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Ms. Vazquez from Bayside, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games for Students With Autism

Help me give my students with Autism board games to increase socialization in the classroom.

  • $169 goal

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Ms. Vazquez has another project! Donate to End of Year Fun Celebration to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $34.
2X

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.

My Project

The board games I’m requesting will directly support the development of social, communication, and cognitive skills in my students. Games like shark bite and ka plunk increase verbal expression, improve language comprehension, and foster peer interaction. Games improve fine motor skills, taking turns, and color recognition in a fun, stress-free way. These games provide structured opportunities for students to engage with each other, which can be crucial for students with special needs who might otherwise struggle with social interactions.

The main goals for this project are:

• Fostering social interaction: Help students practice turn-taking, sharing, and communication through interactive gameplay.

• Enhancing cognitive skills: Support the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory.

• Building confidence: Create positive experiences around socialization and learning, helping students feel more comfortable interacting with peers.

• Strengthening motor skills: For some students, these games will help improve their fine motor coordination through hands-on activities.

My students are special because each of them brings unique strengths and challenges. As students with special needs, they often require individualized approaches to learning and socializing. Many of them face difficulties with communication and social interaction, which is why structured, supportive environments—like playing board games—are crucial for their development. These games provide a safe, predictable setting where they can practice important life skills at their own pace, while also building relationships with their peers.

Ms. Vazquez P993Q at P130Q 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.

More about Ms. Vazquez

Bayside, 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

8 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snyders Mini Original Pretzels Twists .92 oz. 36 Bags/Box (220-00487) • Staples $23.94 1 $23.94
Shark Bite -- Roll the Die and Fish for Colorful Sea Creatures Before the Shark Bites Game! by Pressman Blue Sky, 5" • Amazon Business $20.96 1 $20.96
The Original Waterfuls Classic Handheld Water Game, Retro Vintage Games, 6 Interchangeable Panels, Handheld Games for 3 Year Olds, Preschool Games, Kids Games 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Water Toy Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pressman Toy Thin Ice Game, Ages 5 and Up - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $16.27 1 $16.27
Mattel Games KerPlunk Kids Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Simple Rules, Don't Let the Marbles Fall for 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Cupcake Toy Toddler Toy Learning Colors and Shape-Shape Sorting Toys for Toddlers-Geometry Manipulatives Toddler Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 - Toddler Montessori Toys for 18 month old girls boys • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
TOMY Pop Up Pirate Board Game - Swashbuckling Kids Games for Family Game Night - Kids Activities and Pirate Accessories - Family Board Games for Kids Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38

Materials cost

$110.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.28

Total project goal

$168.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.56

2 Donors

-$84.28

Donations toward project cost

-$71.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.64

match offer

-$84.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.64

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 $0.00

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