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Ms. Thetford from Gainesville, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Minds, Empowering Learners: Hands-On Autism Resources

Help me give my students hands-on learning materials that address the specific learning needs resulting from Autism

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thetford's classroom raised $666

This project is fully funded

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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

To foster the unique learning styles and exceptional creativity of my eight students with Autism, our classroom requires a dedicated collection of hands-on, engaging learning materials. These resources are essential for meeting their diverse learning needs and creating an inclusive environment where they can thrive. Just like their neurotypical peers, these remarkable students possess immense potential, and with the appropriate supports, they will undoubtedly achieve significant growth and success. Investing in these tangible learning tools will directly empower them to explore, understand, and excel in their learning journey.

This project aims to provide targeted and individualized support that meets each of my students exactly where they are on their learning journey, nurturing their intellectual development and fostering continuous growth.

Recognizing that every child has a unique set of aspirations and learning objectives, these hands-on materials such as puzzles and matching games will serve as critical tools, empowering them to not only reach their individual goals but to surpass them, unlocking their full potential and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Ms. Thetford Mundy Mill Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solobo Toys: 3 Puzzle Bundle - UPPERCASE, Lowercase Alphabet & Numbers (light, wooden puzzles for preschool kindergarten elementary; tactile learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Lakeshore Magnetic Shape Sorting Rods • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Geometry Light-Up Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Accelerate Math! Comparing Numbers Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Find the Number Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore It’s a Snap! Counting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore It’s a Snap! Patterning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Hot Dots Kindergarten Essentials Reading and Math Workbook (2443) • Quill.com $28.43 1 $28.43
Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Essentials Reading & Math Workbook (2442) • Quill.com $25.73 1 $25.73
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Math Set, 5-6 Ages (EI-2373) • Quill.com $21.77 1 $21.77
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Master 1st Grade Math Set, Math Workbooks, 2 Books with 100 Math Lessons & Interactive Pen, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
KIKIGOAL CVC Word Builder Desktop Pocket Chart Tent Cards Kit Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Spelling Educational Toy for Kids Autism Special Education • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
220 Pcs Building Blocks Toys,Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids,Sorting and Stacking Blocks,Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development • Amazon Business $13.09 1 $13.09
AISHUN Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Magnetic Color Shape Sorting Matching Box,Early Learning Toys,Wooden Educational Toy, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Birthday for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Matching Eggs Easter Egg Toy for Toddlers - Color & Shape Recognition Sorter Puzzle, Early Learning Educational Fine Motor Skill Montessori Geometric Gift for 1 2 3 Year Old Kids Boys Girls (12pcs) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Toddler Montessori Toys Wooden Beads Sequencing Toy Set, Stacking Blocks, Matching Shapes, Lacing Beads, Shape Sorter Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls, STEM Preschool Learning Toys Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Puzzles Toys for Kids for Age 2-5, 9 Pieces Vibrant Wooden Animals & Vehicle Kids Educational Puzzles for Toddlers, Set of 6 Preschool Puzzle Autism Children Puzzles Learning Toys(6 Puzzles) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$484.13

Vendor shipping charges

$11.25

Sales tax

$33.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$566.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.89

Total project goal

$665.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$665.93

3 Donors

-$509.79

Donations toward project cost

-$502.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$81.14

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$0.00

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