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Mrs. McNeal from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Productivity Powerhouse

Help me give my students a variety of activities that will further not only their educational experience but also help foster independent thinking and learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McNeal's classroom raised $639

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have 13 scholars with a diagnosis of Autism. Each one is unique in their own way, they see the world differently, which leads to creative problem-solving and fresh perspectives. I’m requesting the items to help my scholars think outside the box and offer innovative ideas in academic or social situations.

The task boxes will be highly effective in helping my students learn by providing a structured, engaging, hands-on approach to mastering skills.

They will encourage my scholars to work independently to complete task on their own which will build confidence in their abilities.

My scholars have unique strengths and qualities that make them special, they tend to be straightforward and honest. They often express themselves without hidden agendas, which can be refreshing in social and educational settings.

Mrs. McNeal New Sullivan Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

13 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bmag Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups,Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toy for Toddler, Pre-School Learning Toy with 90 Bears,2 Tweezers,11 Activity Cards,1 Storage Box • Amazon Business $19.69 3 $59.07
Coogam Preschool Magnetic Busy Book, 9 Themed Stickers Toys Fine Motor Skills Learning Binder Quiet Book Montessori Toys for Kids Toddlers Home Kindergarten • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Cutie Pie Toys Blocks Stacking Game, 3D Puzzle and Problem Solving, 20 Pattern Activity Cards, 13 Shapes, for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Ages 1+ • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Lakeshore Fish Tank Counting Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Matatalab Activiy Box For Tale-Bot Pro - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Uranus&No.1 Preschool Learning Activities Handwriting Practice Book for Kids, Toddlers Educational Montessori Toys Learn to Write Tracing Number Letters Workbook for 3 4 5 6 Years Old Kindergarte • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Creative Mosaic Drill Set for Kids, Creative Drilling Toy with Screwdriver Tool Playset, Electric Drill Toy & Rainbow Fasteners, Premium STEM Toys Building Set for 3+ • Amazon Business $28.50 1 $28.50
Two Strip Night & Day Daily Schedule Great Visual Behavioral Tool for Structure at Home, School & in The Community. (Laminate 120 PCS, Purple) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
MOONTOY 11 in 1 STEM Toys for 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Boy Birthday Gifts Building Toys Kids Age 4-8 5-7 6-8 Educational Blocks STEM Kits Activities Erector Set Robot Engineering Construction Creative Game • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Social Emotional Games for Kids & Toddlers - Make Faces to Describe Feelings & Emotions - 9 Emotion Cards - Social Emotional Learning Activities Toy for Home Classroom - Gift for 3 4 Year Old Girl Boy • Amazon Business $24.56 1 $24.56
hand2mind Makerspace Task Cards, STEM Learning Cards for Kids Grade K-2, 36 STEM Activities, Kids Building Projects, Learning Cards, Educational Toys, Fun Ideas on What to Build, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
hand2mind Makerspace Task Cards, STEM Learning Cards for Kids Grade 3-5, 36 STEM Activities, Kids Building Projects, Learning Cards, Educational Toys, Fun Ideas on What to Build, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Think2Master Colorful Alphabet & Numbers 100 pieces Jigsaw Puzzle fun educational toy for kids, school & families. Great gift for boys & girls ages 3+ to stimulate learning. Size:23.4” X 16.5” • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mini Building Blocks Cars Toys Sets 30 Packs Assembly Mini Cars Toys for Boys, Girls STEM Building Car Plane Construction Truck Fire Tank Police Engineering Cars Party Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Mini Building Blocks Cars Toys Sets 30 Packs Assembly Mini Cars Toys for Boys, Girls STEM Building Car Plane Construction Truck Fire Tank Police Engineering Cars Party Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $17.80 1 $17.80
hand2mind Filling My Jars Interactive Journal, Multicolor (95426) • Quill.com $17.50 1 $17.50
LLPT Hook Loop Dots 600PCS (300 Pairs) Heavy Duty Adhesive 1.2” Diameter Very Strong Sticky Dots Waterproof for Art Craft Classroom Office Home Deco Color Black (VDB180) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Trend Enterprises: Fun-to-Know Puzzles: Easy Addition, Learn to Add & Solve Basic Equations, 15 Three-Piece Two-Sided Puzzles, Self-Checking, 30 Puzzles Total, for Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Large Dry Erase Calendar - 27.8"x 40", Undated Monthly Wall Calendar Laminated, Blank Reusable Calendar Planner for Home, Office, Classroom, with Ample Daily Boxes, Notes, 6 Markers ＆ 8 Stickers • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Scissor Skills Preschool Activity Book: Learn to Cut Lines, Shapes, Fruits, Animals | Fun Cutting & Coloring Book for Kids | Preschool Learning Activities for 3-5 Year Olds • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$501.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.83

Total project goal

$638.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $638.85

2 Donors

-$319.42

Donations toward project cost

-$271.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.91

match offer

-$319.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$271.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.91

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