Help me give my students materials that can actively engage them in learning how to use communication skills! These include skills related to articulation, accepting/rejecting, cause and effect, vocabulary expansion, language comprehension and expression, inferencing, and social skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sally's classroom raised $998
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My Students
As a speech-language pathologist, I currently work with 60 students to improve their speech, language, and communication skills; their ages range from 3 to 21! My number one priority is to aid students with communication difficulties to “find their voice” and “talk back” in order to better access their general education curriculum. These communication difficulties could include but are not limited to impediments with the ability to: a) understand communication messages being directed towards oneself, b) express one’s own communication intent (e.g. wants, needs, opinions), c) pronounce words/sounds in a correct manner (mispronunciation and/or speech impairments are often associated with low self-esteem and a higher chance of bullying), d) speak fluently instead of g-g-getting caught on a word, e) know what to say, who to say it to, and when to say it, as well as many other communication-related issues.
Students who struggle with speech/language skills have had an even harder time learning/practicing effective communication strategies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making what we do together even more important!
Masks and online school/social interactions have limited how my students are able to maintain relationships. It's been so important to keep working with them to achieve more meaningful communication interactions!
My Project
The materials and supplies that I am requesting are vital for teaching my students how to use their voices and "talk back" in effective ways! Ultimately, these items will help my students learn more about their own world and how to communicate better within that world. The Chipper Chat game will help my students practice articulation of speech sounds. The animals, food, and block items will help with categorizing, finding meaning between words, and determining similarities/differences between familiar items. The preschool play sets (e.g rocket launcher, balloon launcher, Mr./Mrs. Potato Head, car garage, etc) will help establish cause and effect, build language for requesting/rejecting, and expand vocabulary use in natural communication situations. The Vocabulary in Context and Mini Mystery books will enable students to learn and hone language comprehension, language expression, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. The puppets and community cars will align with my social language curriculum to help students evaluate social scenarios and determine the best socially appropriate responses, while still taking in to account individuality and diversity.
One of the most important aspects of communication is learning what to say when to say it, and whom to say it to; working on these skills improves communication interactions with peers, teachers, family, and community members.
These materials would make a world of difference for me as a speech and language therapist trying to help my students communicate with all the people in their world. I am required to individualize lesson plans to target specific skills based on student needs. Each and every one of these items would be used on a weekly basis - and many items on a daily basis. These materials would contribute greatly to my ability to facilitate individual lesson plans to target language development, improved communication skills, and a more engaging learning environment.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
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$32.99
RR897 - Lets Go Shopping Fruit Basket
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
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$32.99
LM826 - Hardwood Community Vehicles - Set of 10
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
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$29.99
LiKee Balloon Launcher & Powered Car Toy Set Aerodynamic Cars Racers Party Supplies Preschool Educational Science Stem Toys with Manual Balloon Pump for Kids Boys Girls 3+ and Classroom (Yellow Monster)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
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$24.99
Moukiween Woodland Animals Figures – 14pcs Realistic Forest Animals Cake Toppers Creatures Figurines Playset Miniature Animal Toys Birthday Gift for Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$22.99
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$22.99
Jumbo Safari Animals Figures, Realistic Large Wild Zoo Animals Figurines, Plastic Jungle Animals Toys Set with Tiger, Lion, Elephant, Giraffe Eduactional Toys Playset for Kids Toddler Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$19.99
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$19.99
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts and Pieces Toddler Toy for Kids (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$19.62
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$19.62
Large Farm Animals Figures, Realistic Simulation Jumbo Plastic Farm Figurines Animal Toys Learning Educational Playset Party Favors Bath Toys Cupcake Toppers for Toddlers Kids
• Amazon Business
$18.99
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$18.99
Playskool Mrs. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts And Pieces Toddler Toy For Kids (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$18.46
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$18.46
Battat – 3 Car Garage – Shape Sorting Toy Garage with Keys and 3 Toy Cars for Toddlers 2 years + (5-Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$16.95
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$16.95
Battat – Shape Sorter House – Color and Shape Sorting Toy with 6 Keys and 12 Shapes for Toddlers 2 years + (14-Pcs)
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$16.60
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$16.60
Vocabulary in Context for the Common Core Standards: Reproducible Grade 4
• Amazon Business
$14.99
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$14.99
Vocabulary in Context for the Common Core Standards: Reproducible Grade 5
• Amazon Business
$14.99
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$14.99
Vocabulary in Context for the Common Core Standards: Reproducible Grade 6
• Amazon Business
$14.99
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$14.99
Duckura Jump Rocket Launcher for Kids with 5 Foam Rockets, Summer Outdoor Games Activities, Valentines Day Gifts Birthday Favor Gifts Toys for Boys Girls Toddlers Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Years Old
• Amazon Business
$13.98
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$13.98
Vocabulary in Context for the Common Core Standards: Reproducible Grade 3
• Amazon Business
$12.98
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$12.98
Pressman Charades for Kids -- The 'No Reading Required' Family Game, 5"
• Amazon Business
$11.72
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$11.72
Mini Mysteries: 26 Intriguing Mystery Stories to Improve Reading Comprehension, Listening Skills & Critical Thinking, Grades 3-6
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$805.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$847.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.58
Total project goal
$997.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$997.21
1 Donor
-$997.21
Donations toward project cost
-$847.63
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