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Mrs. Wentworth, OTR from Hghlnds Ranch CO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Significant Support Needs Students Need Sensory-Rich Materials

Help me give my students with vision impairments, a light panel, and blocks that we can fill with sound-producing items and visually interesting objects so they may learn how to request, describe and label through fulfilling play.

  • $597 goal

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My Students

The students of our Significant Supports Needs Program are in need of purposeful and educational materials that cater to their specific abilities, not disabilities. Impaired vision and hearing, challenges in mobility and physical limitations require a heightened level of engagement than just paper and pencil activities.

Our students ranging from Kindergarten through 6th grade, require unique materials that highlight or require more emphasis on developmental play and sensory-rich experiences much more than the neurotypical learner.

Our students will benefit from activities that promote social interaction, motor development, problem-solving and turn-taking elicited through play. We are proud our program continues to grow and draws families from nearby communities. As our students' needs evolve and grow, our materials need to evolve and grow with them.

My Project

The tunnel can work on spatial concepts, following multi-step directions and cooperation. The sound magnets encourage matching, wrist and finger usage. The blocks not only work on shapes, sizes, colors, and textures but manipulation, stacking, turn-taking, spatial directions, and hand functioning. The money pads tie in with our "store" and counting coins and bills.

Additionally, the light panel can enhance the reading experiences of our visually impaired students using an adapted book on top.

With the addition of an overlay and chalk markers, tracing and strokes increase the engagement of a reluctant writer. We can show growth through sensory-based play.

Mrs. Wentworth, OTR
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constructive Playthings Toys Ultra Bright LED Light Panel, Interactive Flat Panel Light Fixture with Translucent Toys, Educational Toy for Children 3 and Up • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Excellerations Refillable Window Blocks Wood Classroom Set for Young Learners(Set of 10) • Amazon Business $98.83 1 $98.83
LeapFrog Fridge Numbers Magnetic Set • Amazon Business $55.95 1 $55.95
Window Markers - 15mm Jumbo - 3 in 1 Nib with 28g Ink - Pack of 8 neon chalk pens - Loved by Teachers, Kids, Artists, Businesses - Use on Chalkboard, Whiteboard, Blackboard, Glass, Bistro • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register, Classic Counting Toy, 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
POCO DIVO 6-ft Play Tunnel Kids Tent Children Pop-up Toy Tube • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Scholastic Teacher's Friend Time & Money Learning Mats, Multiple Colors (TF7116) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19

Materials cost

$435.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.56

Sales tax

 $27.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.45

Total project goal

$596.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $596.33

4 Donors

-$596.33

Donations toward project cost

-$506.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.45

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