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Ms. Riccardo from New Britain, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visual Supports That Look Like Me!

Help me give my students a diverse representation of themselves in the books that we read and the visual supports they need.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Riccardo's classroom raised $415

This project is fully funded

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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.

My Project

Many children with disabilities have strong visual skills, and visual supports can help take advantage of those strengths. Visual communication tools such as objects, photographs, picture symbols, daily schedules, and choice boards can provide the support necessary to greatly improve a child’s ability to communicate, helping children be more active, independent, and successful participants in their lives.

Through visual supports, students can learn to communicate with others and make sense of the world around them when in the school setting.

I have discovered the importance of having my diverse students represented in the books we read and the visual supports we use in class. We will use these classroom basics like card-stock, Velcro, printer ink, and laminating sheets for creating the visual supports needed to make successful learners!

Ms. Riccardo Smalley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

New Britain, CT View local requests

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

28 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $34.13 1 $34.13
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 11.45 x 17.48-Inches, 25-Pouches (TP3856-25) • Amazon Business $14.39 2 $28.78
Desk Organizer Tray - Letter Tray in Black Metal Mesh for Organizing Files, Papers, Bills, Folders, Letters, Binders, and More. Desktop Paper Tray Rack for Home, Office, or School … (5 Tier) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Original HP 67XL Tri-color High-yield Ink Cartridge | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YM58AN • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
E is for Empathy • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
VELCRO Brand Thin Clear Tape | 15 Ft x ¾” | Cut Strips to Length | Home Office or Crafts Fastening Solution | Large Roll, 91325 • Amazon Business $16.93 1 $16.93
VELCRO Brand Mounting Squares | 200pk, 7/8" White | Adhesive Sticky Back Hook and Loop for Teacher Supplies, Office Organization (30705) • Amazon Business $16.40 1 $16.40
Mixed Me! • AKJ Education $16.19 1 $16.19
Your Name Is a Song • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
Under My Hijab • AKJ Education $13.83 1 $13.83
All Because You Matter • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Neenah Premium Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 250 Sheets (91901) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Portion Control Snack Bags (BPA free) ~ 3 1/2" x 5 7/8" ~ (64 bags x 2 = 128 bags) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
A Little SPOT of Belonging: A Story About Being True to Yourself and Making Friends • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$311.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.11

Total project goal

$414.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.07

4 Donors

-$194.24

Donations toward project cost

-$186.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.39

Matching donations from our partners

-$194.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$165.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.58

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