My classroom is a collection of significantly diverse learners who each have very special qualities requiring 1:1 to 1:3 instruction in the areas of academics, functional skills, behavioral skills, and social skills. The majority of my students require frequent sensory breaks and lack the communication skills needed to express their wants and needs. Noises can be difficult so having a calming environment is beneficial to them and hands-on learning is beneficial.
My classroom consists of 10 wonderfully, energetic students with Autism, and being moved into Prek after 5 years is going to be challenging!
Sensory input is essential in my classroom and my students need the extra input after being home for a year. All of my students come from a low socio-economic background, so they often have difficulties acquiring therapeutic items which help fulfill their sensory needs. More than 50% of the population receives free school lunch.
My Project
My students come with all different learning styles. The one thing they all have in common is that they are preschool aged. My students love to learn through exploration and play. We have a time in our schedule call Brain Break. This is where we practice our social skills with our peers while playing in different types of centers. The magnetic tiles will make a great addition to our ABC center. The number magnetic tiles and the pattern light up boards will have my kids wanting to learn more!
My students will Autism enjoy learning and we have fun doing it!
For many of the children, this is their first experience in a public school classroom. Many children do not have the hands on items we do in the classroom to explore and learn. This will provide teacher-directed practice which will help increase their language skills and prepare them to use the materials independently in their learning centers.
More than half 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
Learning Without Tears - My First School Book Student Workbook, Current Edition - Get Set for School Series - Pre-K Writing Book - Social-Emotional, Pre-Writing Skills - for School or Home Use
• Amazon Business
$13.75
6
$82.50
LL837 - Geometry Light-Up Activity Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
2
$79.98
TT811 - Double-Sided Magnetic Letter Tiles
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
DD152 - Double-Sided Magnetic Number Tiles
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set - Educational Toy With 120 Magnets and Carrying Case
• Amazon Business
$21.49
2
$42.98
Torlam Math Cubes Math Manipulatives Activity Set, - Number Blocks Counting Toys Snap Linking Cube Connecting Blocks for Kids Kindergarten Learning Activities
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Play22 Wooden Train Set 12 PCS - Train Toys Magnetic Set Includes 3 Engines - Toy Train Sets For Kids Toddler Boys And Girls - Compatible With Thomas Train Set Tracks And Major Brands - Original
• Amazon Business
LOTOY Baby Toys for 1-2 Year Old Girl Gifts,Learning Education Toys for Toddler Age 1-2 Montessori Shape Sorter, Sensory Bin for Infant Toys 6-12-18 Months Baby Rattle Blocks
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Coogam Wooden Reading Blocks Short Vowel Rods Spelling Games, Flash Cards Turning Rotating Letter Puzzle for Kids, Sight Words Montessori Spinning Alphabet Learning Toy for Preschool Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Materials cost
$438.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$474.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$83.81
Total project goal
$558.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$558.71
16 Donors
-$438.71
Donations toward project cost
-$372.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$65.81
Matching donations from our partners
-$120.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$102.00
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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