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Mrs. Youngs from Grand Rapids, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help my ASD Kindergarteners Shine!

Help me give my students some tools to grow in my ASD classroom! I have 8 Kindergarten students with ASD who are mostly non-verbal and these items will allow them to learn, grow and communicate! :)

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Mrs. Youngs Southwood Elementary School
Grand Rapids, MI Grades PreK-2

My Project

I have a classroom of mostly non-verbal ASD Kindergarten students who come from a variety of backgrounds. They learn so much through play and we could use some new toys to inspire them. I also want a few items to create a comfortable atmosphere where they can feel a sense of calm, like the tents and pillows. The alphabet items are crucial to developing their ability to recognize letters and read.

This group of students is so special and unique in that they all have ASD, yet they are so much more than that label and they are so gifted with so much potential.

Please partner with me to make our classroom a positive and welcoming environment in which my students can learn and flourish.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

8 students impacted 8 donors
Mrs. Youngs Southwood Elementary 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.

Grand Rapids, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

8 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
8 Pcs Square Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
KirKjufell Unique Dinosaur Kids Tent as Kids Toys| Pop Up Play Tent as Kids Playhouse Indoor Tent for Kids as kidTent & Princess Tent | Kids Play Tent as Gifts for 3, 4, 5 Years Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $26.49 2 $52.98
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust, Sweep and Mop Set, 6 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $47.62 1 $47.62
iPlay, iLearn Toddler Large Farm House Toys Set W/ Animal Figures, Tractors, Barn, Farmer People & Fence, Kids Imaginative Pretend Play W/ Animals Sound, Birthday Gift for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boy Girl • Amazon Business $43.77 1 $43.77
Y- STOP Kids Pod Swing Chair, Hanging Hammock Chair with Inflatable Pillow, Sensory Pocket for Outdoor and Indoor, Max 176Lbs(Blue Yellow) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Swiffer WetJet Mopping Kit, 10 Mopping Pads, 6 Heavy Duty & 4 Original (49886) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
BetDEF Wooden Train Set 65PCS, Toy Train Sets with All-Wood Double Sided Train Tracks for Boys & Girls Fits Thomas, Brio, Melissa and Doug...(65PC) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box - 10913 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Lakeshore Trace & Write Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Musical Instruments Set, 15PCS Natural Wooden Percussion Tambourine Maracas Bells Instruments, Educational Music Kit with Storage Bag Birthday • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Kaplan Early Learning I Have Feelings Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Kindergarten Writing Workbook: 100+ Pages Of Kindergarten Writing Papers With Lines For Kids Ages 3 to 5 | Blank Handwriting Paper To Practice Your ABC’s & More • Amazon Business $3.99 8 $31.92
Play Money Set • Teachers' School Supply $30.80 1 $30.80
Wooden Construction Site Vehicles with Trailer 14 PCS Set, Vehicle Toys Cars for Toddlers and Kids Ages 3+ Gifts for Boys Girls, Compatible with Thomas and Other Major Brand Train Toy and Railway Set • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Joyreal Alphabet Learning Toys for Toddlers, 26 Alphabet Soup Sorters with 245 Flash Cards for Early Letter Awareness & Recognition, Fun Education Classroom Supplies Alphabet Sounds Teaching Games • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Snap & Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
Gouezcc Toddler Musical Instruments Set, 32 PCS 19 Kinds Wooden Percussion Instruments Toys for Kids Playing Preschool Education, Early Learning Baby Musical Toys for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Meland Toy Doctor Kit for Kids - Pretend Play Doctor Set with Carrying Case, Stethoscope Toy & Dress Up Costume - Doctor Play Set for Kids Toddlers Ages 3 4 5 6 Year Old for Role Play Gift • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80/Canister, 4/Pack (1920090641) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Kinetic Sand, 12-Pack Castle Containers (Amazon Exclusive), Multi-Color Play Sand for Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Party Favors & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
PHILODOGS Play-Masa Playdough 48 Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 0.6 Ounce Each, Play Dough Bulk Sets for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 1 $23.17
Huggies Simply Clean Unscented Baby Wipes, 64 Wipes/Pack, 11 Packs/Carton (53611) • Quill.com $22.99 1 $22.99
BOLZRA Safari Animals Figures Toys, Realistic Jumbo Wild Zoo Animals Figurines Plastic African Jungle Animals Playset for Kids Toddlers, 14 Piece Gift Set • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Lysol Disinfectant Spray Crisp Linen Scent 19 oz. (1920079329) • Staples $7.20 3 $21.60
The Writing Claw - 12 Ct • Teachers' School Supply $21.60 1 $21.60
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
School Zone - Big Kindergarten Workbook - 320 Spiral Pages, Ages 5 to 6, Early Reading and Writing, Numbers 0-20, Basic Math, Matching, Story Order, and More (Big Spiral Bound Workbooks) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Site CVC Words Learning Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Rhythm Band 12 Colored Scarves • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.39 1 $17.39
T'PUPU Tetris Tower Balancing Stacking Toys,Board Games for Kids & Adults,Tetris Balance Game Building Blocks,Perfect for Family Games, Parties, Travel • Amazon Business $8.60 2 $17.20
Intsinzi 46PCS Montessori Lacing Toddler Beads Threading Toys for Toddlers Wooden Primary String Sewing Preschool Fine Motor Skills Educational Toy for 3 4 5 6Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
JOYIN 18 Piece Pull Back City Cars and Trucks Toy Vehicles Set Model Car, Friction Powered Die-Cast Cars for Toddlers, Boys, and Girls’ Educational Play - Kids Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers - Wood Alphabet Number Shape Learning Puzzle for Kids Ages 2 3 4 5 - Boys Girls Preschool Educational Toys Gift • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09
Mr. Pen- Play Dough Tools Kit, 45 Pcs, Playdough Toys, Playdough Sets for Kids, Playdough Accessories, Molds for Play Dough, Playdough Toys for Kids, Playdough Tool Set • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Lacing Beads for Toddlers (60 Stringing Beads,4 Strings) -Educational Montessori Preschool Activities,Toddler Sensory Occupational Therapy Toys Autism OT (with Storage Bag) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids Boys Girls, 6 Pack Silicone Chew Toys for Kids with ADHD Autism, Anxiety, Chewy Necklace Sensory Reduce Adults Children Chewing Fidgeting • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Crayola Play Dough 3 lbs. Yellow (570015034) • Staples $10.48 1 $10.48
Montessori Bead Sequencing Toy Set, Wooden Stacking Blocks & Lacing Beads & Matching Shape Colors Stacker, Montessori Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old, Toddlers Preschool Learning Fine Motor Skills Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sensory Toy 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults, Unique Stocking Stuffers (Shape) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$1,183.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,251.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.76

Total project goal

$1,471.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,471.76

7 Donors

-$731.47

Donations toward project cost

-$629.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.22

match offer

-$731.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$621.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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