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Ms. Brandi from Burien, WA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech Toys in the Classroom: Building Language, Friends, and Skills

My students need unique technology, such as cause and effect toys and battery interrupters to expand their social and language skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brandi's classroom raised $338

This project is fully funded

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My Students

As a Speech-Langauge pathologist in a low-income school district my students are faced with challenges in and out of the classroom. They thrive in situations that are consistent, allow them to succeed, and provide the opportunity for them to shine.

My students are a tapestry of experiences, strengths, and needs.

They require specialized instruction to access the general education curriculum. At our elementary school, we believe in providing learning through various functional formats that will prepare them for graduation, citizenship, and careers.

My Project

Several of my students require assistance to participate in games with peers and to play with toys. These unique technology items, such as toys and interrupters provide them the tools to gain independence, build social skills, and make friends.

The project provides independence, creativity, and knowledge through play.

You are helping a child accomplish goals and to play with peers. You are helping to reduce the frustration that frequently exists, by not being able to interact with the world around them. This project will provide access to functional and critical learning, that also serves as the building block for higher levels of communication. Even students who are not directly using the items are impacted by this project, as it allows them to interact with their peers, understand their ideas, and work together in ways they previously could not. This is a unique way of looking at technology as a means of enabling students of all abilities to interact.

The magnetic blocks allow students with motor planning goals to build a project without worrying about knocking down what they already built, the pop pop piano allows students to participate in music activities, the kitchen toys allow students with motor and language goals to have control over the pretend play scheme through them making creations for their peers rather than waiting for their peers to provide them toys, the interrupters allow battery operated toys to become operated by a switch and therefore allow all students to control the activity. Many students with motor and language goals have to wait for a peer or adult to assist them in socializing, but with toys, such as spinning wand or dog chasing game they can participate independently. Lastly, the light up blocks allow students with visual impairments to become more engaged in creative building.

Ms. Brandi Hazel Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 three‑quarters 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Battery Interrupter for Adapted Toys, Size "C" or "D" • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Joyin Toy Assorted Kitchen Appliance Toys with Mixer, Blender and Toaster Play Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Light Stax Illuminated Blocks Classic Set (24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mirari Pop! Pop! Piano • Amazon Business $22.41 1 $22.41
Marble Run Toy, FUNTOK Marble Race Coaster Set Marble Run Railway Toys Construction Building Blocks Toys Set Gift For Kids Toddler 105pcs • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Haktoys Dalmatian Spotty Dog Puppy Chasing Game Playful and Educational Set | Upgraded Version Playset with LED Flashing Lights and Music On/Off Button | Safe and Durable | For Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
40 PCS Magnetic Tiles Building blocks Toys by DreambuilderToy • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Toysery Kids Walking Pony Walk Along Toy Stuffed Plush Pony Toy, Realistic Walking Actions with Horse Sounds and Music (Battery Operated) Colors May Vary • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ALEX Toys Artist Studio My Art Spinner • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
TOMY Choo Choo Loop • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
9" Light Up LED Orbiter Spinning Wand with light up tentacles Hand Held Multi-Colored Wand • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
FanBell Walking Triceratops Dinosaur Toy Figure with Many Lights & Loud Roar Sounds, Real Movement (Battery Powered) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Let's Go Fishin' • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$233.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.68

Total project goal

$337.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.89

2 Donors

-$331.72

Donations toward project cost

-$287.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.17

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