Help me give my students a refrigerator, air fryer and other items they need to learn how to live more independently and safely.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tess's classroom raised $2,160
This project is fully funded
My Students
These students have the biggest smiles and the most joy to give to this world. Their laughter gives you a goal, a purpose. You want to keep giving them reasons to smile and laugh. You want to get up each day and give them your best. My students have mild to severe mental and physical disabilities. These young people, and their families, face challenges each day that most people don't even have to think about. They are strong and capable. They demonstrate joy in a way that inspires the people around them.
My Project
Our classroom is being transformed into an apartment, complete with a tree and doorbell at the "front" door and an aquarium(or fireplace, depending on the time of the year) in the "living room." In this space, students are learning how to be more independent in their daily living skills. We learn concepts, such as, how to safely answer the front door; how to clean our kitchen, bathroom, living room and then we practice these concepts within our "apartment." Students practice conversations over meals, sharing their space with others, fair play, good sportsmanship, etc. around our large family table. We practice preparing meals for ourselves and guest, cleaning are spaces, as well as sorting, organizing, and planning our daily lives.
We start our class at the family table, by greeting each other and asking/ answering inquiring questions.
We move forward by introducing or recalling a concept that we are working on (recently it has been about rights and responsibilities- for example we have a right to have a job and to seek reasonable accommodations but we also have a responsibility to do our work well and professionally.) Then we move into practicing our newly introduced concept, such planning a football party, how many participants, sending out invites, how to appropriately respond to an invite, appropriate attire, will all of our friends be able to access what we are doing or do we need to think about altering anything, should we discuss any of those potential needs with our friend, food and supply list, do we have enough money in our budget, preparing the food, serving the food, answering the door, conversations, fire extinguisher use, first aid use, clean up, saying goodbye. Each aspect is practiced and worked through to help students be able to function at a more independent level.
More than half 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
Midea 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator, WHD-113FB1 - Black
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$217.65
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$217.65
Geek Chef Air Fryer Toaster Oven, 6 Slice 24QT Convection Airfryer Countertop Oven, Roast, Bake, Broil, Reheat, Fry Oil-Free, Cooking Accessories Included, Stainless Steel, Silver, 1700W
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$149.99
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$149.99
Preserve Reusable BPA Free Everyday Tableware Set with Cutlery Made from Recycled Plastic: 4 Plates, 4 Bowls, 4 Cups and 24 pieces of Cutlery, Pepper Red
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$26.50
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$132.50
COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/Off, ECO Mode and Easy One-Touch Buttons, 0.7cu.ft, 700W, Black
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$64.99
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$64.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4)
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$61.83
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$61.83
Amazon Basics Kitchen Rolling Microwave Cart on Wheels, Storage Rack, Wood/Chrome
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$59.99
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$59.99
Hamilton Beach Classic Hand and Stand Mixer, 4 Quarts, 6 Speeds with QuickBurst, 290 Watts, Bowl Rest, Black and Stainless (64651), New
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$49.99
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$49.99
LEGO Chain Reactions (Klutz Science/STEM Activity Kit), 9" Length x 1.06" Width x 10" Height
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$18.07
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Naturskool Number Peg Boards Wooden 1-10, Free eBOOK | Montessori Math Materials for Toddlers | Preschool Early Learning Educational Math Toy with Number tracing for Boys and Girls 3+ Years
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$33.50
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Mason Jar Bathroom Accessories Set 8 Pcs - Foaming Soap Dispenser,Toothbrush Holder,2 Apothecary Jars, Flower Vase,Soap Dish,Vanity Tray,Toilet Paper Holder Storage Bin,Vintage Farmhouse Decor (Black)
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$32.99
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Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Red - SCCPVL600-R
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$31.72
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$31.72
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner
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$29.99
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$29.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner
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$29.99
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Umite Chef Silicone Cooking Utensil Set, 38 pcs Silicone Cooking Kitchen Utensils Set with Wooden Handle, Non-stick Heat Resistant - Best Kitchen Cookware Set- Khaki(BPA Free, Non Toxic)
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$29.99
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BELLA Electric Ceramic Titanium Griddle, Make 10 Eggs At Once, Healthy-Eco Non-stick Coating, Hassle-Free Clean Up, Large Submersible Cooking Surface, 10.5" x 20", Copper/Black
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$29.99
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$29.99
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened with Eraser, Yellow, 72-Pack (13972)
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$29.98
36 PCs Wooden Sorting Stacking Balancing Stone Rocks Educational Preschool Learning Toys Large Small Building Blocks Game Stones Lightweight Puzzle Set for Kids 3 Years Old
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$29.69
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Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard，Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office , Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (2 Pack)
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$13.99
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$27.98
Amazon Basics 6-Piece Fade Resistant Bath, Hand and Washcloth Towel Set - Black
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$26.99
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Motorized STEM Toys For 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys & Girls, 10 in 1 Building Blocks Multilevel Challenges Toys For Kids, Educational Construction Learning Toys, 3d Puzzles, Ideal Christmas Birthday Gift
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$26.90
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$26.90
MEROCO Montessori Practical Life Brushing Teeth Model and Cards Montessori Homeschool Learning Preschool Toys for Toddlers
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$26.69
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$26.69
Hasbro Games The Game of Life Electronic Banking
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$26.49
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$26.49
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener
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$26.00
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$26.00
Learn & Climb Play Money Set for Kids – Realistic Dollar Bills, Coins, Credit & Debit Cards & Checkbook. Add-on for Pretend Play Cash Register
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$24.99
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$24.99
Monopoly Ultimate Banking Board Game (Amazon Exclusive)
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$24.99
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Expo Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 1 gal
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$22.07
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Sunix Montessori Screw Driver Board for Kids, Screw Sorter Game Basic Skills Educational Sensory Learning Toy for 3 4 5 Year Old Kids Toddlers, Preschool, Classroom STEM Montessori Toy
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$21.99
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$21.99
LEGO Gadgets (Klutz Science/STEM Activity Kit)
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$21.99
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$21.99
Biubee 11 Pcs Montessori Screw Driver Board Sets- Kids Montessori Screw Materials Practical Basic Life Skills Educational Learning Toys for Children Kids Over 3 Year Old
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$20.99
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MR.SIGA Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo for Bathroom Cleaning, Black, 1 Set
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$20.98
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G & S Metal Products Company Non-Stick 6-Piece Toaster Oven Baking Pan Set - Non-Stick Baking Pans, Easy to Clean and Perfect for Single Servings
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Premium Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids (Set of 5) Nesting Bowls for Space-Saving Storage, Easy-Grip & Stability Design Mixing-Bowl Set Versatile For Cooking, Baking, & Food Storage
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$19.99
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Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit
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$19.75
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MONOPOLY Classic Game
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$19.00
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F.EASY.D Big Pop Game Board Fidget Toy, Rainbow Chess Board Popper Dice Game Fidget Toy, Simple Bubbles Fidget Popper Dice Game Board Toy for Parent-Child Time, Austim Stress Relief for 2-8 Kids
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$18.99
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Counting Dinosaurs Toys for Kids with Sorting Bowls Toddler Learning Activities Ages 2-4 Montessori Preschool Educational Toys for 3 4 5 Years Old Boys Girls Birthday Gifts Autism STEM Toys(102 PCS)
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MANKEKE Big Size Pop Fidget Toy with Dice, Rainbow Chess Board Push Bubble Family Multiplayer Game for Kids and Adults, Autism Special Needs Stress Relief Silicone Toys (Chess Board-4 Colors)
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LOVKIZ 12 Inch Shut The Box Dice Game with 10 Dices, 2-4 Players Wooden Family Dice Board Game Colorful Design for Kids Toddlers Fun Learning Classics Shut-the-box Game
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Arteza Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Pack of 36 (with Fine Tip), Black Color with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens, Office Supplies for School, Office, or Home
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$17.98
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Lydaz Wooden Puzzles Counting Toys, Montessori Preschool Learning Educational Math Toys for Toddlers, Matching Shape Sorter Stacking Stem Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 Year Olds and Up
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$16.99
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$16.99
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Junior Game
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$16.99
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$16.99
Hasbro Gaming Clue Junior Game
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$14.88
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$14.88
Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pieces Mini Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Erasers for Home, Classroom, Office
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$13.99
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Learning Resources Time Activity Set, Homeschool, Back to School Activities, School Preparation Toys, Analog Clock, Tactile Learning, 41 Pieces, Ages 5+
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$13.43
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Chicago Metallic Non-Stick Toaster Oven Bakeware Set, 4-Piece, Carbon Steel
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$11.49
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$11.49
Chicago Metallic Non-Stick Toaster Oven Bakeware Set, 4-Piece, Carbon Steel
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$11.49
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$11.49
Basketball Court Pop Game Fidget Toy, Chess Board Jumbo Pop Pop Fidget Popper That Suitable for Parent-Child Time and Stress Relief Big Pop Fidgets for Girls and Kids (Yellow+Purple)
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$10.99
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LiKee Animal Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Pattern Blocks Sorting and Stacking Toys Peg Puzzle Preschool Montessori Educational Toys for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Age 3+ Years Old (32 Pieces & 8 Patterns)
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$10.99
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Geek Chef Air Fryer Oven Cookbook: 600 Delicious and Affordable Air Fryer Recipes for Your Geek Chef Air Fryer Toaster Oven
• Amazon Business
$10.99
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$10.99
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray, Everyday Cleaning Solution for Countertops, Floors, Walls and More, Lemon Verbena, 16 fl oz - Pack of 3 Spray Bottles
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$10.93
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$10.93
Hasbro Connect 4 Game
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
LOUKIN Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Whiteboard Eraser, Glass Board Eraser(Gray), Free 3.4 oz Whiteboard Cleaner Included, for Classroom, Home and Office Use
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$9.45
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$9.45
24 Pack Kitchen Dishcloths - Does Not Shed Fluff - No Odor Reusable Dish Towels, Premium Dish Cloths, Super Absorbent Coral Fleece Cleaning Cloths, Nonstick Oil Washable Fast Drying (Multicolor)
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$7.98
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$7.98
EXPO 1884309 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count
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$6.99
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$6.99
EXPO 8473KF Precision Point Whiteboard Eraser
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$6.66
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Materials cost
$1,779.16
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$26.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,835.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$323.97
Total project goal
$2,159.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,159.82
18 Donors
-$1,746.12
Donations toward project cost
-$1,499.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$246.92
Matching donations from our partners
-$396.06
Match offers toward project cost
-$336.65
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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