Help me give my students a fun and safe environment. New students coming next year with intense sensory deficits and new behaviors. These tools help us be prepared to teach vital self regulation skills!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Helen Teferi's classroom raised $2,506
This project is fully funded
My Project
Next school year, I will be working with a new group of students who may present with challenging and aggressive behaviors. I teach in the South Bronx, where access to classroom materials dwindles each year due to a lack of funding. Despite these challenges, I am deeply committed to ensuring that my students with disabilities never feel they have less than any other child.
To best support them, I’m requesting donations for materials that will help create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
The items on my wish list are carefully selected tools designed to boost motivation and teach essential emotional regulation skills. Your contribution (no matter the size) will make a meaningful difference. Please consider donating. Together, we can make a lasting impact on these students' lives.
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
Tumbl Trak Gymnastics Folding Tumbling Panel Mat
• Amazon Business
$499.00
1
$499.00
SUPERJARE 0.56'' Thick 24 Pcs 96 Sq Ft Rubber Top Exercise Equipment Mats, High Density EVA Foam Mats with Rubber Top, Interlocking Gym Flooring for Home Gym, Protective Workout Mat, Black
• Amazon Business
$237.49
1
$237.49
Children’s Factory Value Line 20 Tray Cubby Storage, Kids Cubbies for Daycare, Preschool, Classroom Organization
• Amazon Business
$197.72
1
$197.72
BOB Books Value Set
• Amazon Business
$106.81
1
$106.81
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil
• Amazon Business
$19.68
5
$98.40
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk
• Amazon Business
$11.74
8
$93.92
Outus 24 Pcs Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids Toy Storage Bins Classroom Storage Organizer Containers Books Bins With 15 Sheets Self Adhesive Labels for Classroom School Supplies(Multicolor)
• Amazon Business
$89.99
1
$89.99
HANDLANDY Animal Handling Gloves, Bite Proof Cat Gloves, Ideal for Rose Pruning, Gardening, Falconry, Pet Grooming (Ginger yellow, 16 Inches)
• Amazon Business
$19.80
4
$79.20
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Board Book Collection - Set of 8 Classic Children's Stories for Early Literacy Development and Vocabulary Building
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom
• Amazon Business
Lakeshore Magnetic Shape Sorting Rods
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
Avery Big Tab Insertable Plastic Divider 8 Tabs Multicolor 1 Set (11901)
• Staples
$2.37
15
$35.55
JoyCat Mystery Alphabet Box for Kids 52 PCS Letters Sorting Matching Game Activities Letter Sounds Fine Motor Learning Toys for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Present for 3+ Years Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Sorting!
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
ChuBuddy Strong Tube Regular Clip On, 1/2 Inches, Green - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$14.69
2
$29.38
Splash Of Color Magnetic Sorting
• Teachers' School Supply
$27.99
1
$27.99
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster QuickClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum (HNVC215B10)
• Amazon Business
$27.85
1
$27.85
LURLIN 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, 30 Pack Bulk Zipper Pen Pouches in Assorted Colors for Office College School Supplies Cosmetics, Cloth Pencil Case for 3 Hole Binder…
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Eric Carle Six Classic Board Books Box Set (World of Eric Carle)
• Amazon Business
$25.49
1
$25.49
Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$24.99
1
$24.99
Shimfun Play Food Sets,143Pcs Play Kitchen Accessories,Toy Food for Toddler, Fake Food Toys with Storage Bag, Pretend Food for Kids , Toy Kitchen Accessories for Boys Girls, Daycare Educational Toy
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Klickpick Home Children Plastic Dinnerware Set Of 36 Pieces 6 colors Kids Set Includes, Kids Cups, Plates, Bowls, Flatware Set, Toddler Dishes Tumblers Reusable, Microwave Dishwasher Safe
• Amazon Business
$18.87
1
$18.87
Sensory Chew Necklace for Kids and Adult, Pisool 6 Pack Chewy Necklace Sensory Silicone Teething Chewing Necklace for Autism, ADHD
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
edxeducation 22108 Transparent Pattern Blocks - Mini Jar - Plastic Pattern Blocks - Practice Sorting, Patterns, Measurement and Fractions - Sensory Play - Math Manipulative
• Amazon Business
$16.77
1
$16.77
Llama Llama's Holiday Library
• Amazon Business
$16.27
1
$16.27
10 Pack Plastic Art Trays,8 Colors Activity Trays Sensory Tray,Sand Tray Serving Trays,Art Trays for Kids,Crafts Organizer,DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
EOOUT 30Pcs Binder Pocket, Binder Organizer, 11 Holes Clear Poly Binder Envelope with Hook and Loop Closure, Plastic Binder Folders for School and Office Supplies, Letter Size
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery).
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Materials cost
$2,057.71
Vendor shipping charges
$10.77
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$30.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,129.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$375.77
Total project goal
$2,505.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,505.12
9 Donors
-$1,247.41
Donations toward project cost
-$1,069.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$178.36
match offer
-$1,247.41
Match offer toward project cost
-$1,060.30
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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