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Ms. Robertson from Sarasota, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Learning Activities for a Special Education Classroom

Help me give my students hands on learning activities that are appropriate for children with autism.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Robertson's classroom raised $606

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Project

I am a proud special education teacher to a class of kindergarten, first and second grade students.

My students have a variety of exceptionalities including autism, developmental delays, and learning deficits.

My greatest challenge is meeting the learning needs of my students.

They benefit working with hands-on, engaging activities that are not included in our school curriculum resources. For this reason, I am in needs of such items in my classroom. Due to their exceptionalities, my students need alternate ways to accessing the curriculum. I will utilize these materials in small group learning centers which will also promote social skills.

I very much appreciate any community support!

Sarasota, FL

Ms. Robertson Emma E Booker Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Sarasota, FL 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

14 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Busy Book for Kids, Montessori Autism Sensory Educational Toys, 12 Pages Toddler Preschool Activity Binder and Early Learning Toys - for Boys & Girls Develops Fine Motor Skills • Amazon Business $23.89 2 $47.78
Lakeshore Place Value Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Cones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Sequencing Numbers 1-30 Puzzles - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Counting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Touch & Match Sensory Place Value Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Sequencing Trains 1-100 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Tangrams • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Tinkletots Montessori Preschool Busy Book for Toddlers, Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Autism Sensory Educational Toys, Preschool Learning, Kindergarten Learning Activities, Special Needs Toys • Amazon Business $27.88 1 $27.88
Intock Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Cubes Educational Toys, Improved Award Winning Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids, 40 Pieces Colorful Autism Toys Magic Cube Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Montessori Busy Book for Toddlers Ages 3 and Up - Pre K Preschool Learning Activities - Autism Sensory Toys Educational Toys for Kids - My Preschool Busy Book Ages 3, 4, 3-5 Reading Handwriting Aids • Amazon Business $22.38 1 $22.38
Lakeshore Shape Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
First Then Visual Schedule for Kids –Premium Durable Plastic –32 Communication Cards –Autism Learning Materials –Special Education Classroom (English) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Tangram Picture Matching Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
NGTeco Visual Timer, 60-Minute Countdown Timer for Kids, Toddler, Autism, ADHD or Adults - Visual Time Management Tool for Classroom, Kitchen, Cooking, Office (Batteries Included Blue) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Fun A Ton Stretchy Dough Ball (3 Pack) Neon Color Slow Rising Squishy Balls for Kids. Stress Relief Therapy Fidget Toys. Office Desk Squeeze Ball. Autism Sensory Toys. 401-3s • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 8 Pack Chewy Necklace Sensory Boys and Girls with Autism, ADHD, SPD, Biting, Silicone Teething Necklace Oral Chew Toys for Adults Reduce Chewing Anxiety Fidget • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
nutty toys 10 pk Pop Tubes Sensory Toys (Mini) Fine Motor Skills & Learning Toddler Toy for Kids Top ADHD & Autism Fidget 2024 Best Preschool Gifts Idea, Unique Boy & Girl Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$462.92

Vendor shipping charges

$14.40

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.75

Total project goal

$605.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$605.01

4 Donors

-$302.50

Donations toward project cost

-$257.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.37

Matching donations from our partners

-$302.51

Match offers toward project cost

-$257.13

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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