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Mrs. Schoonover from Houston TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Having Fun in ABLE 1

Help me give my students the ability to meet their educational goals through play-based learning.

  • 6 donors
  • $700 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Looking ahead to next school year, I want to make sure I provide a fun, friendly, and engaging learning environment for my new students. Because I teach students who are on the Autism spectrum, it is important for me to plan ahead so that the students are able to adapt to the classroom structure and routines smoothly. It is equally important to ensure that my students have a functional learning environment tailored to fit their individual needs.

Therefore, I would like to provide a sensory-friendly space to engage their imagination, build on their social skills, and have fun while learning.

The purchase of these items, such as the PlayDoh and sensory toys, will be used as reinforcements for engagement. Educational toys and manipulatives will be used for hands-on learning experiences, providing opportunities for students to work on their literacy, mathematic, and fine motor skills. The classroom furniture, such as the bucket chairs, would be used as flex seating options for the students during carpet time.

Mrs. Schoonover
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Hercules Wooden 5 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet for Commercial or Home Use - Safe, Kid Friendly Design - 30"H x 48"L (Natural) • Amazon Business $195.80 1 $195.80
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Hunter Green, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $91.99 1 $91.99
Learning Resources Sorting Surprise Picnic Baskets, Toddler Sorting & Matching Skills Toy, Fine Motor Skills, Preschool Educational Toys, 32 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $31.84 1 $31.84
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $28.72 1 $28.72
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.62 1 $27.62
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
Learning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set, Develops Letter Recognition, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Homeschool, Visual & Tactile Learning Toy, 78 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Peg Puzzles (Set of 3) - Numbers, Alphabet, and Colors - Toddler Learning Toys, Alphabet And Numbers Puzzles For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $20.51 1 $20.51
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators, Fine Motor Toy, 26 Double-Sidedpiece, Ages 18 Months +, Multicolor • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
Learning Resources Baby Bear Counters - 102 Pieces, Ages 3+ | Grades Pre-K+ Toddler Learning Toys, Counters for Kids, Counting Manipulatives, Teddy Bear Counters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources Mini ABC Pops - Educational Toys for Kids Ages 3+, ABC for Toddlers, Montessori Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Sorting Snacks Mini Fridge ,51 Pieces, Ages 3+, Toddler Toys, Educational Toys, Snack Toys,Plastic Food Toys,Kids Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Lowercase Letters, Develops Letter and Color Recognition Skills, ABC for Kids, Alphabet, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Set of 40 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$556.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$594.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.94

Total project goal

$699.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $699.61

3 Donors

-$424.80

Donations toward project cost

-$361.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.72

Matching donations from our partners

-$274.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$233.59

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.22

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