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Ms. Heather from Rochester MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Feeling Our Way Into Reading

Help me give my students sensory book making items to allow them beginning access to pre-literacy skills.

  • $346 goal

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My Students

My students are in special education but they do not let that slow them down. They are full of smiles and laughs and are trying hard to learn all that they can. They bring a smile to everyone that has the honor of knowing them. They enjoy the little things and are eager to join in whatever new learning adventure we have.

"We got this," has become our room motto.

There really is nothing that they will not try. We end each day with, "this has been the best day ever because (fill in the blank)." Not only, do I love hearing what their favorite part is, but I love that it is always the best day ever!

My Project

Students need rich print experiences to become readers. The most involved learners do not have access to conventional books because they need to have a multi-sensory experience to gain access. They need to hear it, feel it, smell it, touch it, and if it is safe, taste it to gain the beginning skills of reading.

We plan to engage all learners in literacy by making books that offer a wide variety of sensory experiences.

They can feel the alphabet or rub characters and items from popular stories while learning about turning pages, left to right, and what items might feel like. These items can be in a book or might be in a tub that accompanies a story.

The students will help to make and will use the books and bins to learn about vocabulary and literacy concepts that they otherwise might not have much access to.

Ms. Heather
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roylco Sensory Collage Kit • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Playlearn Sensory Gel Filled Alphabet Letters – Moveable Alphabet Toy - Textured Tactile Squishy Toy ABC Set - Ideal for Sensory Learning • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ashley Productions ASH10704BN Chunky Blank Board Book, White, 5" x 5", Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Sargent Art 22-1908 8-Ounce Glitter Glue Assortment, 8-Count • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
32 Pack Mini Animal Plush Toy Party Favors,Small Plush Stuffed Animals for Birthday,Theme Party,Easter Basket Stuffers Fillers,Christmas,Classroom Prize,Kids Valentine Gift • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
Instant Snow Powder - Makes 10 Gallons of Artificial Snow - Perfect for Christmas Tree Decoration, Village Displays, Holiday and Winter Crafts and Fake Snow Play and Great for Cloud Slime • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Qabfwe 15PCS Pop Fidget Bracelets Toys, Durable and Adjustable,Stress Relief Wristband Fidget Toys Sets, Wearable Push Pop Bubbles Fidget Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Elmers No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement with Brush (904) - Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
100 Pack EVA Foam Sheets, 5.5 x 8.5 Inch, Assorted Colors (20 Colors), 2mm Thick, by Better Office Products, for Arts and Crafts, 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Amazon Basics Sheet Protector - Non-Glare, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $11.77 1 $11.77
Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Primary, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 5), Multicolor 4 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $11.07 1 $11.07
28pcs Thick 1.4mm Soft Felt Fabric Sheet Assorted Color Felt Pack DIY Craft Sewing Squares Nonwoven Patchwork (15x15cm) • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$259.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.78

Total project goal

$345.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$345.21

4 Donors

-$274.68

Donations toward project cost

-$250.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.75

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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