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Ms. Miranda from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Miranda's classroom raised $937

Empowering Every Ability

Help me give my students In my intensive support classroom, students with mobility and sensory challenges need adaptive tools to thrive. Your donation will provide essential sensory materials and wheelchair-accessible resources, fostering inclusion, confidence, and engagement.

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Ms. Miranda Beard Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

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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.

My Project

Every day in my intensive support classroom, I witness incredible moments of strength, resilience, and joy. My students, who have significant mobility and sensory needs, remind me that learning is not just about academics—it’s about overcoming obstacles, connecting with others, and feeling empowered to engage with the world around them.

For my students, small things make a world of difference.

Some rely on wheelchairs for mobility, while others need sensory tools to feel calm, focused, and secure. Without these essential materials, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming.

By donating to our project, you can help us bring in adaptive equipment and sensory resources like fidget toys, textured materials, and engaging tools that allow my students to feel comfortable, supported, and seen. These items will transform our classroom into a space where every child feels included and capable.

Your generosity will open doors for my students—doors to learning, connection, and confidence.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

10 students impacted 11 donors
Ms. Miranda Beard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than a third of 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

10 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Specialty Glitter Gel Wheelchair Tray, 20 x 24 x 4 Inches, White • School Specialty $168.97 1 $168.97
MGA Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel • Kaplan Early Learning Company $94.46 1 $94.46
Stepping Stones for Kids Ages 3 and Up - Durable Stepping Stones Encourage Toddler Balance & Gross Motor Skills with Non-Slip Surface for Indoor Obstacle Courses Outdoor Toys Play • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Liquid Triangle Sensory Tiles - 13" x 15" Colorful Floor Lava Tiles for Kids Assist Learning, Stimulation, Processing by Play - Social Emotional Gross Motor Toys for Special Needs Children - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper, Green - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Stability • School Specialty $50.69 1 $50.69
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans | Autism Sensory Products | Preschool Classroom Must Haves | Montessori Toys | Sensory Tiles for Sensory Wall Toys • Amazon Business $41.95 1 $41.95
Lakeshore Soft & Safe Children with Differing Abilities • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Balance Beam, Autirinee Stepping Stones for Kids, Montessori Toy - Build Coordination and Gross Motor Skills for Kids and Toddler, Gymnastics Obstacle Course Indoor Outdoor Use (3pcs,natural color) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
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 $34.89 1 $34.89
Behavior Keyring Lanyard -ABA Therapy Materials -Premium Plastic Material -Special Education Classroom Supplies -Autism Learning Materials (English) • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
SENSORY4U Learning to Dress Busy Board Cards - Fine Motor Skills for Early Education Kids to Help Learn Basic Life Skills • Amazon Business $18.57 1 $18.57
Barbie Chelsea Doll & Wheelchair with Moving Wheels, Ramp, Sticker Sheet & Accessories, Small Doll with Curly Brown Hair • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Battat Light-Up Sensory Ball - Grab n' Glow Textured Ball with Holes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
VELCRO Brand Clear Dots with Adhesive, Square | 200pk, 7/8" Mounting Squares | Double Sided Tape for Office, Classroom, Teacher Must Haves | Thin, Low Profile | VEL-40021-USA • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Goody Putty Heat Sensitive Color Changing 4 Pack Great Slime Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Kids Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Toy Pack of Putty That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$731.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$796.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.55

Total project goal

$936.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $936.99

7 Donors

-$778.20

Donations toward project cost

-$762.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$118.80

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 $0.00

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