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Ms. Rubino from Hartford, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hope for a New Year! Summer Start!

Help me give my students an optimal learning experience in a warm, loving environment - a calming corner - bookshelf, books, as well as tools to address sensory needs! Thank you for making a difference!

  • $870 goal

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

My Project

My name is Maggie Rubino, and I am a special education teacher, grades pre-k to grade 3, at CPMS in Hartford, CT. I have been teaching at Capital Prep for my entire teaching career; I just love my kiddos! My students have become like my own. I take them to events outside of school in order to enrich their lives, as they so deserve.

I do my best to provide each and every student of mine with an optimal learning experience.

It can be challenging with limited resources in the city, which is why I’m asking for your help!!

I am asking for classic classroom supplies that are necessary for learning i.e. pencils, markers, and crayons. I’m also asking for help in building a calming corner in my room. There is limited space for my kids to go to when they get upset or angry. I’d like to build a warm, safe space with a carpet, bookshelf, and social emotional books for them to read. I’m also asking for tools to address their sensory multiple sensory needs for my students, including squishy toys, putty, and noise canceling headphones.

I have 25 students on my caseload this year. 50 last year! We start school on July 7th! I have students with a wide range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, speech language impairments, ADHD, emotional disturbances, and autism spectrum disorder, to name a few. I have students who are non-verbal, in diapers, have trouble focusing, and run out of the classroom. They all have a wide range of needs. Nevertheless, they all are bright lights and deserve only the best - they’re kids who want to succeed! They all just need love, hugs, and some support!

Thank you in advance for any help you can give!

Ms. Rubino Capital Preparatory Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Streamline Single-Sided Book Display with Storage, Classroom Bookshelf, White Wash • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
STARUIA Round Boho Rug 6 Ft Washable Round Area Rug for Playroom, Sunshine Circle Rug for Kids Room, Non-Slip Circluar Rainbow Carpet Soft Large Kids Rug for Classroom Dorm Bedroom • Amazon Business $66.66 1 $66.66
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $64.87 1 $64.87
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Amdrebio Ivory White Round Rug 5Ft for Bedroom Living Room Aesthetic, Washable Fluffy Fuzzy Circle Area Rugs for Kids Room Playroom, Circular Plush Soft Shaggy Cream Carpet for Dorm Teen Baby Nursery • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Schylling Atomic Nee Doh...Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Fidget Balls Blue, Yellow & Pink Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $13.62 2 $27.24
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Special Supplies 2 Huge Giant Stress Balls for Kids Adults, Jumbo Size 2 Pack, Colorful and Squishy Sensory Toys with Soft, Squeezable Fill, Low Dexterity and Anxiety Therapy • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
JA-RU Super Stretchy Banana and Bouncy Ball Bundle Fidget Stress Relief Toy for Kid and Adults. Stretches Long. Great ADD ADHD Autism & Hand Therapy. Plus 1 Bouncy Ball. Smells Good 3340p. • Amazon Business $9.68 2 $19.36
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $18.61 1 $18.61
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (1927524) • Staples $9.24 2 $18.48
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Schylling Nee-Doh Shaggy Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls Neon Colors Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Squishy Stress Ball Squeeze, Color Sensory Toy, Relieve Tension, Anxiety, ADHD, Home, Travel and Office Use, Fun for Kids and Adults (4-Pack) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
XFasten Carpet Tape Double Sided - Heavy Duty 2” x 20 yds Gentle on Surface Double Sided Carpet Tape for Area Rugs Over Carpet for Hardwood Floors, Corner Rug Tape for Carpet to Carpet • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Grape Mesh Stress Relief Ball (2 Pack) Squishy Squeeze Toys - Squishy Stress Balls for Adults and Party Favors - Stretchy Squeeze Ball Squish Toys for Anti Stress, Relax, Improve Focus • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Halloween Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$695.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$738.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.35

Total project goal

$869.02

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