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Ms. Lathon from Bakersfield, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Need of New Materials/Activities for Students with Autism

Help me give my students new and engaging activities to promote participation and opportunities of communication and socialization.

  • $457 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

My students are so special to me and every day they make me proud to be their teacher. I continue to strive to support them and their individualized needs. My students have Autism and each of them learn differently. Providing opportunities of communication, socialization, and peer interactions will promote overall learning and a quality of life and independence.

Having these new materials and activities will increase engagement and participation.

These activities will also improve their focus, attention span, and cognitive and language skills. Puzzles are an effective way for my students to learn and to feel successful as they strive to complete them with independence.

Ms. Lathon O.J. Actis Junior High School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Lathon

Bakersfield, CA 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive | 250pk, White | Small 1/2 Inch Circles | Sticky Back Round Dots for Secure Mounting in Office, School or Home (VEL-30867-AMS) • Amazon Business $14.71 4 $58.84
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-Pack of 1, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Trideer Extra Thick Yoga Ball Exercise Ball, 5 Sizes Ball Chair, Heavy Duty Swiss Ball for Balance, Stability, Pregnancy, Physical Therapy, Quick Pump Included (Black, L (58-65cm)) • Amazon Business $14.24 3 $42.72
Puzzles for Toddlers, 3 Pack Wooden ABC Alphabet Number Shape Puzzles Toddler Learning Toys for Kids 2-4 Years Boys Girls, Preschool Educational Learning Letter Puzzles Toys Ages 1 2 3 4 5 • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
Five Star Recycled 2-Pocket Folders, 4 Pack, Plastic Folders, Fits 3-Ring Binders, Holds 11” x 8-1/2”, Assorted Colors (330027) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
DoodleJamz JellyPics - Sensory Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Squishy Beads and Gel – Includes Stylus, Removable 2-Sided Emoji Backer Card (Green, Red, Black Beads) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Mic Micsoa Playground Balls Kickballs 8.5 Inch, Rainbow Playground Ball Set for Kids and Adults, Dodgeball Kick Balls Handball for Indoor & Outdoor Schoolyard Games with Hand Pump(4 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melissa & Doug Underwater Ocean Floor Puzzle (48 pcs, 2 x 3 feet) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs) - Kids Puzzle, Dinosaur Puzzles for Kids Ages 3+ - FSC-Certified Materials • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44
Melissa & Doug Farm 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs total) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$293.57

Vendor shipping charges

$33.00

Sales tax

$26.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.44

Total project goal

$456.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$456.27

2 Donors

-$456.27

Donations toward project cost

-$387.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.44

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$0.00

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