales tax

$243.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,225.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$569.20

Total project goal

$3,794.66

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