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Ms. Wainer from Boynton Beach FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Every Ability With Play and Sensory Learning!

Help me give my students access to quality educational resources and technology to thrive in their learning journey.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I admire the resilience and unique perspectives of my students, who face cognitive learning challenges. Every resource we provide is tailored to their individual needs, helping them navigate their educational journey with confidence and success. Specialized learning materials accommodate diverse learning styles, adaptive technology enhances accessibility, and personalized support fosters growth in academic and social skills. These resources empower them to overcome obstacles, fostering inclusivity and enriching their learning experience.

All my learner's main goal is to gain independence with confidence to feel successful!

Each child in my classroom works hard on navigating the education landscape to the best of their ability. We have rotation centers that allow them to learn at their own pace and take a break with a fun activites or books.

Being a Title I school serving students with cognitive disabilities comes with a unique set of challenges that require dedicated support and resources. One of the primary hardships is the limited funding available to address the diverse needs of these students adequately. Title I funding often falls short of providing comprehensive services and specialized interventions. This includes specialized curriculum materials, assistive technology, and personnel trained in special education practices. Without adequate support, it becomes challenging to meet the diverse learning needs of these students and provide them with the quality education they deserve. Moreover, socioeconomic factors prevalent in Title I schools, such as poverty and lack of access to resources outside of the school environment, can exacerbate the hardships faced by cognitive disabled students.

Despite these hardships, Title I schools serving cognitive disabled students often demonstrate resilience and dedication in advocating for their students' needs. Through collaboration with families, community organizations, and advocacy groups, these schools strive to overcome barriers and provide inclusive and equitable education for all students, regardless of their cognitive abilities.

Ms. Wainer
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PCI Educational Publishing Pro-Ed Getting Along with People Complete Program Binder Set • School Specialty $147.97 1 $147.97
HP OfficeJet 8015e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer with 3 months of ink included (228F5A) • Quill.com $143.99 1 $143.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $43.18 1 $43.18
Chumia 24 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students School Classroom Headphones Bulk Over The Ear Earphones with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug for Library Children Adults Christmas Office Gifts, Colored • Amazon Business $40.79 1 $40.79
Playlearn 26pc Large Size Sensory Alphabet Letters - Multiple Textures - Gel Filled Tactile Letters - ABC Learning Toy - Light Table Toy • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $11.39 3 $34.17
MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $32.79 1 $32.79
Lakeshore 3-D Geometric Shapes Tub • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Light Table for Kids | Light Table Manipulatives Preschool | Transparent Light Table Toys | Light Up Table for Classroom | Sand Painting Light Box | 3 Modes,10-Level Dimming16"(Pink) • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Toy Meet The Mane 6 Collection Set - 6 Pony Figures Including Twilight Sparkle, Kids Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Odoorgames 140 Pcs Translucent Pattern Blocks,Geometric Shapes,Translucent Toys,Light Table Accessories and Manipulatives,Includes 46 Activity Cards • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Lakeshore Shape Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
YINGWOND B4 Artist Tracing Light Box Board with Internal Cord, 14.2 * 10.6 in, 3 Levels of Brightness, Ultra-Thin 8000LUX Light Pad for Diamond Painting Weeding Vinyl • Amazon Business $21.77 1 $21.77
My Little Pony: A New Generation Movie Royal Racing Ziplines - 22-Inch Castle Playset Toy with 2 Moving Ziplines, Princess Pipp Petals Figure • Amazon Business $20.90 1 $20.90
zhiwuzhu Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old, Wooden Puzzle Activity Board, Ideal Gift Toys for Toddlers and Kids Boys Girls Preschoolers 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Junior: Bluey Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 5+, Play as Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad, Features Artwork from The Animated Series (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HARAC Table Top Scissors with Base Adaptive Scissors Spring Loaded, Safety Push Down Scissors for Special Needs, Ambidextrous Training Scissors, Made in JAPAN, Blue • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
MAGBLOCK 4 Pieces Wheels Set Compatible with Hole Magnetic Blocks Wheels Bases for Kids/Toddler Toys (No Blocks) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand - 2.2-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Horizon Group USA Bluey SLIMYGLOOP Slimy Sand Mold & Play Creations, 8-Piece Playset, 3 Scented Colors, Sensory Activity for Kids Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Multi, Medium • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Odoorgames 66 Pcs Translucent Letters and Numbers – Light Table Toys, Manipulatives and Accessories for Enhanced Learning & Fun • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Bluey: Little Library 4-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Bluey 5-Minute Stories: 6 Stories in 1 Book? Hooray! • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Spot the Difference Book for Kids ages 8-12: Seek and Find Hidden Picture Activity Book for 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Year Old Children | Includes SUPER HARD Bonus Section (Spot the Differences for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 4 $9.84
Zerxona 2 PCS Magnetic Tiles Expansion Car Buidling Blocks Set, Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Girls Boys Magnet Bricks Truck, Magnetic Add-ons with Re-Enforced Hitch and Long Bed for Toddler Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Where's Waldo? The Wonder Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find Book • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Meet Bluey's Friends: A Tabbed Board Book • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38
The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever: 1500+ Tough Hidden Objects to Find, Extra Tricky Seek-and-Find Activity Book, Kids Puzzle Book for Super Solvers (Highlights Hidden Pictures) • Amazon Business $6.26 1 $6.26
I Want to Be a Police Officer (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
My Little Pony: Detective Hitch (I Can Read Comics Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Want to Be a Teacher (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Want to Be a Veterinarian (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Want to Be a Pilot (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Horizon Group USA Bluey Sticker Playset, 2 Sticker Play Scenes, 35+ Reusable Puffy Bluey Repositionable Stickers for Kids, Perfect for Travel, Screen-Free Fun • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
My Little Pony: Izzy Comes Home (I Can Read Comics Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Want to Be a Firefighter (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Meet Lyle (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
My Little Pony: Merry Christmas, Everypony!: Includes More Than 50 Stickers! A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
Ice Cream Soup (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64
How Not to Babysit Your Brother (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $5.18 1 $5.18
My Little Pony: Sunny's Day (I Can Read Comics Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Maretime Bay (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
I Want to Be a Doctor (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Good Egg and the Talent Show (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
How Not to Start Third Grade (Step into Reading 4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase (I Can Read Comics Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78
My Little Pony: Tricks and Treats: More Than 50 Stickers Included! • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69
My Little Pony: Welcome to Ponyville (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.53 1 $4.53

Materials cost

$1,005.34

Vendor shipping charges

$28.10

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,078.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.33

Total project goal

$1,268.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,268.85

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

A family that cares about teachers match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,178.85

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