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Ms. Lydia from Las Vegas, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Lydia's Project

Help me give my students use PECS printed in colors as they need visual aids in my classroom. snacks always keeps them energetic and ready to learn.

  • $379 goal

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

My Project

My classroom is a safe and supportive space for students with autism, where every day is a step toward growth, confidence, and connection. My goal is to create an environment that nurtures not just academic learning, but emotional and social development too.

To support my students in the most meaningful way, I am requesting a few key items:

A color printer to bring learning materials to life. Visuals are essential for my students — they help with comprehension, engagement, and communication.

A classroom keepers mailbox to promote organization and independence. Each student will have their own space for personal materials, helping them feel a sense of ownership and structure.

Buckets and caddies to keep our learning tools tidy and accessible during small-group and sensory activities.

The book It’s Okay Not to Be Okay, will help us have important conversations about feelings and mental health in a gentle, affirming way.

Every item on this list has been chosen with love and intention to meet the unique needs of my students. Your support will help us create a classroom that celebrates who they are and gives them what they need to thrive.

Thank you for believing in them — and in me.

Ms. Lydia Ruthe Deskin 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.

Las Vegas, NV 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 5 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - White • Best Buy Education $179.99 1 $179.99
Pacon Classroom Keepers 16.38 H x 31.5 W Corrugated Mailbox Blue Each (001308) • Staples $46.74 1 $46.74
Teacher Created Resources Confetti Buckets and Caddy Set with Six Buckets - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.99 1 $35.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

Materials cost

$284.00

Vendor shipping charges

$3.60

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.80

Total project goal

$378.66

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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