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Mrs. P. from Milwaukee, WI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adapting Books: Access for All

Help me give my students access to books in a meaningful way with laminating sheets, printer ink, book binding combs, a heavy duty hole punch, and paper cutters.

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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 Students

My students are a vibrant bunch of boys who just want to be able to learn just like everyone else. Their intellectual disabilities often prevent that from happening. They all have different backgrounds. My students are a mixture of nationalities, languages, and disabilities. This is part of what makes them special. What they have in common is trauma, poverty, and a desire to learn despite their disabilities.

I have entered a new chapter this year by teaching lower functioning students than I have had in the past 10 years.

In the past, most of my children have been fully functional in the school, and fairly independent. This year I have 3 functionally nonverbal students, and 2 that need full assistance in the bathroom. I greet every student with a hug each morning, and have seen amazing growth in the short time we have been in school. One student tells me each morning how he missed me, which melts my heart...and I have to hold on to that later in the day when he is yelling and swearing at me.

My Project

Though my students are 1st-5th grade, cognitively, many of them are near a 2 year old level. They are unable to access books in the classroom in any sort of meaningful way. Many years ago I attended a Professional Development session for adapting books for students with cognitive disabilities. I was so excited to give my students the gift of interacting with books! They were able to participate in answering questions (difficult for a nonverbal student) by choosing pictures, matching pictures on the pages, telling what they think might happen next, and the list goes on!

All students, no matter their ability level, should be able to interact with books in a way that is meaningful to them.

I want to be able to print books, laminate them for durability, and match pictures to the pages so students can learn matching, numbers, letters, colors, and a host of other skills they need. Students with less developed book handling skills will have books put in binders so it is easier to learn those important handling skills without fear of tearing the book apart. Binding combs, laminating pouches, ink, paper cutters, and a hole punch are all important materials to allow me to assemble and adapt the books for effective student use.

Mrs. P. Forest Home Avenue School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Milwaukee, WI 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

8 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 933 Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Original Ink Cartridges, 3 Cartridges (CN058AN, CN059AN,CN060AN) for HP Officejet 6100 6600 6700 7110 7510 7610 7612 • Amazon Business $37.89 2 $75.78
Crystal Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches - Pack of 200 Sheets (9" x 11.5") • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Bostitch Electric 3-Hole Punch, AC or Battery, Black (EHP3BLK) • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
Swingline Paper Trimmer/Cutter, Guillotine, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheets Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $24.36 1 $24.36
Avery Mini Durable View Binder for 5.5 x 8.5 Inch Pages, 0.5 inch Round Ring, 1 Binder - Black (27725) • Amazon Business $6.79 3 $20.37
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Fellowes 52326 Plastic Comb Bindings, 1/2" Diameter, 90 Sheet Capacity, Black (Pack of 100 Combs) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Fellowes 52507 Plastic Comb Bindings, 5/16" Diameter, 40 Sheet Capacity, Black (Pack of 100 Combs) • Amazon Business $6.61 1 $6.61

Materials cost

$214.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.76

Total project goal

$291.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.76

9 Donors

-$291.76

Donations toward project cost

-$248.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.76

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 $0.00

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