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Ms. Y. from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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K-2 Exceptional Needs for Exceptional Students

My students need a safe feeling environment to accommodate their unique and individual needs. Our students range from Kindergarten to Second Grade with a variety of learning styles and abilities. Please help our students!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Y.'s classroom raised $462

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students have a variety of special needs that require differentiated and unique materials along with a safe feel environment in order to best facilitate their learning.

As once stated by George Evans, "Every student can learn just not on the same day or in the same way!" Our students vary in grade level from Kindergarten to Second Grade with a variety of instructional levels and abilities.

Due to these varying levels and needs, our classroom requires a unique set of materials to help our students grow and succeed in the same way as their typical peers.

My Project

These materials will help our students with their emotional, physical, and academic needs within a small group setting. With flexible seating, sensory materials, and soft space materials we are able to create a safe place for our students to learn in the manner that best supports them.

Not all students learn best at a desk!

Flexible seating, such as wobble stools and wobble cushions, give students choice in where they learn. Choice can allow students more control and thus provide a more conducive environment for learning. Sensory materials, such as bubble timers and foot bands, help students manage displaced energy and attend to the task at hand. The calm down area we are attempting to build in our classroom is the final element of creating a safe space. A calm down area with soft mats and seating allows our students a place to decompress when they become overwhelmed by tasks that are difficult for them.

Ms. Y. Russell Byers Charter School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

37 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Deluxe Foam, Round, Contemporary, (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
FF525 - Snap-Together Letter Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
AA391 - Number Line Math Activity Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Stool for Kids, 15-Inch H, Grey • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Stool for Kids, 15-Inch H, Black • Amazon Business $44.03 1 $44.03
Sivan Health and Fitness Puzzle Exercise Mat Colorful 6 EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles Each Tile Measures 24”x24” Total of 24sq ft • Amazon Business $24.09 1 $24.09
(Set of 10) Natural Latex Stretch Foot Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands ,Workout ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs & Stretch Foot Band for Chairs by ,Rehab or Physical Therapy • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
SD Motion - Floating Liquid Bubbler Timer, PACK OF 3 || Novelty & Fun Fidget Toy || Calm & Relaxing Desk Toy || Suitable for Anxiety, Autism Sensory Toys, ADHD Play • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
BodyGood Balance Disc by Versatile Wobble Cushion Strengthens Body and Core Through Destabilization Exercises. Use on Office Chair to Improve Posture and Back Pain or for Kids Classroom Chair. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Pencil Grip Mini Pencil Grips 50 Pack, Assorted Bright Colors (TPG-17550) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$356.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.18

Total project goal

$461.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$461.21

5 Donors

-$324.14

Donations toward project cost

-$275.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.62

match offer

-$137.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

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$0.00

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