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Ms. Ferradas from Great Falls, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading and Math Support for Special Education Students!

Help me give my students flexible seating, weighted pads and blankets, sensory tools, markers and the supplies they need to not only support their reading and math needs, but their social and emotional needs as well!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ferradas's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

My Project

My name is Erica Ferradas and I am a self-contained special education teacher in Great Falls, Mt.

I am seeking support to provide supplies and essential sensory tools and materials that will enrich both the math and reading experiences of my students.

Sensory tools support my students in not only regulating their emotions but also making abstract ideas more concrete and accessible. The building tiles, alphabet center, and other tools are beneficial for my students with processing issues, attention difficulties, and other learning challenges.

All of the students in my classroom have learning and or social and emotional challenges and the floor pillows will give them a comfortable place to sit for story time or small group learning. These weighted lap pads and blankets and other sensory resources will support me in making sure their individual needs are met while pushing my students to excel academically. Your support will make a meaningful difference for all students in my classroom.

Ms. Ferradas Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Cushions Round Seat Pillows Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Chair Cushions Floor Pillow Reading Cushion for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Bouncyband Soft Dual Texture Portable Fleece Weighted Blanket – 5lb, 21” x 19”, Blue/Green Weighted Blanket for Children Aged 3+ – Sensory Aid Enables Focus During The Day & Better Sleep at Night • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
HERKKA 400 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Educational Insights - Alphabet Bean Bags • Teachers' School Supply $34.99 1 $34.99
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Calming & Comforting | Weighted Lap Animal | Weighted Teddy Bear | Sensory Weighted Animals | Weighted Lap Blanket for Sensory Disorder | Carrying Bag Included | 5 Lbs • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
OENUX Play Sand Construction Set, Beach Building Castle Kit w/ 2.2lbs Magnetic Sand, 4 Take Apart Construction Trucks Toys and Signs, Sensory Sandbox with Cover for Boy Girl Kid Toddlers Age 3-8 • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
uoozii 16" | 3 Pounds Grey Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Wikki Stix® Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Kinetic Sand Rainbow Modeling Sand 5oz. Unicorn Castle Containers Gift Set Party Bundle with Bonus Matty's Toy Stop Storage Bag - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Educational Sensory Fidget Toy Multiplication Pop It Double Sided12x12 & 12x24 Classroom Must Haves Learn Math with Educational Fidget Toy Adult and Child ADHD Fidget Sensory Toy Math Manipulatives • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Mr. Sketch 2054594 Scented Watercolor Marker, Broad Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22/Pack • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20

Materials cost

$377.98

Vendor shipping charges

$6.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.19

Total project goal

$494.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$494.59

1 Donor

-$494.59

Donations toward project cost

-$420.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.19

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$0.00

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