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Ms. Fiore from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Functional Academics With Sensory Spins!

Help me give my students learning games, sensory items and art supplies to support engagement and learning in our multiple disability support classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fiore's classroom raised $584

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! The students in my multiple disability support class this year are all very talented! Some learn best through touch, some are visual and auditory learners, and some are able to take things in using all of their senses! The art supplies will help in displaying their class work and the kinetic sand will provide an excellent sensory experience! The Monkey Rings and Sensory Chew necklaces will help my students with replacement behaviors. Some are working on fine motor skills and the pencil grips and Dress boards will assist in developing those skills.

All of the students are non-verbal and communicate best using their own, unique form of total communication.

Total communication includes:

Point, Touch, Hand-raise, Facial Expressions, Sign and Gesture, Vocalizations, Symbols, Written Words, etc. The communication devices, emotion poster, and emotion fan will support this. Some of the students are working on literacy and math goals- the word game, math game and Leap Frog device will support them in reaching those goals!

I use pictures, words, sensory items and pre-recorded prompts to fully engage each student. Thank you for considering a donation to my classroom!!! The recording buttons will allow for personalized participation for each student!

Ms. Fiore Edward Heston Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LeapFrog LeapPad Academy Kids’ Learning Tablet, Green • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
SHARPIE Electro Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $15.00 3 $45.00
Communication Book with 34 Visual Aids to Support Routine and Transition, Including A Visual Timetable and Feelings Chart for ASD, Autism, Speech and Language, and Neurodiversity. • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
The Fidget Game Learn to Read in Weeks Master 220 High-Frequency Dolch Sight Words Curriculum-Appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 3 - Popping Mats & Dice • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Emotions Face Feelings Fan - ASD/Autism/SEN/Special Needs Nonverbal Speech Delay Social Communication Aid • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Coogam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set, Math Manipulative EVA Number Counting Games, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Start2learn Communication Device for Children – iCan Talk Handheld Kid Communication Device for Kids with Special Needs – Sound Device for Non-Verbal Communication and Speech Delay • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YIISUN Busy Board Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards-Button,Zip,Lace,Buckle,Tie,Snap 6 Pcs/Set • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers For School, Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Kids, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
WorWoder Kids Magnetic Building Blocks Magic Magnetic 3D Puzzle Cubes, Set of 7 Multi Shapes Magnetic Blocks with 54 Guide Cards, Intelligence Developing and Stress Relief Fidget Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Special Needs My Communication Cards for Special Ed, Speech Delay Non Verbal Children and Adults with Autism 27 Flash Cards for Visual aid or cue Cards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6" • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Stress Balls for Kids and Adults 4 squishies Balls Water Bead Stress Balls Sensory Ball Squeezing Ball Squishies Toys Set for Anxiety Autism ADHD and More • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
84 Pcs Sensory Stickers Calm Stickers for Anxiety Textured Sensory Adhesive Strips Anxiety Strips Adhesive Tape Strips Tactile Rough Sensory Strips for Adult Teens Office (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
6 Pieces Feelings Posters Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Emotions Chart Posters Behavior Management Poster for Toddlers Preschool Kindergarten and Elementary School Calm Down Corner Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Original Monkey Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - No BPA, Phthalate, Latex - Fidgets Toys / Stress Rings for Children and Adults - by Impresa Products • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
4 Pieces Pencil Grips Trainer for Both Left-Handed and Right-Handed, Kids Handwriting Aid Correction Tool for Preschool Homeschool Kindergarten Classroom • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Tilcare Chew Chew Sensory Necklace – Best for Kids or Adults That Like Biting or Have Autism – Perfectly Textured Silicone Chewy Toys - Chewing Pendant for Boys & Girls - Chew Necklaces • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Purple, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Sharpie Permanent Markers Variety Pack, Featuring Fine, Ultra-Fine, and Chisel-Point Markers, Black, 6 Count • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
Pepperell Creative Beading Cords, 45-Inch, Assorted Colors, 12 Per Package • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75

Materials cost

$459.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.53

Total project goal

$583.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$583.53

5 Donors

-$583.53

Donations toward project cost

-$496.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.53

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$0.00

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