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Mrs. Akilov from Anthem, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Special Learners: Photo Boxes, Laminating Pouches, and Velcro Dots

Help me give my students Photo Boxes, Laminating Pouches, and Velcro Dots for Special Education

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Akilov's classroom raised $316

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting your help in providing essential materials for my special education classroom. As a teacher dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of my students, I strive to create a learning environment that is engaging, accessible, and supportive. One way to achieve this is by utilizing visual supports, organization tools, and interactive materials to ensure all of my students can thrive.

My students are incredibly special, each with unique abilities and learning styles.

They benefit greatly from hands-on learning, visual aids, and structured organization. With your support, I am hoping to provide the following items that will directly impact their learning experience:

Photo Boxes – These will be used to organize learning activities and create task boxes that can be used over and over again by multiple students.

Lamination Pouches – Laminating materials such as visual schedules, task cards, and learning aids will allow them to be used repeatedly without wear and tear. This will save us time and resources, as well as provide durable materials that students can handle and use independently.

Velcro Dots – These are essential for creating interactive materials, such as matching games, visual schedules, and activities where students can work hands-on with materials. Velcro dots will enable students to engage with learning tools actively, reinforcing their fine motor skills and increasing their independence.

These items will directly enhance our classroom by offering students an environment that is more organized, interactive, and visually supportive. Your generous contribution will help my students become more independent learners, reduce frustration, and enable them to succeed in new and exciting ways.

Thank you for considering our project. Your support will make a lasting difference in the lives of my students. Together, we can empower these remarkable young learners to reach their full potential!

Mrs. Akilov Diamond Canyon School Grades 3-5 Anthem, AZ View local requests 20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
novelinks Photos Organizer 4" x 6" Photo Storage Box with Handle - 16 Inner Photo Cases Photo Box Storage Picture Organizers and Storage (White) • Amazon Business $24.89 6 $149.34
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 2 $23.48

Materials cost

$218.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.26

Total project goal

$315.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$315.06

1 Donor

-$315.06

Donations toward project cost

-$267.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.26

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$0.00

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