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
I work at a Title I Middle school, located in South-East San Diego. Most of the kids don't have access to many things we take for granted, both in and out of the classroom. One hundred percent of students at our school receive free breakfast and lunch, and nearly forty-three percent are English Learners.
I teach in a special education classroom with students that have moderate to severe disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism.
Their disabilities inhibit them from full inclusion into the community, affect the way they interact with others, and impact their ability to live independently.
The daily functional curriculum in my classroom focuses on basic reading, writing, math, communication, social, and independent living skills. This helps the students to learn the basic skills that they will need to become independent adults.
My Project
These STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities will be used in my Special Education classroom for hands-on learning and fun. These activities help promote critical thinking skills. My students will be excited to use these manipulatives after finishing their math and science assignments. They look at it as a reward; little do they know that they are learning so many new skills. These materials such as boxes, Tinertoys, IQ Builder, Plus-Plus, Creative Kids Flakes, etc. will also help those students who need hands-on learning and sensory learning to progress towards their goals. Lastly, this allows students to think about creativity and work and communicate together to create their own pieces of art.
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
Sterilite 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack
• Amazon Business
$30.46
3
$91.38
Fun Mags Magnetic Blocks 100-Piece Set 3D Magnetic Building Blocks, STEM Educational Magna Magnetic Tiles Magnet Toys for Kids, Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$45.99
1
$45.99
TINKERTOY 30 Model Super Building Set (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$42.88
1
$42.88
Blocks Rock! A STEM Toy and Educational Game for Competitive Structured Block Play, Ages 4
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Goobi 110 Piece Construction Set Building Toy Active Play Sticks STEM Learning Creativity Imagination Children’s 3D Puzzle Educational Brain Toys for Kids Boys and Girls with Instruction Booklet
• Amazon Business
$39.50
1
$39.50
LINCOLN LOGS – Oak Creek Lodge – 137 Pieces – Ages 3+ Preschool Education Toy
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Strictly Briks Classic Baseplates 10" x 10" Building Brick Base Plates 100% Compatible with All Major Brands | Baseplates for Building Towers, Tables & More | 12 Colorful Baseplates
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Plus-Plus - Open Play Construction Set - 400 piece - Learn to Build Basic
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Creative Kids Flakes – 1400 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set for Safe, Fun, Creative Building – Educational STEM Construction Toy for Boys & Girls - Non Toxic – Ages 3 and Up
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Top Blocks Game Kit
• Amazon Business
$24.97
1
$24.97
EMIDO Building Blocks Kids Educational Toys STEM Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Safe Material for Kids - 120 pieces with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$16.98
1
$16.98
Materials cost
$413.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$37.85
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$487.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.06
Total project goal
$573.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$573.75
5 Donors
-$188.96
Donations toward project cost
-$162.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.40
match offer
-$382.51
Match offer toward project cost
-$325.13
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 Ms. Bird- Miller and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
