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Ms. Ashley from St. Albans, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blended Learning for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students meaningful remote learning with tactile materials and supports.

  • $219 goal

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My Students

I am a teacher of students with severe and multiple disabilities in an economically disadvantaged area. Remote learning has been difficult for my students and their families. They are typically hands-on learners who require a multi-sensory approach to learning.

My students thrive when provided hands-on materials that they can manipulate and explore.

I have sent all of my materials home to help support their learning while they are away from school. It is up to us, as teachers, to provide non conventional ways to teach abstract concepts. Not being able to be in front of my students during this time only makes this harder. Parents are frustrated and their children are not fully engaged due to a lack of materials to help support them.

Currently, I am providing lessons remotely that are goal specific to each of my students. Throughout this time, they are using an adapted academic curriculum with individualized materials to customize activities. Everyday we celebrate our student's accomplishments, no matter how small. There is nothing better then a smile and glance from a student to brighten any day!

My Project

No pandemic will stop me from helping my students learn the skills they need to be successful in life. My kiddos were learning function skills including how to identify objects, shop in grocery stores and participate in daily activities for living. Now my living room is my classroom and materials are shown on camera rather than in the students hands. Therefore, it is very important that I have the resources to help them grasp the concepts and skills they need to succeed in the next school year.

By creating tactile materials that can be used at home, I can invite my students to participate in learning.

I can use the materials to model for the parents what they can do to help support their children. The laminating sheets and Velcro will help me create accessible worksheets that will be used by my students in their homes. They will be sent home in the folders. The photo boxes will allow me to create individualized task boxes to meet their IEP goals and the caddies will allow students to take ownership of their own materials since for their health and safety they cannot share. My students have severe and multiple disabilities and need as many tactile supports as they can.

Ms. Ashley PS 811Q @ PS 136 - Mini Building Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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St. Albans, NY View local requests

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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Cases and Clear Craft Keeper with Handle - 16 Inner Cases Plastic Storage Container Box (Multi-Colored) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Storex Classroom Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, Color Assortment Will Vary, Case of 6 (00940U06C) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
AmazonBasics Letter Size Sheets Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack • Amazon Business $13.10 2 $26.20
Sticky Back Coins Hook and Loop Dots Self Adhesive Dot Tapes Roll 3/4" Diameter 1500pcs(750 Pair) - White • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
School Smart Extra Large 2-Pocket Folders, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
VELCRO Brand - Thin Clear Fasteners | General Purpose/ Low Profile | Perfect for Home or Office | 3/8" Circles , 56-Count - Clear • Amazon Business $3.49 2 $6.98

Materials cost

$153.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.83

Total project goal

$218.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.86

2 Donors

-$201.21

Donations toward project cost

-$186.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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