Help me give my students with autism greater opportunities to engage with peers, using high interest toys such as the lego city train set which incorporates 2 strong interests and will increase collaborative interactions.
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
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Often, students in special education classrooms have limited interactions with other students in the school community.
The materials that I am requesting will help me create inclusive social clubs at PS 24. In order to improve peer relationships and communication, it is essential for school staff to be equipped with a variety of resources and interventions, tailored to meet the specific student needs. By creating clubs based on common interests, students with autism and their neurotypical peers will have greater opportunities to collaborate and interact with each other. Legos and trains are two activities that have broad appeal among many different students. The Lego and train clubs will be an opportunity to build connection and community among students with autism and their peers. Through the club activities, students will learn strategies for how to communicate with each other including active listening, initiating a conversation, and continuing a collaborative exchange. I am configuring inclusive groups of four to six peers to meet approximately 3 times per week to work on these skills throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The Legos and train toys that I am requesting will help create excitement and engagement among students who will be eager to explore these interactive and educational toys.These toys offer opportunities for open-ended play that is creative and adaptable. Moreover, the Lego and train clubs will offer special education and general educations students a chance to get to know each other and hopefully develop lasting friendships.
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
LEGO City Freight Train Set, 60336 Remote Control Toy for Kids Aged 7 Plus with Sounds, 2 Wagons, Car Transporter, 33 Track Pieces and 2 EV Car Toys
• Amazon Business
$199.99
1
$199.99
LEGO Classic Build Together 11020 Creative Building Toy Set for Kids, Girls, and Boys Ages 5+ (1,601 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$139.19
1
$139.19
Blank Comic Book | Set of 2 | Create Your Own Comics and Cartoons with 5 Comic Templates | Blank Books for Kids | Creative Gift Idea | Road Trip Essentials
• Amazon Business
$14.95
7
$104.65
LEGO Classic Creative Vehicles, Colorful Construction Brick Building Kit with Ice Cream Truck, Police Car Toy, Model City Cars and More, Gift or Car Toy for Boys, Girls and Kids Ages 5 and Up, 11036
• Amazon Business
$43.99
1
$43.99
New York MTA New York City 3 Pc. Battery Operated Train Set with Track ,39" X 25",Silver
• Amazon Business
$37.22
1
$37.22
LEGO - Classic Creative Pets Buildable Animal Toy 11034
• Best Buy Education
$34.99
1
$34.99
Orbrium Toys 68 Pcs Wooden Train Track Expansion Pack Compatible with Thomas Wooden Train, Brio, Thomas The Tank Engine (68 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, James
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Gordon
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Emily
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$628.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$668.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$117.96
Total project goal
$786.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$786.38
3 Donors
-$647.80
Donations toward project cost
-$636.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$11.25
Matching donations from our partners
-$37.50
Match offers toward project cost
-$31.88
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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