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Ms. Valenzano from Lincoln Park NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills and More

Help me give my students the ability to independently retrieve task boxes and file folders to help broaden their life skills.

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Life skills are a collection of basic skills learned through learning and/or direct life experience that allow individuals and groups to effectively manage issues and problems experienced in everyday life.

Teaching life skills to special education students is crucial because it equips them with the tools they need to navigate their daily routines and interact successfully with their environment.

These skills enable students to become more independent, self-reliant, and confident in their abilities.

Making sure that everything has its place in the classroom is essential. Organization and labels will help the students become more independent. They will be able to find what they need without asking for help. Labeling and organizing systems will also make it easier for students to clean up thoroughly and efficiently.

Ms. Valenzano
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS Extra Large Photo and Craft Keeper w/16, 4" x 6" Case 2/CT (215626) • Quill.com $63.89 2 $127.78
Iris File Storage Durable Plastic Crate Letter/Legal Size Clear (STP-54269) • Staples $16.57 3 $49.71
Velcro Sticky Back Fasteners - 3/4" x 50 ft, White, Roll • Blick Art Materials $33.08 1 $33.08
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Staples 30% Recycled File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Manilla 100/Box (ST56675) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Staples Hanging File Folder 1/5-Cut Tab Letter Size Standard Green 50/Box (ST266262-CC) • Staples $12.34 1 $12.34
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 1 $10.37
Avery Adhesive Laser/Inkjet Name Badge Labels 2 1/3 x 3 3/8 White with Blue Border 100 Labels Per Pack (5144) • Staples $3.80 1 $3.80

Materials cost

$269.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.30

Total project goal

$368.64

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Total project goal

 $368.64

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 $368.64

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