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Mrs. Melgar from Siler City, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Melgar's classroom raised $616

Help My Autism Babies

Help me give my students ways to make learning fun and diverse for them.

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Mrs. Melgar Virginia Cross Elementary School
Siler City, NC Grades PreK-2

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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 Project

After 9 years in special education I want to give my wonderful kiddos a fun diverse learning environment where they will be able to engage and learn appropriately. If given these items they will not only grow but also have fun. Our classroom runs differently with so many diverse kiddos who need adaptive learning items and space to be able to be successful. I want to make these things happen for them but i cannot do it alone please help me make this happen for them and I would be so grateful. Such items like laminating sheets will be used constantly for adapting their assignments. The rocking chair and the tent will be used as a sensory need for the kids. The sand painting box will be used to write out words and letters. I do a lot of data tracking for my kids so I use several markers and pens in the room.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

6 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Melgar Virginia Cross Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Siler City, NC 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

6 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PLATPORTS Calming Sensory Rocking Chair for Kids – Balance Seat for Focus, Relaxation & Play | Indoor Outdoor Therapy Chair for Autism, ADHD & Active Kids • Amazon Business $75.65 1 $75.65
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children | Small • Amazon Business $49.34 1 $49.34
ODOXIA Sequin Wall Panel for Kids | Interactive Sensory Flip Fabric Board | Reversible Toy for Play & Learning | Room Equipment & Autism Toys • Amazon Business $44.25 1 $44.25
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,3 Mil | Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45
16" Sand Painting Light Box, Portable Light Up Sensory Table for Kids & Adults, 3 Color Modes & 10 Levels, Durable Sand Drawing Table for Autism Therapy, Tracing, Meditation & Classroom (Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
VELCRO Brand Removable Mounting Circles, 3/8 Inch Circles, White, Pack of 56, 6.9x3x0.35 - Adult • School Specialty $4.27 6 $25.62
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $23.49 1 $23.49
teytoy Sensory Bean Bag for Kids 10 Pack,Texture Sensory Beanbags,Sensory Toys for Autism,Animal Sensory Fine Motor Toys with Storage Bag for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bostitch Office Titan Heavy Duty Desktop Stapler 50-Sheet Capacity Staples Included Sage (B615-SGE-VP) • Staples $18.99 1 $18.99
Magnetic Tiles Toddler Toys Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3-12 STEM Educational Toys for Girls & Boys Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism Classroom Must Haves Outdoor Toys • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Picture My Picture Verbs ABA Therapy Cards Vol 1, 40 Real Photos, Age 3+ | Action Verb Learning, Language Builder Material, Speech Therapy Resources, Autism Learning Kit, SLP Approved, School Ready • Amazon Business $17.05 1 $17.05
2 Pack Sensory Weighted Bracelets Deep Pressure Input for Kids with SPD ADHD and Autism Help to Develop Strength and Stability • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Pack of 4 Pen or Pencil Weights | Handwriting Aid, Tremors, Grip Support | Pencil Weights For Kids Handwriting, Weighted Pen, Weighted Pencil Grip • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Fulmoon 120 Pcs Sensory Anxiety Stickers with Textured, Cute Color | mental health stickers,with Breathing Cues, For ADHD Autism Focus, Mindfulness Decals,school counselor office must haves • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Auchq Sentence Building Flip Chart for Kids,Speech Autism Therapy Learning Materials for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Special Classroom Must Haves, Essentials Supplies for Homeschool • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (1927524) • Staples $11.79 1 $11.79
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Chewy Necklace Sensory Bundle for Boys and Girls with Chewing, Teething, Biting, ADHD, Autism, Silicone Oral Motor Chew Teether Fidget Toys for Adults 7 Pack • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
BIC Wite-Out Correction Tape White 4/Pack (WOTAPP418-WHI) • Staples $7.79 1 $7.79
Velcro Tape 7/8" Squares • Teachers' School Supply $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$448.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $35.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.39

Total project goal

$615.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $615.95

4 Donors

-$540.95

Donations toward project cost

-$459.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.14

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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