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Ms. O from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Ready for a New School Year!

Help me give my students fun and effective reinforcers to encourage them to learn and play during their school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O's classroom raised $738

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 an energetic, sweet and creative group of young individuals who enjoy being in the school environment and interacting with their peers and teachers. During these interactions, my students enjoy playing with toys while they are on a break from doing work. In addition to using these toys during break times, these toys are also used to help develop their social and requesting skills.

My students are primarily diagnosed with Autism and require effective reinforcers (such as toys) to help maintain on task behaviors, to encourage the use of language and to help teach and foster social skills throughout the day.

My Project

My project is to help get ready for the 2020-2021 school year! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, my students have not been in the classroom since March. As we are anticipating a return to school this September, I want to be able to create an environment that will help the students get excited for their return to school and to help them return to an environment that encourages an increased use of language and appropriate play and social skills.

Having materials and toys in the classroom that serve as both reinforcers and learning tools will help create the environment students need upon their return to school.

Ms. O PS138M @ PS189M Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

8 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stalwart Foam Mat Floor Tiles, Interlocking EVA Foam Padding Soft Flooring for Exercising, Yoga, Camping, Kids, Babies, Playroom – 4 Pack • Amazon Business $28.11 4 $112.44
PP282 Magnetic Color Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
EE226 PreWriting Magnetic Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FF667 Magnetic Shapes Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Morvat Foam Building Block Set- 140 Piece Soft Multi-Colored Building Blocks Sets Educational Stacking Blocks, Foam Building Blocks for Kids, Non-Toxic &BPA Free -Great Bath Toys for Babies & Toddlers • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Boxiki kids Musical Instrument Set 16 PCS | Rhythm & Music Education Toys for Kids | Clave Sticks, Shakers, Tambourine, Wrist Bells & Maracas for Kids | Natural Toys with Carrying Case • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
RE173 Little Hands Tool Tote • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GiddyGo Teepee Tent for Kids | Teepee Tent for Boys or Girls with Fiberglass Poles and Mesh Window | Indoor / Outdoor Kids Tent for a Toddler or Child | Child Safety Test Lab CPSC Certified • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
On Track USA Figure 8 Wooden Train Set, 35 Piece Deluxe Set- Comes in A Clear Container, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
GG758 The Maze Cube • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
BC553 SeeInside Sorting Bucket • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
ES130 Hoberman Spheresupsup • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Kidzlane Play Doctor Kit for Toddlers and Kids - Kids Doctor Play Set - 7 Piece Dr Set with Medical Storage Bag and Electronic Stethoscope for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Orsen LCD Writing Tablet 10 Inch, Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet, Erasable Reusable Writing Pad, Educational Christmas Boys Toys Gifts for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys(Blue) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Orsen LCD Writing Tablet 10 Inch, Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet, Erasable Reusable Writing Pad, Educational Gifts for 2-6 Year Old Girls Boys(Yellow) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
novelinks Big Bubble Bottle 12 Pack - 4oz Blow Bubbles Solution Bubble Blowing Summer Toy for Party Favor Outdoor Activity • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
DS122 Pop Play Sensory Dimpl • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Balls for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard Outdoor Game • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Gleeporte Counting Bears with Coordinated Sorting Cups | Sorting, Math Skills | (67 Pcs Set) | 60 Bears | 6 Cups | Storage Bag, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 2 Oz Cans, Ages 2 & Up, (Amazon Exclusive), Multicolor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$577.23

Vendor shipping charges

$11.12

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.65

Total project goal

$737.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$737.66

6 Donors

-$583.25

Donations toward project cost

-$499.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.74

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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