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Ms. Trainor from Minneapolis, MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Communication at Home!

Help me give my students materials to learn beginning communication skills at home during distance learning!

  • $662 goal

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My Students

I am a speech-language pathologist working in an urban school, serving students from PreK through 4th grade. All the children I work with have a variety of strengths and needs on the autism spectrum. My students are from diverse backgrounds; including rich cultures and different socioeconomic statuses.

Distance learning will be challenging, but with some fun materials I can help my students and families be successful!

My Project

My students have a variety of communication skills, strengths, and needs. Many of the children on my caseload are beginning communicators, and during distance learning I want to help them and their families have more opportunities to learn and practice communication throughout their day.

I want to make communication at home fun!

Many of the families of my students have limited access to toys in their homes. Providing them with some simple, yet effective materials will be very helpful when we are meeting online and working on communication. Typically when I am teaching requesting and commenting skills I will use highly reinforcing objects. Bubbles, fidget toys, pop tubes, and flashing spinners will all be helpful in this endeavor. I am requesting duplicates of most of the materials so I can share with multiple families. A document camera will be a great addition when I am trying to share materials with students and families (visuals, books, directions, etc.). I will be providing live and recorded lessons as well during distance learning, and having a flexible stand for my phone will make it easier for me to create those videos.

Ms. Trainor Sullivan STEAM School Grades PreK-2

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

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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Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Little Kids Fubbles No-Spill Bubble Tumbler Minis Party Favor 12 pack, Includes 2oz bubble solution and a wand per bottle (assorted colors) • Amazon Business $24.37 5 $121.85
Fidget Pop Tube Toys for Kids and Adults 6 Pack, Pipe Sensory Tools for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Cool Bendable Multi-Color Stimming Toys Great as Gift, Party Favors, and Prizes for Fidgeters • Amazon Business $9.95 10 $99.50
OKIOCAM S USB 2-in-1 Webcam and Document Camera for Distance Learning, Video Conferencing, Remote Working, Stop Motion, Time Lapse, Overhead Video Recording, Super High Definition 1440p • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Plastic Juice Bottles with Lids, Juice Drink Containers with Caps for Juicing Smoothie Drinking Cold Beverages, 12 Oz, 35 Count • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
BubblePlay 2 Bottles - 64-Ounce Bubble Solution - Includes Free Funnel - Fun Bubble Machines, Refills, Birthdays for Kids All Ages - Non Toxic • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Toysmith Super Stacking Tops Kit • Amazon Business $6.39 5 $31.95
Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy for Toddlers and Babies 9 Months and Up with 5 Balls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $31.75 1 $31.75
PROLOSO 15-Pack LED Light Up Flashing UFO Spinning Tops with Gyroscope Novelty Bulk Toys Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Bulk Mini Stress Ball Assortment - 50 Pack of 2 Inch Balls in Multi Colors and Designs, Squeezable Toy for Kids Stress Relief Party Favor Supplies & Small Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
Phone Tripod, MOUNTDOG Mini Portable Camera Stand Holder, Extendable Tabletop Desktop Tripod Legs Compatible with iPhone/Camera/Samsung/Smartphone/Webcam, 360° Rotation, Black • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$524.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$562.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.29

Total project goal

$661.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $661.92

3 Donors

-$328.76

Donations toward project cost

-$283.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.56

match offer

-$328.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$279.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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