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Ms. Ruiz from Bakersfield CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills/ Sensory Center/Rewards Student Store

Help me give my students supplies that we would like to use to teach them practical life skills as well as items that would help complete a sensory center and students rewards store.

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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.

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Hello Generous Donors,

The items requested would help for three areas:

1. The sensory items will help complete a Sensory Center we have been working/building. This area helps when students need a break and are having certain sensory needs and can also serve as a rewards area when students are on task.

2. The rewards items are used as a way to encourage students to be on task, engaged and putting in effort on a daily basis. They can earn money and then use to purchase items at the Student Store.

3. Lastly, the register will be using in unison with the Student Store, students will take turn learning how to use money and this will help them learn a very important life still.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for you consideration in helping us help students reach their potential.

Kindly,

Ms. Ruiz

Ms. Ruiz
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
AREYZIN Clear Storage Bins with Lids Kitchen Storage and Organizer 6 Pack Stackable Refrigerator Organizer Bins Lidded Pantry Organization and Storage Containers, 6.8 Quart • Amazon Business $28.49 3 $85.47
Graphite Smencils Cylinder - HB #2 Scented Pencils, 50 Count, Gifts for Kids, Party Favors, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Lakeshore Real-Working Cash Register • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Fun a Ton Squishy Dough Ball (12 Assorted) Neon Color Sensory Fidget, Stress Relief Therapy Tactile Squeeze Ball for Kids. Autism ADHD Toys. Classroom & Office Desk Calming Fidgets. F-401-12s • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Ravensburger Sea Turtle Floor Puzzle - 100 Piece • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
72 Pcs Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys, Easter Mini Squishy Animals, Stress Relief Squishy Toy Bulk for Easter Basket Stuffers, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Stocking Stuffers, and Party Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa & Doug - Solar System Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
4Pack Emotion Slow Rising Stress Balls - Super Soft Dough Balls for Anxiety Stress Relief - Stretchy Fidget Ball for ADHD Autism Sensory Toys - Classroom Prize Box Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$471.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.69

Sales tax

 $43.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.22

Total project goal

$668.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $668.13

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