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Ms. Joyce from Worcester, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills for Young Adults: Fostering Independence

Help me give my students items to build an inviting and functional work space.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joyce's classroom raised $1,159

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help give my life skills students a room to learn independence with activities of daily living. This project is requesting a collection of items that will help 30 students with special needs with their daily living skills. Items included in this project will help make their classroom a more functional and flexible work environment.

My students are an exceptional group of diverse learners, who work daily to learn and improve independent living skills.

Through this project we can get the items required to foster independence, both academically and through daily living instruction and collaborative projects. Please help these very deserving students meet their independence goals!

Ms. Joyce Forest Grove Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Worcester, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nourison Passion Bohemian Abstract Sunburst Area Rug, (8' x 10') • Amazon Business $116.01 1 $116.01
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $108.01 1 $108.01
Assorted Bright Colors Portable Plastic Storage Caddy 6-Pack for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization, (Lime, Orange, Pink, Purple, Teal, and Yellow) 3 Compartment • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $59.11 1 $59.11
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Heather Lavender, 48in - X-Large • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
OXO Good Grips Large Sweep Set with Extendable Broom,8.5" - 12" • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Teen Spirit Antiperspirant Deodorant, Pink Crush, 2.3 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Degree Men Original Deodorant 48-Hour Odor Protection Arctic Edge Deodorant For Men 3 oz, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $19.51 2 $39.02
IRIS USA 12 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Secure Lid and Latching Buckles, 6 pack - Clear, Durable Stackable Nestable Organizing Tote Tub Box Toy General Organization Small • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EXELME Night Light Projector Ocean Wave - Sound Machine with Soothing Nature Noise and Relaxing Light Show - Color Changing Wave Light Effects for Kids Adults Bedroom Living Room – White • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Fidget Bands for Classroom Chair, Seats, Desk, or Bounce Bands (12) - Anti-Snap & Non-Slip - Flexible Seating for Kids with ADHD and Sensory Needs • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Jasonwell 65pcs Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Set for Boys Girls Preschool Educational Magna Construction Kit Magnet Stacking STEM Toys Birthday Gifts for Kids Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
24Pack Stress Balls ,Squishy Ball Fidget Toys - Stress Balls for Kids and Adults,Alleviate Anxiety,Tension and Improve Focus,Squishy Balls for Class Rewards, Birthday Gifts, Party Supplies • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
AOTBAT Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths Set, 16 x 25 12 12, Set of Bulk Cotton Dish for Washing Dishes Rags Everyday Cooking Baking • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
12 Pack Small Colorful Plastic Classroom Storage Bins for Organizing Pencils, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Rainbow Containers for Kids School Supplies, 6 Colors (6.1 x 4.8 In) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Prextex Classroom Pencil Organizer Pencil Basket or Crayon Basket, Variety Colors (12 pack) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Oomcu Pack of 30 Travel Toothbrush Case Holder, 6 Color Plastic Toothbrush Case Portable Toothbrush Storage for Home and Outdoor • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
KitchenAid Asteroid Oven Mitt 2-Pack Set, Buttercup Yellow, 7"x12.5" • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52
25 Bulk Toothbrushes | Individually Wrapped | Manual Disposable Travel Toothbrush Set for Adults or Kids | Made with a Medium-Soft Large Head | Multi-Color | Travel Toiletry Oral Set • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
KitchenAid Asteroid Oval Pot Holder 2-Pack Set, Buttercup Yellow, 6.5"x10" • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Amazon Basics Non-Scratch Sponges, 6-Pack, Blue • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$940.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$984.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.82

Total project goal

$1,158.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,158.81

2 Donors

-$577.94

Donations toward project cost

-$493.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.19

match offer

-$577.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$491.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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