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Mrs. McGuire from Bridgeport, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Communication Boards & Tools for Special Needs Students with Autism

Help me give my students the ability to communicate by giving them communication cards and board because some of my students struggle with language and expressing themselves.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McGuire's classroom raised $276

This project is fully funded

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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

Many students with Autism struggle with communication, with both expressive and receptive language. By providing my students with a communication board, they will be able to use picture cues and cards to identify their wants and needs.

Communication boards are so critical to students with Autism; they encourage communication while maintaining autonomy and independence.

These boards and cards will help us, as teachers, understand our non-verbal students and foster communication in the classroom environment.

Since these boards/cards are portable, it's very easy for students to take them with them to other classrooms, outside for recess, and to specials. These boards also can be modified to specific lessons or skills, and foster growth for students who otherwise wouldn't be able to verbally communicate at school.

Mrs. McGuire Barnum School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bridgeport, CT 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
First Then Visual Schedule for Kids –Premium Durable Plastic –32 Communication Cards –Autism Learning Materials –Special Education Classroom (English) • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
Ctosree 246 Pcs Communication Book Small Tools for Visual Schedule Picture Cards Include 3 Ring Binder Dividers 100 Adhesive Labels 5 Card Dividers for Kids ADHD(Multi Color) • Amazon Business $17.79 4 $71.16
Visual Schedule for Kids Routine Cards Home Chore Chart Autism Learning Materials, 5 Charts and 35 Colorful Cards, Schedule Board with Adhesive Sticky Strap for Kids Classroom School • Amazon Business $8.59 2 $17.18
Geyee Visual Schedule for Kids with Autism Toddler Daily Routine Chart Schedule Board Autism Learning Materials Aspergers ADHD for Home, 60 Pcs Picture Schedule Cards(Blue) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
27 Autism Communication Cards Visual Aid Nonverbal Communication Board Speech Delay Feelings Emotions Flash Cards Autism Special Needs Cue Cards Language Learning Toys for Kids Children Adults • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
37 Pcs Autism Communication Card Visual Aid Special Ed Nonverbal Communication Board Autism Learning Materials Picture Flash Card ASD Behavior Keyring Kids Adults with Autism or Special Need • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$201.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.36

Total project goal

$275.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$275.74

2 Donors

-$275.74

Donations toward project cost

-$234.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.36

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$0.00

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