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Mr. Vacca from Newark DE is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Exceptional Materials for Exceptional People!

Help me give my students things like book bins, clock, Pre-Vocational Work skills training set and work station, to help them build skills they will need in the adult world.

  • $891 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities with a primary classification of Autism. The students I work with have challenges understanding abstract concepts which requires the use of manipulatives and customized work tasks to help them be successful. Now more than ever during this pandemic, these resources will benefit them, during remote and a hybrid learning model.

My Project

All of the kids in my classroom are exceptional students who all have unique needs. In order to succeed, they need to be able to access curriculum in a non-traditional format. The Pre-Voc. Work Station and the Vocabulary Development Photo Card set are resources that we can use to help align individual educational goals with state standards curriculum. These materials will elevate their experience in the classroom, and at home.

Our students are receiving an education in school and at home through remote learning.

These items will help improve the overall quality and effectiveness of their educational day. When my students are engaged in structured activities, they are able to process their emotions and their environment easier. This creates a positive learning environment with materials that are customized for their needs. Without these resources the work materials made for these student will not be as effective or beneficiary.

Mr. Vacca
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pre-Voc Work Station • Nasco $117.95 1 $117.95
DD560X Vocabulary Development Photo Card Libraries Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Nasco Pre-Vocational Work Skills Training Set - Kit 3 Sorting and Piece Work • Nasco $90.00 1 $90.00
TT925X Neon HelpYourself Book Bins Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
PP282 Magnetic Color Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Tactile Squeaky Balls - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Nuts and Bolts - 72 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
DD191 Nuts About Sorting • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
150 Piece Classic Big Building Blocks Compatible with All Major Brands STEM Toy Large Building Bricks Set for All Ages • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Original Judy Clock • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
Better Board Slant Board (Black) • Amazon Business $23.55 1 $23.55
FF444 Color Rings Sorting Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 4.5 lbs of Stretchable, Expandable, Moldable Non-Stick Slimy Play Sand in 3 Reusable Buckets • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Reading Highlight Strips • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
Learning Resources Link 'N' Learn Links, Bucket of 500 Assorted Color Links, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creative Kids Flakes - 600 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set for Fun, Creative Building - Educational STEM Construction Toy for Boys & Girls - Non Toxic, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
24 Pocket Expanding File Folder with Cloth Edge Wrap, Letter Size Organizer Expandable Accordion A4 Files Bag • Amazon Business $13.78 1 $13.78
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Point Pen, Blue, 144-Count • Amazon Business $13.70 1 $13.70
Self-Calming Cards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 1 $11.66
Geloo Silicone Sponge Dish Sponges, Silicone Sponge Dish Washing Kitchen Gadgets Brush Accessories, Kitchen Sponge Double Sided Cleaning Sponges (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$695.95

Vendor shipping charges

$20.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$757.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.62

Total project goal

$890.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$890.81

1 Donor

-$890.81

Donations toward project cost

-$757.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.62

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$0.00

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