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Mrs. Rodrigues from Ogden, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Rodrigues's classroom raised $1,074

Let's Bridge the Gap

Help me give my students letter and number knowledge, incentives, sensory items, and social-emotional support!

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Mrs. Rodrigues James Madison Elementary School
Ogden, UT Grades PreK-2

My Students

Covid has put all my special education students behind academically and socially. When my students come to school they work hard to the best of their ability, but I feel it is taking longer to bridge the gap because of the circumstances we face now at school. My students do not have the same knowledge that previous students have had, and we are constantly trying to catch up. I love my students and want to help them bridge the gap!

My Project

Academically my students need more letter and number knowledge. It is taking them longer to learn these skills that are pre-skills for being able to learn how to read and do math problems. With the math and reading manipulatives, I will be able to present the skills they need to learn in more fun and memorable ways.

Not only are my students behind academically but socially.

The social skills stories, curriculum, and workbooks will help my students be able to identify their emotions, which in turn will help them be able to regulate their emotions throughout the school day.

Most of my students have a hard time paying attention, but with the use of fidgets, they will be able to focus on my lesson and not be so wiggly. The fidgets and trampoline will be able to help regulate emotions as well.

Lastly, my class loves earning prizes. The prizes will be used as incentives for following the classroom rules. All of these combined will help bridge the gap in many areas for my students.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

15 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Rodrigues James Madison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Ogden, UT 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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC740X - Learning Letters Activity Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Little Tikes 3' Trampoline – Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ninja Life Hacks Self Management 8 Book Box Set (Books 33-40: Impulsive, Lonely, Sad, Ambitious, Zen, Feelings, Motivated, Self Disciplined) • Amazon Business $41.81 1 $41.81
JJ779 - Button Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LC127 - Unlock It Number Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Educational Insights Big Money 3-D Magnetic Coins and Bills: 50 Magnetic Coins & Bills for Classroom or Home, Counting Skills & Pretend Play, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $35.40 1 $35.40
A Little SPOT of Life Skills 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, & Giving) • Amazon Business $35.20 1 $35.20
A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking, & Feelings Detective) • Amazon Business $34.54 1 $34.54
DD372 - Nuts About Counting • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
HH765 - Linking Number Monkeys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
A Little SPOT of Feelings and Emotions Educator's Guide • Amazon Business $26.05 1 $26.05
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $25.67 1 $25.67
LL108 - Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
DD764 - Count Link Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
LL426 - Squeeze Scoop Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EE289 - Tactile Numbers 1-30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LL917 - Shape Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EE258 - Tactile Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
EE259 - Tactile Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids: CBT Exercises and Coping Strategies to Help Children Handle Anxiety, Stress, and Other Strong Emotions • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
VOKOY 60pcs Crazy Loop Straws, Colorful Reusable Drinking Straws Funny Straws for Kids, Birthday Party, Parties, Carnivals • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
OCATO Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys 40pcs Party Favors for Kids Mini Squishy Kawaii Mochi Animal Squishies Cat Unicorn Squishy Mini Squeeze Stress Relief Toys for Kids Adults Treasure Box Toys, Random • Amazon Business $14.23 1 $14.23
PP1103 - Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Maykid Play Dough Tools for Kids, 46PCS Playdough Tools Kit Include Dough Accessory Molds Rollers Cutters Scissors and Storage Bag • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
PP1107 - Safari Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
PP1105 - Map of the USA Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
JJ314 - Colors Shapes Bingo • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
48 PCS 2 inches Stretchy Sticky Hands Toys Best Gift for Children Party Favors, Birthdays • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
JOVITEC 200 Pieces Mini Erasers Assortment, Colorful Cake, Digital and Animal Assorted Eraser Mini Novelty Erasers for Party Favors, Homework Rewards, Gift Filling (Style 2, 200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$869.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$912.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.10

Total project goal

$1,073.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,073.98

2 Donors

-$1,073.98

Donations toward project cost

-$912.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$161.10

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