Help me give my students some basic learning necessities. I am teaching a mix of underserved 6th, 7th & 8th grade Special Education students who are severely challenged. Appropriate materials are limited and costly. Please, help us out!
$2,711 goal
This project expired on May 29, 2025.
This project expired on May 29, 2025.
My Project
My students are my family for the 180 days a year that I have them in front of me. My goal is to provide them with a nurturing learning space; one where they feel safe, comfortable, and seen. And while I have been able to give them the best of myself, we are still desperately in need of appropriate learning materials.
My students are not performing on the same academic level as their peers in Middle School.
They have different social, emotional and academic needs.
They require materials not normally found on these grade levels so they can truly get the type of instruction that will help them learn the skills required for a successful and productive life. We have a tremendously supportive administration, but the bottom line is, that there is no additional money to provide what is needed.
The materials requested are some basic instructional tools for life skills students. The children can not learn in a traditional fashion and have a special set of needs that require hands on learning.
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
12 students impacted
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Lakeshore Life Cycles Theme Box
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• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$69.99
1
$69.99
Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 1-2
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$69.99
1
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Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards - Gr. 2-3
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$69.99
1
$69.99
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$60.79
1
$60.79
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Human Body Kit - Gr. 4
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Saddleback Educational Publishing Saddleback Hi-Lo Life skills In Action: Job Skills Sample Set, High School, Set of 5 Books - Adult
• School Specialty
$58.12
1
$58.12
Life Skills Math Series by Sue LaRoy, Paperback, Set of 5
• Quill.com
$55.49
1
$55.49
Remedia? Life-Skill Lessons Book Series
• Quill.com
$47.17
1
$47.17
Teen Practical Life Skills Workbook - Facilitator Reproducible Self-Assessments, Exercises & Educational Handouts (Teen Mental Health & Life Skills Workbook)
• Amazon Business
$43.65
1
$43.65
Lakeshore Vocabulary Folder Game Library - Gr. 4-5
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
Daily Life Skills Big Book Gr. 6-12 (CCP5793)
• Quill.com
$36.99
1
$36.99
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes
• Amazon Business
$20.71
1
$20.71
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use
• Amazon Business
$20.36
1
$20.36
Carson Dellosa - Life Skills Preparing Students For The Future Revised Book Gr 5-8
• Teachers' School Supply
$14.86
1
$14.86
Life-Skill Lessons: Work Place Words | Reproducible Activity Book
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$2,118.62
Vendor shipping charges
$123.65
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$31.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,304.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$406.60
Total project goal
$2,710.65
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