Help me give my students what they need to develop independence within a regular education classroom. Having individual drawer systems with activities that tap into their strengths provides opportunities to work without an adult and feel successful!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paynter's classroom raised $921
This project is fully funded
My Project
I love that our school is very inclusive of all students, providing safe classroom environments and activities so all students, including those with the most severe (dis)abilities, feel included and get to learn alongside their peers. In order for students to be successful, we have developed a system of scaffolding and building independence. This means 1-2 sets of drawers per student with tasks in each drawer that meet their learning needs as well as their skill level. The drawers get pretty beat up over the course of a year so some new ones are in order! I have looked at the students who are moving into my grade level, and those I'm passing on, and determined some specific needs that can be met through the activities and materials listed in this Donors Choose project!
The goals and interests of our students, as well as the content of the curricula used here, was all considered when creating this wish list of items.
The best thing about our school is how kids wrap themselves around other kids and support them where they're at. This is another reason we are able to maintain all kids in regular education rooms! Without the materials requested through Donors Choose, we would not have enough materials to spread out for all the kids who require them.
Again, I am ever so thankful to all the donors who support public education, its students and its staff! It's why I keep doing what I'm doing (even after 30 years!).
More than half of 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
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Dinosaur Activity Set (LER1262)
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$25.73
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$25.73
Huijing Montessori Preschool Learning Activities Busy Book - Workbook Activity Binder / Toys for Toddlers, Autism Learning Materials and Tracing Coloring Book
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$23.99
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$23.99
Pentel Energel 0.7 mm RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen - 10 Pack of New Assorted ink Colors, Metel Tip, Medium Line, Quick Dry No Smear
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EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use
• Amazon Business
$21.39
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$21.39
Huijing Montessori Preschool Learning Activities 29 Themes Busy Book - Preschool Workbook Activity Binder Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Autism Learning Materials and Sensory Toys Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$20.99
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$20.99
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• Amazon Business
$19.99
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$19.99
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Fine Motor Skills Toys with Safety Durability, Math Learning Resources for Toddlers 30PCS
• Amazon Business
$19.79
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$19.79
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Community Helpers Puzzle Set - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable
• School Specialty
$19.57
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$19.57
Tsomtto Counting Dinosaurs Bear Toy for Kid Occupational Therapy Tool Preschool Learning Math Manipulative Counter Color Sorting Matching Game Tweezers Fine Motor Toddler Boy Girl 3 4 5
• Amazon Business
$17.99
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• Amazon Business
$16.99
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$16.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle, 24 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$16.34
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$16.34
3 Bees & Me Wooden Pattern Blocks - Fun Montessori Learning Toys for Ages 3 to 9 - Tangram Shapes Puzzle Set with 155 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$15.99
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$15.99
Dinhon Busy Book Preschool Learning Activities Latest 30 Themed - Workbooks Activity Binders Travel Toys for Toddlers, Autism Learning Materials and Tracing Coloring Books Montessori Toys for Age 3 +
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Toddler Fine Motor Skill Toy, Clamp Bee to Hive Matching Game, Montessori Wooden Bee Hive Toys, Wood Color Sorting Puzzle Early Learning Preschool Educational Gift for 2 3 4 Years Old Kids
• Amazon Business
$13.59
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$13.59
CVC Words Games First Grade Classroom Must Haves, Phonics Games for Kindergarten First 2nd Grade, Sight Words Flash Cards Spelling Reading Preschool Learning Games Spelling Educational Toy Gifts
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$12.99
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$12.99
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Liontouch - Stop & Go Sign, Red & Green – 8.9 x 5.5 in | Durable & Reversible Lollipop-Shaped Foam Toy Paddle for School Patrolling Kids | Ideal for Teaching Children Traffic & Street Safety
• Amazon Business
$11.99
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6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink)
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$9.99
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Dot Markers Activity Book Fun Creative Coloring: Toddler Craft Fill the Dots, Cut Pages. For Kids Ages 2-5
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$6.99
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100 Dot Markers Activity Book: Do A Dot Art Coloring Book For Kids Boys and Girls, 5 Chapters 0f Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Animals And Vehicles ( Art ... For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten )
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$5.99
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$5.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Silvertech Two-Tone (C60-ST)
• Amazon Business
$3.21
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$3.21
Materials cost
$734.22
Vendor shipping charges
$7.37
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$782.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$138.11
Total project goal
$920.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$920.71
8 Donors
-$895.71
Donations toward project cost
-$761.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$134.36
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Paynter and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
