My students need play doh, blocks, legos, Mr. Potato Head, and various craft materials, as well as storage containers for organization of the materials.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. P.'s classroom raised $413
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
My students are a vibrant bunch of boys and girls who just want to be able to learn just like everyone else. Their intellectual disabilities often prevent that from happening. They all have different backgrounds. My students are a mixture of nationalities, languages, and disabilities. This is part of what makes them special. What they have in common is trauma, poverty, and a desire to learn despite their disabilities. Most of these are not qualities they are proud of, but they deal with what they are given. The results are mixed, but their drive never stops.
My Project
My school participates in an engineering program for grades 3-5. Though my students are in that age range, it is difficult to adapt the activities to their level. I don't want that to hold them back though. I want to create a "Maker Space" for my students to explore materials and bring their ideas to life. It will help with creative thinking as well as problem solving.
My students learn best with hands on activities, and when they are guided toward figuring things out in a new way.
They remember experiences much better than they remember talking. Creating this space for them to do just that is going to be so important for their education.
These materials will go into a space in the classroom, organized in bins on a bookshelf. Students will be able to use the materials at specific times during the day to explore on their own, have a problem to solve, or work with a partner on a project. Lower functioning students will be able to free build using Mr. Potato heads, blocks, play doh, and legos. Higher functioning students will be able to solve tasks in several different ways using materials in the area.
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
Puzzme Magnetic Building Blocks, 133 PCS Magnet Building Tiles, Educational Construction Magnet Toy for Kids
• Amazon Business
$48.99
1
$48.99
[177 Pieces] Compatible Large Building Block Toys by Brickyard, For Children Ages 1.5 - 5, Fits Duplo Blocks - Bulk Block Set
• Amazon Business
$34.95
1
$34.95
Sterilite 6-Quart Clear Storage Tote (12 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Playskool Mrs. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Set
• Amazon Business
$25.85
1
$25.85
Engineer Through the Year: 20 Turnkey STEM Projects to Intrigue, Inspire & Challenge (Grades K-2)
• Amazon Business
$22.50
1
$22.50
Sorbus Foldable Storage Cube Basket Bin (6 Pack, Black)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set - 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes
• Amazon Business
$19.09
1
$19.09
Fiskars 5 Inch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors Classpack, 12 pack
• Amazon Business
$18.29
1
$18.29
JellyDog Marble Run Coaster Set 58 Pcs Marble Genius Balls Track Race Run Maze Building Blocks Learning Railway Construction DIY Maze Toy for Kids Children All Family
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
JUSLIN 340 Pcs Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stem 6 mm x 12 Inch, 17 Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Play-Doh Fun Tub
• Amazon Business
$10.50
1
$10.50
Chenille Kraft WonderFoam Large Foam Sheets
• Amazon Business
$8.57
1
$8.57
Colored Wood Craft Sticks,200 Pcs 4.5 Inch Colored Natural Wood Popsicle Sticks,Great for DIY Crafts Creative Designs
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Play-Doh 10-Pack of Colors (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Fashionclubs 6pcs/set Plastic Art Clay and Dough Playing Tools Set For Children Ages 3 And Up
• Amazon Business
$7.96
1
$7.96
Fiskars Pre-School Spring Action Scissors, Color Received May Vary (93907097)
• Amazon Business
$6.27
1
$6.27
School Smart Loop Scissors - 8 inches - Yellow
• Amazon Business
$2.57
2
$5.14
Materials cost
$316.04
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.74
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$350.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.90
Total project goal
$412.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$412.68
1 Donor
-$206.34
Donations toward project cost
-$175.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.95
match offer
-$206.34
Match offer toward project cost
-$175.39
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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