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Mrs. Mattis-Marsh from Peoria, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Practical Life Skills Experience

Help me give my students a calm space within our general classroom space.

  • $377 goal

This project expired on September 25, 2025.

This project expired on September 25, 2025.

My Project

Imagine a classroom where every student feels empowered to tackle daily challenges with a sense of accomplishment. That's the vision for my life skills classroom! Many of our young learners are just beginning to develop the independence needed for everyday tasks. We aim to equip them with the tools to masterself-care routines, navigate social situations, and contribute positively to our classroom community. Items such as child-sized cleaning tools, dress-up clothes with various closures, and interactive materials for understanding emotions will provide invaluable opportunities for hands-on learning. Your donation will directly foster independence and boost the confidence of these blossoming individuals, setting them up for success throughout their academic careers and lives."

Having a calming self- regulatory space as well as having items that may offer hands on experience will definitely be a plus for students.

The overall aim is to offer students solutions that will enable them to be functional in different situations and environments.

Mrs. Mattis-Marsh Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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

Never Before Funded 13 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 2 $31.98
Childcraft Manipulative Number Locks, Set of 20 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
Lakeshore Lacing Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Play22 Wooden Car Ramps Race - 4 Level Toy Car Ramp Race Track Includes 4 Wooden Toy Cars - My First Baby Toys - Toddler Race Car Ramp Toy Set is A Great Gift for Boys and Girls - Original by Play22 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Lakeshore Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Magnetic Train Cars - 8 Piece Educational and Skill-Building Wooden Toy for Boys and Girls Magnetic Train, For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Vileafy Pull Back Toy Cars Bulk – 34 Pack Mini Diecast Vehicles for Kids – Metal Friction Powered Toy Car Set – Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Dot Markers, Washable Dot Markers for Kids Toddlers & Preschoolers, 4 Colors Bingo Paint Daubers Markers, 1 each, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Blue, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Toddler Wooden Toys Montessori Learning Education Preschool Sets Games for Boy Girl 3 4 5+ Years Old, Pack of 6 (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$277.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.44

Total project goal

$376.29

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