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.
My Students
My students walk into the classroom every day eager to learn and ready to redefine themselves as scholars, mathematicians, scientists, artists, writers, archaeologists, and engineers. They make great strides in speaking their first sentences, learning to successfully go to the bathroom ,mainstreaming into their general education classrooms, and mastering life skills to live as independent as possible. They love collaborating with their peers, using technology to support their learning, uncovering methods to retain knowledge, and modeling traits of democratic citizens to become leaders in their school. Our school, a Title I, is a part of a nationwide program that serves students who come from low-income families.
Despite the many challenges that these students face, my students know that my high expectations for them does not waiver.
I continue to challenge my students to become contributors to society and know that greatness is oozing out of all of them.
My Project
As a brand new special education teacher, I want to build a functional classroom that best serves my amazing students. I teach kids with autism and as of right now I have three lovely boys who are in the 3rd-5th grade. All of them are nonverbal but are so eager to communicate through assistive technology (AT), sign language, and eventually verbally! My students need an interactive classroom to foster a love for learning. Success is dependent on the classroom environment and the available resources. I want to give my students the best opportunity to live as independently as possible.
Children with autism thrive off of having sensory items (wobble cushion, flex ball, kinetic sand, water beads, etc) that make them feel safe and calm.
These therapy tools and items help my kids with sensory processing so they can function more independently in their everyday lives. Other necessary items to promote independence for daily living are headphones to help regulate their noise sensitivity, manipulatives to learn grade-content curriculum, and real-life objects that they’ll use later in life.
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
Weighted Lap Pad Weighted Lap Blanket - Calming Portable Sensory Support - Multiple Sizes & Prints - 7 lbs & W 24" x H 18" - Neon Dinos
• Amazon Business
$49.49
1
$49.49
Sorbus Kids Foldable Teepee Play Tent Playhouse Classic Indian Style Play Tent and Carry Bag, Walls with Door, Window and Floor (White and Gray)
• Amazon Business
$42.07
1
$42.07
New Star Foodservice 24692 Fast Food Tray, 14 by 18-Inch, Black, Set of 12
• Amazon Business
$39.95
1
$39.95
Sorbus Spinner Swing – Kids Indoor/Outdoor Round Mat Swing – Great for Tree, Swing Set, Backyard, Playground, Playroom – Accessories Included (24" Mat Seat)
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
OUTREE Kids Pod Swing Seat 100% Cotton Child Hammock Chair for Indoor and Outdoor use (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Bare Home Weighted Blanket 10lb - Throw/Travel Size for Kids or Adult - All-Natural 100% Cotton - Heavy Blanket Nontoxic Glass Beads (Grey, 40"x60")
• Amazon Business
$34.40
1
$34.40
National Geographic Play Sand - 6 LBS of Sand with Castle Molds (Natural) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
• Amazon Business
Snug Kids Earmuffs/Hearing Protectors - Adjustable Headband Ear Defenders for Children and Adults (Black)
• Amazon Business
$14.75
1
$14.75
Snug Kids Earmuffs / Best Hearing Protectors – Adjustable Headband Ear Defenders For Children and Adults (Aqua Blue)
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
Snug Kids Earmuffs/Hearing Protectors – Adjustable Headband Ear Defenders For Children and Adults (Red)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Li’l Gen Water Beads with Fine Motor Skills Toy Set, Non-Toxic Water Sensory Toy for Kids - 20,000 Beads with 2 Scoops and Tweezers for Early Skill Development
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
TR798 - Dont Let the Bugs Fall! Game
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.49
1
$8.49
Materials cost
$909.62
Vendor shipping charges
$29.99
Sales tax
$71.41
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,054.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$186.12
Total project goal
$1,240.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,240.78
13 Donors
-$619.00
Donations toward project cost
-$529.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$89.85
Matching donations from our partners
-$618.25
Match offers toward project cost
-$525.51
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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