This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I am an autistic support teacher in a low income/high poverty school. My classroom is self-contained, meaning my students are generally amongst themselves. Because they spend so much of their day with me, I try to keep the classroom well organized and consistent.
My students face many challenges within their day so I work tirelessly to make sure my classroom is welcoming and a place they can relax and be themselves.
They are so eager to learn and motivated to work towards a goal. Being able to experience their successes with them makes all the sacrifices worth it.
My Project
This year I am opening a new autistic support classroom for grades 3-5. The students will be new to our school and I want them to feel welcomed. This is a huge transition for them and I would love to make sure my room is organized and calming.
Children with autism thrive in a classroom that is free of distraction and organized into visually labeled centers.
The requested items will be very helpful in building a visual classroom. With the laminating pouches and velcro, I will be able to create organized centers with their own personal schedules. They will be able to have new real-world PECs to help with language and needs. The dividers will be helpful to block off any distraction while working 1:1 and making sure centers are clearly defined. The puzzles and sorting activities will help my lower functioning students learn to be independent using lessons at their skill level.
JOYIN Play-Act Counting/Sorting Bears Toy Set with Matching Sorting Cups Toddler Game for Pre-School Learning Color Recognition STEM Educational Toy-72 Bears, Fine Motor Tool, Dice and Activity Book
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Melissa & Doug Disney Classics Alphabet Wooden Peg Puzzle, Developmental Toys, Sturdy Wooden Construction, 26 Pieces, 0.7” H x 11.6” W x 8.5” L
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Strenco 3/4 Inch - Pack of 500 Sets - Adhesive Hook and Loop Dots - White - 1000 PCS - 20 mm Coins
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
Materials cost
$518.59
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$556.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.18
Total project goal
$654.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$654.55
4 Donors
-$270.40
Donations toward project cost
-$229.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.56
match offer
-$384.15
Match offer toward project cost
-$326.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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