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Ms. George from Oakland, ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Education, Special Needs

Help me give my students snacks, games, and educational books/activities to met their special educational needs.

  • $541 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

My Project

Special Education students benefit greatly from having access to snacks, board games, educational games, books, and activities to teach them life skills. Snacks provide necessary nutrition that helps students maintain energy and focus throughout the day, especially for those who struggle with attention or sensory regulation. For many special education students, consistent access to healthy snacks can prevent behavioral issues linked to hunger or blood sugar fluctuations, helping them to stay engaged and emotionally balanced in class.

Educational games and activities, along with age-appropriate materials, play a vital role in reinforcing learning in a way that is fun and accessible.

These tools support differentiated instruction by allowing students to learn hands-on, visually, and interactively. Together, these resources create a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment where special education students can thrive academically and socially. Thank you!

Ms. George Messalonskee Middle School Grades 6-8 Oakland, ME View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Candy Variety Pack – 5 lb Bulk Candy – Stunning Snacks Variety Pack – Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped – Twizzlers, Sour Patch, KitKat • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 2 $28.00
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Must Haves – Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect and Build Social Emotional Learning Skills • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Junior Learning Phonics Board Games, Language Arts (JRL422) • Quill.com $20.96 1 $20.96
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Workbook For 50 Social Emotional Learning Lessons Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson-Dellosa Addition & Subtraction Bingo Board Game (140038) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Kids | 2 Players | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
zeyce Tic Tac Toe Board Game,Tic Tac Toe Family Game, Classic Board Game, Classical Family Board Game,Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$401.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.77

Sales tax

 $20.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.09

Total project goal

$540.60

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