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Mrs. Dorn from Houston TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Germs AWAY!

My students need cleaner air and ways to keep toys and materials disinfected as they use them.

  • $620 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Students

Students with intellectual disabilities and Autism in pre-K through grade 5 are often not independent enough to self-manage the germs in their environment. Most are learning the practice of hand washing, blowing their nose, and coughing away from people and objects. As they get into later grades they can benefit from lessons on how to care for their surroundings and then apply that for use at home. Having responsibility for cleaning in all their settings will help them throughout their life.

My Project

While student learn to clean their own hands with soap and sanitizer, their materials need regular disinfecting to prevent the spread of illness in the classroom.

A small washing machine can take care of daily messes on nap time pillows and blankets, soiled clothing from toileting, and shirts and socks that gets spills.

A portable dishwasher will sanitize toys that often go into the mouth after being used by different students. A lightweight vacuum will keep their play areas tidy and free from small contaminants. Life Skills students definitely benefit from learning how to do those tasks and can then take some responsibility at home and feel the pride of working in a family.

Mrs. Dorn
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magic Chef MCSCD6W5 6 Plate Countertop Dishwasher, White • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00
Portable Washing Machine TG23 - Twin Tub Washer Machine with Wash and Spin Cycle Compartments by ThinkGizmos (Trademark Protected) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Eureka 2-in-1 Stick & Hand Vacuum, Lightweight Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,Instant Clean 95A • Amazon Business $53.06 1 $53.06
Lasko 2554 Wind Curve Tower Fan with Remote Control and Fresh Air Ionizer, Silver Woodgrain • Amazon Business $52.52 1 $52.52
all Mighty Pacs Laundry Detergent, Free Clear for Sensitive Skin, 67 Count, 2 Tubs, 134 Total Loads • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Finish - All in 1-94ct - Dishwasher Detergent - Powerball - Dishwashing Tablets - Dish Tabs - Fresh Scent (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92

Materials cost

$489.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$526.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.96

Total project goal

$619.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$619.73

3 Donors

-$502.26

Donations toward project cost

-$441.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.49

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.47

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$0.00

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