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Unlocking Potential: Supporting Special Education with Supplies & Books

Help me give my students access to modern stories of different cultures as well as accessible school supplies.

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  • $828 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our incredible students in the special education classroom inspire us every day with their resilience, creativity, and eagerness to learn. Each one possesses unique talents and abilities that deserve to be nurtured and celebrated.

With your support, we aim to provide them with the resources they need to thrive.

Your contribution will enable us to access essential supplies like sensory tools, adaptive equipment, and learning aids tailored to their diverse needs. Additionally, funding for books will open doors to new worlds, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for reading.

These resources like bulks color pencils or markers are not just materials; they are keys to unlocking our students' potential. With the right tools in hand, they can overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals. Your generosity will make a tangible difference in the lives of these extraordinary individuals, empowering them to reach for the stars and succeed in ways they never thought possible.

Thank you for being a part of our journey to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive."

Ms. Mitchell
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shuttle Art 504 Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Vibrant Colors, Pack of 42, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils, Wood Colored Pencils for Kids Teachers, Classroom Essentials, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Pastel Colors, 150 Count • Amazon Business $40.05 1 $40.05
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $38.69 1 $38.69
VECELO 16" LED Digital Wall Clock, Large Display Digital Countdown Clock with Remote Control, Auto-Adjustable Brightness, Calendar, Temperature, Dual Alarm, 12/24 H Format Digital Clock, Black • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (1,080 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Totally Middle School: Tales of Friends, Family, and Fitting In • Amazon Business $29.81 1 $29.81
WISE OWL Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Classroom Fidget Chair & Desk Bands - Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - ADHD School Student Sensory Fidget Band (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, 100 Washable Markers for Kids, 20 Scented Markers, Bulk Colored Markers, Gift for Kids [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.51 1 $25.51
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DINOSTRIKE Wireless Presenter Remote with Air Mouse Control, Rechargeable USB Presentation Clicker PPT Pointer RF 2.4GZ PowerPoint Clicker Slide Advancer for Computer Laptop Mac • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
GoGonova Cordless Hot Glue Gun, 15s Fast Preheating with 2Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port • Amazon Business $20.88 1 $20.88
Aigybobo Pencil Dispenser for Classroom, Wooden Pencil Holder for Desk, Teacher Must Haves for Organization and Storage, Pencils Straw Dispenser for Classroom Office Kitchen Restaurant (Wood) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
60 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Easter Basket Goodie Bag Stuffer Christmas Birthday Valentine for Kids Student • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SadoTech Wireless Doorbell for Home - Battery Operated, 1000 Feet, Wireless Door Bell w/LED Flash, 1 push button + 1 receiver, Baby Blue • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
UMIKU 100 Pack Animal Pencil Erasers 3D Desk Pet for Kids Mini Puzzle Take Apart Eraser Student Classroom Prizes Rewards Easter Egg Fillers Treasure Box Back to School Supplies Kid Party Favors Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Come On In: 15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home • Amazon Business $16.08 1 $16.08
Scream and Scream Again!: Spooky Stories from Mystery Writers of America • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Amazon Basics Hardboard Office Clipboard, 12-Pack, Brown • Amazon Business $14.53 1 $14.53
TREND ENTERPRISES, INC. Animals superShapes Stickers Variety Pack, 2500 ct • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty • Amazon Business $13.53 1 $13.53
Pilot, FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Pack of 10, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
SHARPIE Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Color Highlighters, Value Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Stickers Reusable Sensory Strips Adhesive Textured Strips Toys Stress Anxiety Relief Items for Adult Teen Classroom Desk Office Fidget Supplies (Inspiration) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Poet X • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Fresh Ink: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
64 Pcs Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Mandala Textured Sensory Strips Round Tactile Rough Calm Sensory Strips Landscape Marble Sky Hawaii Fidget Adhesives Relief (Starry Sky) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pencils Grips JuneLsy Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (12PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
XTTUSDMTZ 200pcs Cartoon Mix Stickers Pack, Cute Cartoon Princess Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Luggage Phone,Cartoon Anime Stickers for Kids Teens Adult • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44
Flying Lessons & Other Stories • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Dirza Fly Swatter - Funny Hand Shaped Fly Swatters -Durable - Colorful for Home/Indoor/Outdoor/Classroom/Office/Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
QQUK 106pcs Random Stickers Pack Adults Teens Kids Waterproof Sticker Decals for Skateboard Helmet Laptop Bicycle Hypebeast Bomb Stickers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
LOVIMAG Magnetic Hooks，25Lbs Magnets with Hooks for Cruise, Magnetic Hooks for Hanging, Fridge, Classroom, Refrigerator, Ceiling, Office, Kitchen. Grill, Garage-6 Pack of Green • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$663.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.11

Total project goal

$827.39

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