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Mrs. Rauscher from North Royalton, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Rauscher's classroom raised $319

Tools for Tiny Achievers: A Special Start for Special Kids

Help me give my students engaging, accessible learning tools to support their cognitive, sensory, and physical needs—creating an inclusive preschool classroom where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

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Mrs. Rauscher North Royalton Elementary School
North Royalton, OH Grades PreK-2

My Project

I’m a first-year teacher working with an incredible group of preschoolers in an intensive special needs classroom. My students have a wide range of abilities, including cognitive, sensory, and physical disabilities. They thrive with hands-on, engaging, and individualized learning tools that support their unique learning styles and developmental needs.

As I begin my teaching journey, I’m seeking age-appropriate, accessible, and educational materials to create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

These resources will help us adapt activities for students with limited mobility, provide sensory-friendly tools, and offer visual and tactile aids that promote learning through play.

Your support will help me build a welcoming, well-resourced space where each child can learn, grow, and succeed at their own pace—no matter their starting point. Thank you for helping us lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and inclusion!

10 students impacted 4 donors
Mrs. Rauscher North Royalton Elementary School Grades PreK-2 North Royalton, OH View local requests 10 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Five Senses Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Snap & Match Beginning Sounds • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
It’s a Snap! Counting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Easy-Grip Jumbo Pegs & Pegboard Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Dough Scissors - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
GiftAmaz Social Emotional Learning Toys - Big Feelings Carrot Social Emotional Games for Kids - 26 Facial Expressions, 10 Educational Flashcard - Preschool Learning Activities Birthday for Kid 3-6 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Social Skills, Autism Learning Materials, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19

Materials cost

$228.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.83

Total project goal

$318.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.89

3 Donors

-$301.06

Donations toward project cost

-$271.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.83

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