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Mrs. Etchells from Bakersfield CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies to Apply Knowledge

Help me give my students school supplies necessary for me to create a positive effective learning environment.

  • $183 goal

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My Students

My students are serviced by Kern County Superintendent of Schools. It is a low income special education program that services students who are diagnosed with moderate to severe Autism. The students in my class are mainly severe. They struggle with basic skills such as communicating and interest in academic tasks.I use many items in my class such as manipulatives and various personal rewards systems to keep my students on task.

When I am able to have my students get engaged in a subject it is such a great joy.

My students require a personal earning system that is tailored to them and their specific needs. With this need comes alot of use of velcro and laminations as well as manipulative items and matching bins to keep them following directions and making good decisions.

To be able to further service and keep my students having items that will help them learn and be engaged I am always updating and creating new things. Funding is always helpful when their is a need in the classroom.

My Project

The materials and classroom supplies I am requesting are necessity to help my classroom function, I myself use these supplies to teach on a daily basis. I laminate items so that my students are able to have an accessible and reusable materials. Also to prevent my students from ripping them which in an Autism classroom can be a daily struggle but I wouldn't want to teach anywhere else. My students require multiple supports and procedures to enable them to have a great learning experience. The clipboard I have requested will be used to keep my student data on.

The walking ropes will allow me to bring structure and calm to our chaotic lines.

It is not always easy to have my ducks get in their rows. With this I plan to teach my students how to line up so that we can all remain together and safe. It is a vital concept that I want my students to learn so when they are in the community with parents as well as when we go on our field trips they can remain close and safe in any situation. I will implement and use these ropes on a daily basis multiple times a day.

Mrs. Etchells
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trade Quest Plastic Clipboard Opaque Color Letter Size Standard Clip (Pack of 6) (Dark Green) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Scotch 5-Inch Soft Touch Pointed Kid Scissors, 12 Count Teacher Pack, Green (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $8.84 2 $17.68
Grab & Go, Kids Walking Rope (10 Child). Teacher Designed. Extra Safety Feature on Handles. Hi Viz Detail. Includes Free Learning Games for Walks Guide • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Safety Walking Rope with Colorful Handles for Up to 6 Children,10 Children and 12 Children-Perfect for Daycare Schools and Teachers. • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
AmazonBasics Letter Size Sheets Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack • Amazon Business $13.10 1 $13.10
Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 36 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens is Perfect for School, Office, or Home (4 Color) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sticky Back Coins Hook and Loop 1100 Pieces 20mm/0.78" Diameter Self Adhesive Dots Tapes (550 Pair Sets White) Extra+100 Pieces • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
24-Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser - Magnetic Eraser for Dry Erase Pens and Markers, Ideal for Kids, Home, School and Office, Assorted Colors, 1.9 x 1.9 x 0.7 Inches • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$112.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.35

Total project goal

$182.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$182.34

2 Donors

-$182.34

Donations toward project cost

-$154.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.35

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$0.00

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