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Mrs. Kasuske from Great Falls, MT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Education Supports!

Help me give my students the sensory and communication tools they need to be the most successful in our special education classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kasuske's classroom raised $1,065

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help my students get their individual sensory and communication needs met. This project will support students utilize classroom sensory tools to help with de-escalation. The project will also help the classroom give students a variety of seating options, and ways to communicate and help us to continue to create items for individual use.

My students range in grades from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade and the majority of the students have a diagnosis of Autism.

By using the materials requested within the classroom, I can assist students to feel calm throughout their school day and also provide them with a variety of ways in which they can learn to de-escalate when feeling overwhelmed. Students use visual schedules throughout the school day to ensure they understand what is happening and when it is happening. Lamination will be used to create words/picture cards needed for each schedule.

Overall, I am asking for support to update my classroom sensory options for students to be as successful as possible at school!

Mrs. Kasuske Morningside 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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Store More Black Grouping Chair Pockets - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $89.22 2 $178.44
Art3d Liquid Fusion Activity Play Mat for Kids, Pack of 9 Tiles 12" X 12", Multi-Color • Amazon Business $129.98 1 $129.98
Sterilite Small Pencil Box Plastic, Molokai Blue Tint, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $42.49 2 $84.98
Smile4autism Small Tools Perfect to Keep Your Loose Visual Picture Cards Organized. Autism ABA, ADHD, Language & Apraxia Aspergers (5 Dividers (Soft Strips) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240 Count, Bulk Classroom Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $42.02 1 $42.02
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $41.52 1 $41.52
ReachTherapy Solutions))) Weighted Lap Pad for Adults & Kids | Portable Sensory Support | 5 lbs – Neon Dinos | Click to See More Colors & Sizes • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ReachTherapy Solutions))) Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Portable Sensory Support | 3 lbs - True Blue | Click to See More Colors & Sizes • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Educational Insights Pete the Cat Calming Light Filters 3-Pack, Reduce Glare & Flicker, Easy Setup for Office, Hospitals, Home & Classrooms • Amazon Business $33.11 1 $33.11
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners| General Purpose Peel & Stick | Perfect for Home or Office | 15ft x 3/4in Roll | White • Amazon Business $15.47 2 $30.94
Intex Beanless Bag-Inflatable-Chair, 45" X 45" X 28" • Amazon Business $30.51 1 $30.51
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $12.05 2 $24.10
Abilitations 1482975 Chewlery, 6-1/4", Translucent Pastel Colors (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $23.45 1 $23.45
WXBOOM Self Adhesive Dots 1400pcs (700 Pairs) 0.79" Diameter White Hook & Loop Dots Sticky Back Coins 20mm for School Classroom Office Home • Amazon Business $11.43 2 $22.86
hand2mind ColorMix Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Toddler Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner (Set of 3) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
TYH Supplies 100-Pack 5 x 7 Inch 5 Mil Clear Hot Glossy Thermal Laminating Pouches Lamination Sheet Laminator Pockets • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
HONGID Toys for 1-10 Year Old Boys,Star Projection for Kids 3-9 Year Old boy Gifts Toys for 3-8 Year Old Girls for 4-7 Year Old Girls Educational Sensory Toys for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
40 Pcs Happy Face Stickers Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Sticker Small Sensory Strip Smile Sticker for Kids Reward Chart Behavior Student Teacher Early Learning School Desk Classroom Fidget Supply • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tilcare Chew Chew Pencil Sensory Necklace 3 Set - Best for Kids or Adults That Like Biting or Have Autism – Perfectly Textured Silicone Chewy Toys - Chewing Pendant for Boys & Girls - Chew Necklaces • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$855.30

Vendor shipping charges

$7.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$905.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.73

Total project goal

$1,064.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,064.86

1 Donor

-$1,064.86

Donations toward project cost

-$905.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$159.73

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$0.00

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