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

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Creating Joyful and Meaningful Language Learning

Help me give my students materials to encourage learning, play, and communication. Language is learned in meaningful contexts, and providing materials that will foster joy and meaning for my students is essential for their language development.

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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

I provide speech-language services for children with diverse learning and communication needs, primarily in Prek to 1st grade. I serve students diagnosed with speech and language impairments, autism, and some students who are currently non-speaking / minimally speaking. My students learn best in contexts that spark creativity and joy and are meaningful to them. I strive to use a child-led approach to help my students reach their communication goals, whether using alternative and augmentative communication methods, spoken words, and/or written language to communicate their wants and needs, socialize, and access the school curriculum.

The selected flash cards, toys, games, and other products will help me use a highly motivating and engaging child-led, play-based approach to reach each student's diverse communication goals.

Thank you so much for considering this project. The children and I are thankful for your support.

Ms. Benzo PS 33 Timothy Dwight - Annex 347 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.

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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Go Together and Opposites Flash Cards Set - 200 Photo Cards with 7 Educational Language Matching Games for Speech Therapy, ESL, ELL, Dementia Activities for Seniors, Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Amazon Basics Rectangular Cork board with Aluminum/Plastic Frame, 3pack, 23" x 17", Brown • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
IRIS USA 6 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins Containers with Lids, 4 Pack, Sensory Bin, Craft Storage, Craft Organizers and Storage, Organizing Container for Home, Office and School Supplies, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.10 1 $24.10
Command 20 lb XL Heavyweight Picture Hanging Strips 16 Pairs (32 Command Strips), Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, Heavy Duty Wall Hanging Strips for Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $12.00 2 $24.00
Learning Resources Elephant in The Room Positional Word Activity Set - Educational Games for Kids Ages 4+, Speech Therapy Tools,Word Games for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Liberty Imports 24 PCS Big Building Blocks Playground Accessories Set, Early STEM Learning Creative Building Toy Bricks for Toddlers, Kids - Compatible with Duplo • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Secura 7.5 Inch Visual Timer, 60 Minute Oversize Visual Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool (Green) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Verb Flash Cards Volume 1 | 40 Action Language Builder Picture Cards for Kids and Adults | ESL Teaching Materials for Adults | Picture Cards for Speech Therapy and Home Schooling | Vocabulary Builder • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
5 New Lego Random Kid Minifigures - Children, Boys, Girls Minifigs • Amazon Business $15.32 1 $15.32
Potato Head Mrs.Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts And Pieces Toddler Toy For Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MAGDUM Zoo Magnetic Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 - Toddler Puzzle - Travel Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 - Magnetic Travel Games Baby Puzzle Kids Puzzle Toys - Puzzle for Preschooler Magnet Puzzles Games • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
Farm Magnetic Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 - Toddler Puzzle - Travel Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 - Magnetic Travel Games Baby Puzzle Kids Puzzle Toys - Puzzle for Preschooler Magnet Puzzles Games • Amazon Business $12.16 1 $12.16
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip - Pack of 16 • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts and Pieces Toddler Toy for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
USA Toyz Sand Molds Beach Toys for Kids - 23pk Sand Castle Building Kit Sandbox Toys for Toddlers, Compatible with Molding Clay or Play Sand, Beach Sand Water Toys Indoor Outdoor Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$301.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.36

Total project goal

$395.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.73

1 Donor

-$395.73

Donations toward project cost

-$336.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.36

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