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Ms. Perez Andujar from Hartford, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Inclusivity: Empowering Special Needs Education

Help me give my students wooden puzzles, stickers, water paint, and a printer.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Perez Andujar's classroom raised $351

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In the realm of education, inclusivity lies at the core of our mission. As a dedicated educator, I am passionate about providing enriching learning experiences for all my students, particularly those with special needs. However, to effectively cater to their diverse learning styles and abilities, I am appealing for assistance in acquiring essential materials.

One essential aspect of our educational toolkit is the inclusion of materials such as watercolor paint, stickers, wooden puzzles, and a printer.

These seemingly simple items play a crucial role in fostering creativity, engagement, and cognitive development, particularly for students with special needs. Watercolor paint and stickers serve as mediums for self-expression and language development, allowing students to communicate and explore emotions in tangible ways. Meanwhile, wooden puzzles act as tactile manipulatives, promoting hands-on learning experiences that enhance comprehension and retention of abstract concepts.

Moreover, the acquisition of a printer opens up a world of possibilities for creating personalized learning materials tailored to the diverse needs of our students. Whether it's colorful visuals, interactive worksheets, or customized teaching aids, the ability to produce individualized resources can significantly impact the educational outcomes of special needs students.

Ms. Perez Andujar M.D. Fox Compact School 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.

Hartford, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $187.77 1 $187.77
Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 1 2 3 4 5 Year Old, Alphabet Puzzle Number Puzzle Shape ABC Puzzle, 3 in 1 Preschool Educational Learning Toys with Puzzle Board for Girls Boys Set of 3 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Crayola Artista II Watercolor Paint, Oval Pan, Assorted 16 Color Set • School Specialty $3.29 5 $16.45
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Wooden Number Puzzles With Storage Box (40 pcs) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzles With Storage Box (52 pcs) - ABC Puzzles, Wooden Alphabet Puzzle For Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Fashion Angels 1000+ Spread Kindness Sticker Book • Blick Art Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$252.38

Vendor shipping charges

$11.59

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.55

Total project goal

$350.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$350.31

2 Donors

-$175.16

Donations toward project cost

-$148.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.27

match offer

-$175.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.27

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$0.00

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