This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
The students in my classroom are working on math, science, social pragmatic, and functional living skills. Most have cognitive impairments or multiple disabilities which prevent them from learning successfully in typical classroom settings. These children come from low income backgrounds where meeting daily needs is a challenge and, from their family's perspective, education is sometimes an afterthought.
Even still, my students love to learn; especially through hands on activities.
They require additional supports to help them stay focused and regulated throughout the school day.
My Project
My students are learning academic skills such as science and math, as well as functional daily living skills including self regulation, cooking, hygiene, cleaning and plant care.
My students love to learn, but many of them become over or under stimulated throughout the school day, preventing them from staying focused on the curriculum.
They need tools to help them self regulate so that they will be ready to learn. The yoga ball, bean bag chairs, and kinetic sand will give my class the sensory input that they need in order to actively participate within the school environment.
The window gardens are a hands on way for my students to take care of plants, which teaches them responsibility. Watching the plants grow healthy and strong is a motivational way to teach patience, pride in their work, and compassion. It builds into our science curriculum and the nutritional component of our daily living skills.
Because my students are learning at different grade levels, the white boards allow the flexibility to differentiate and personalize my lessons to meet the individual needs of each child, especially during math.
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
LuxFit Exercise Ball Chair, Black
• Amazon Business
$69.95
2
$139.90
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window
• Amazon Business
$18.73
2
$37.46
Big Joe Bean Bag, 98-Inch, Sapphire
• Amazon Business
$35.00
1
$35.00
Sensory Fidget Marble Maze Mat - Great Sensory Toy for Autism, Use for Stress Reducer | Occupational Therapy | Hand Therapy | Finger Therapy
• Amazon Business
$24.97
1
$24.97
Planters' Choice Organic Herb Growing Kit + Herb Grinder - Complete Kit to Easily Grow 4 Herbs from Seed (Basil, Cilantro, Chives & Parsley) with Comprehensive Guide | Unique Gift
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036)
• Amazon Business
$19.85
1
$19.85
Bouncy Kids fidget chair bands (4 pack: green, blue, red, purple) for ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs - Good for hyper active kids who are fidgety
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Sensory Sand Ultimate Set -- Over 3 Lbs of No Mess Magic Sand for Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Materials cost
$308.07
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$342.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.47
Total project goal
$403.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$403.16
8 Donors
-$353.16
Donations toward project cost
-$300.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.97
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
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 Mrs. Ponnambalam and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
