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Ms. Jess from Gretna, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Our Special Education Class Even More Special!

Help me give my students a new bean bag chair, everyday essentials, and a few snacks to help get them through the day!

  • $403 goal

This project expired on April 14, 2024.

This project expired on April 14, 2024.

My Project

"Sprinkle a Little Magic in Our Special Education Classroom!"

Imagine a place where learning isn't just about letters and numbers, but about igniting sparks in special minds.

That's our special education class, where each day brings new adventures. But we need a sprinkle of your magic!

With your help, we can light up our classroom with the wonders of tailored learning tools, turning every challenge into a colorful triumph. Your generosity will empower our students, not just academically, but in life skills that build confidence and independence.

And it's not just the kids who benefit. Your support is a treasure for our teachers too, offering them the gift of continued learning and growth.

We will make use of the bean bag chair for needed cool down time, snacks to help give energy to learn, and social emotional tools to help use manage our emotions!

Together, let's make our classroom a place where every child's potential shines bright. Your kindness can turn little hurdles into big victories!

"Join our journey of joyful learning. Every bit of magic helps!"

Ms. Jess Paul J Solis Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Gretna, LA 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

Never Before Funded 8 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Paper Mate Pens Variety Pack, InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Flair Felt Tip Pens, Assorted, 28 Count • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Do-A-Dot Rainbow Paint Markers - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 1 $19.76
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 1 $19.72
180 Days of Social-Emotional Learning for Second Grade (Social-Emotional Learning) • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
180 Days of Social-Emotional Learning for First Grade (Social-Emotional Learning) • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Carson-Dellosa Addition & Subtraction Bingo Board Game (140038) • Staples $14.68 1 $14.68
Learning Resources Who's Feeling What?,Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, 49 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90

Materials cost

$274.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.98

Sales tax

 $24.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.43

Total project goal

$402.85

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