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

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Communicate, Connect, and Thrive: Enhancing Social and Functional Skills

Help me give my students materials to become the most functional and independent communicators!

  • $238 goal

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Ms. Breheny has another project! Donate to Help Us Scan, Save, and Share Student Success! to help her classroom.

$179 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Communication is the foundation for building connections, expressing needs, and thriving in everyday life. This project aims to provide resources and tools that support students in developing essential social and functional communication skills. The materials funded will include engaging games, visual aids, and hands-on activities that promote teamwork, emotional regulation, and practical conversation strategies.

These resources will be used in interactive lessons designed to help students navigate social situations, express their thoughts and feelings effectively, and build meaningful relationships with their peers.

With your support, we can empower students to strengthen their communication abilities, fostering confidence and independence that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom. Your contribution will make a lasting impact on their journey to becoming more effective and connected communicators.

Ms. Breheny Adlai Stevenson Campus Young Adult Borough Center Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Breheny

Bronx, 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

45 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AAC Visualized: A Visual Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
SkillEase Story Cues 2 Skilled Sequencing Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Skills Game, English Language Learners Games, Storytelling Cards, Sentence Building and Picture Cards • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Solution Seekers Problem Solving Scenarios for Kids - Autism Learning Materials - Speech Therapy Materials, Emotional Regulation, and Reasoning Skills - Therapy Cards for Therapists and ASD Kids • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Pressman Toys - Lets Go Fishin • Teachers' School Supply $18.57 1 $18.57
Sentence Building Board Game, Grades K-2, ELL • Quill.com $18.12 1 $18.12
Pressman Toys - Bean Bag Toss • Teachers' School Supply $14.21 1 $14.21
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Halloween Gifts, Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$165.82

Vendor shipping charges

$3.61

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.63

Total project goal

$237.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$237.55

1 Donor

-$237.55

Donations toward project cost

-$201.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.63

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$0.00

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