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Ms. Lara from Van Nuys, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Back Board Games and Hands-On Learning!

Help me give my students turn-taking board games, farmhouse sorters, and play putty.

  • 1 donor
  • $299 goal

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My Project

My special needs students with disabilities, including Autism and Down syndrome, thrive with hands-on, interactive learning. I am requesting engaging board games, farm-themed sorters, and play putty to encourage social interaction, conversation, and turn-taking during our speech therapy sessions at school.

Early intervention is crucial for building communication and social skills, and these materials will provide fun, screen-free opportunities for learning.

Many of my students struggle with engagement, but hands-on activities spark their curiosity and encourage participation. With your support, I can make our speech sessions more joyful, meaningful, and developmentally enriching for my young students with speech and language delays.

Ms. Lara Erwin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Van Nuys, CA 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Baby Bigjigs Farm House Sorter (BJTBB108) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Counting Caterpillar Classic Toy, 11 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $24.37 1 $24.37
Peaceable Kingdom Snug as a Bug in a Rug Award Winning Cooperative Preschool Skills Builder Game for 2 to 4 Kids ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.71 1 $23.71
Tongues Out! The Squishy, Squeezy Preschool and Children Game - Educational Puppy Fidget Memory Color Matching Fun 2-4 Players for Ages 4+. Perfect Family Tabletop Game by Blue Orange Games • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Alphabet Island, Letter & Sounds Game, Language Development Toy, Alphabet Learning Toys, ABC Board Games for Kids, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Educational Insights Pete The Cat I Love My White Shoes Game Board Game for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.17 1 $19.17
Game Zone Diggin’ Doggies Board Game • Amazon Business $17.68 1 $17.68
Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms Rainbows and Unicorns Theraputty Medium Resistance, Fine Motor Skills and Hand Strength, Occupational Therapy Sensory Fidget Toy and Tool • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
INNER-ACTIVE Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms in The Barn Theraputty Soft Resistance, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength, Occupational and Physical Therapist Recommended • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
46PCS/Set Adjectives Kids Gifts English Flash Cards Pocket Card Educational Learning Baby Toys for Children Pre-Kindergarten • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$200.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.44

Sales tax

 $18.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.80

Total project goal

$298.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.64

1 Donor

-$298.64

Donations toward project cost

-$253.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.80

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