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Mr. Jon from Indianapolis, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills High School Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students the opportunity to grow. I am a Life Skills teacher at SHS in Indianapolis, IN. I work with students of all different types of disabilities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Jon's classroom raised $436

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love watching my students learn and grow. The kids I teach have all different types of disabilities. One thing works for one student while it may not for another. My students love to use different calming strategies. That might be a fidget or even a bean bag. Sometimes my students love to help me laminate items because it relaxes them. I will be teaching for the 2025-2026 school year, job skills, ELA and Math. I will have students from ages 14-22 years old in my classroom. Some of my students are non verbal.

Mr. Jon Shortridge IB High School Grades 9-12

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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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SINCHI 3-10 mil, 4-Roller Commercial Laminating Machine with Laminating Sheets, 55-Second Warm-up, 40 Inches/Minute, 13-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine for Office, School, Home • Amazon Business $129.95 1 $129.95
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
gisgfim 8 Pcs Math Posters Math Teacher Bulletin Board Posters Math Classroom Decorations For Elementary School Middle School High School Mathematics Education Banner Math Classroom Signs Must Haves • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
40 Pack Stretchy String Fidget Toys,Alpaca Sensory Noodle Strings,Textured Stretchy String for Kids Adults Stress Relief,Party Favors,Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Decorably 5 Vibrant English Posters for Classroom, 17x22in Matte-Laminated Educational English Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Bills • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
JA-RU Stretchy Ball (Pack of 3) The Original Dough Ball Fidget Toy Pack Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set for Kids and Adults Soft Bounce Stress Ball Therapy Ball Doh Pull and Stretch 401-3C • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55
Decorably 12 Math Posters for Middle School, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational Math Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$329.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.26

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.34

Total project goal

$435.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $435.60

7 Donors

-$405.46

Donations toward project cost

-$359.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.82

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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