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Ms. Helen Teferi from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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D75 Special Education, Where Materials Make all the Difference

Help me give my students materials to learn! Every year, I get to a point where my students are learning and the flow is just right, and then all of a sudden, no ink, laminating paper or markers!

  • $1,133 goal

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

My Project

To whom this may concern,

My students need materials to learn!

Every year, I get to a point where my students are learning and the flow is just right, and then all of a sudden, our school is out of supplies! No laminating paper, no markers and no ink.

I can be creative to teach same vs. different, and sorting by colors. I can even be creative to teach kids to count on a number line. However at some point not everything can be taught with a worksheet or a video. My students need tactile, manipulative and individualized materials to learn and master the goals chosen for them each year. What I’m asking for is access to a years worth of materials so there are no more barriers to teaching my students.

In special education, all we have is the momentum of learning and slowing down the pace is not fair to my students as we essentially lose weeks of valuable time to learn life changing lessons. Today my student asked me “can you call my mom to tell her I know the seasons?” My face lit up with joy as I realized how much progress she made and how proud she was of herself. I want more of those moments! With your help we can foster more proud moments for these students and change their lives.

Ms. Helen Teferi P10X @ 67 Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

6 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Canon - Toner 067 Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan • Best Buy Education $84.44 1 $84.44
Velcro 0.5" x 900" Sticky Back Loop Fastener, White, Each (HLVEL155W) • Quill.com $81.39 1 $81.39
067 Toner Cartridges Set Replacement for Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw,MF654Cdw,LBP633Cdw,MF653Cdw,LBP632Cdw Printer Ink (Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow-4 Pack) • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 6 $70.44
HTVRONT Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves- 30 Pack 10x14 Reusable Pocket Protector Sleeves with Rings, Clear Plastic Sleeves Sheet Protectors for Teachers, Classrooms, Schools Supplies, Shop Ticket Holders • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Movable Alphabet Montessori Wooden Letters- Moveable Alphabet with Box Letter Mats - Lower Case Letters - Writing, Reading, Spelling, and Language Learning Materials (Red and Blue) • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
TIHOOD 210PCS Plastic Binder Rings Plastic Loose Leaf Rings Multi-Color Plastic Book Rings Flexible for Cards, Document Stack and Swatches Organization School Home, or Office Use, 7 Colors (20 mm) • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $32.79 1 $32.79
Brother - P-touch PT-H110 Easy Portable Label Maker Lightweight Qwerty Keyboard One-Touch Keys - White/Gray • Best Buy Education $31.47 1 $31.47
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $23.48 1 $23.48
Binder Pocket Velcro Closure 10pk • Teachers' School Supply $18.31 1 $18.31
72 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Avery Big Tab Insertable Paper Divider 8 Tabs Multicolor 1 Set (11111) • Staples $1.42 8 $11.36
Oxford Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, White, Lined on Front, Blank on Back, Flashcards for School and Studying, Recipe Note Cards, 500 Count (5 Packs of 100) (40176) • Amazon Business $6.57 1 $6.57

Materials cost

$917.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.01

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$962.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.91

Total project goal

$1,132.73

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