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Mrs. Norris from El Cajon, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovery and Library Center for Students With Disabilities

Help me give my students get the focus and energy release they need in my discovery and library center within my classroom!

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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 Students

My students are a fun, loving, caring bunch. They are enthusiastic and excited to be at school every day. They love to play with friends, dance, be silly, learn and stick to their routine. My classroom population is comprised of students with moderate to severe disabilities ranging from speech and language impairments to autism. All of my kiddos learn in a variety of ways and need different supports and services to help them grow and make progress!

My Project

My classroom is set up in a rotation schedule fashion, and within my rotations, there is a "purple center." This is my discovery and library center where students are able to read books and play with kinetic sand. My kiddos are in need of more materials within the center to be motivated to stay in the center and engaged in it. The trampoline and couch will give them the energy release they need. The rug will help them distinguish the purple center from others. A new discovery of mine is my students' love for puzzles; they stay engaged and concentrated when solving the puzzles. The kinetic sand I currently have is not in the best condition anymore, and the toys on here are for the sand so that they have options when playing with it. Other materials will aid them in stay in the center and engaged! Thank you so much for your consideration in helping my kiddos! We appreciate you!

Mrs. Norris W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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El Cajon, CA 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

14 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fun Furnishings Toddler Flip Sofa, Dark Blue • Amazon Business $72.19 1 $72.19
Little Tikes 3' Trampoline – Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $57.29 1 $57.29
LOCHAS Ultra Soft Indoor Modern Area Rugs Fluffy Living Room Carpets for Children Bedroom Home Decor Nursery Rug 5.3x7.5 Feet, Purple • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Post-it Dry Erase Whiteboard Film Surface for Walls, Doors, Tables, Chalkboards, Whiteboards, and More, Removable, Stain-Proof, Easy Installation, 4 ft x 3 ft Roll (DEF4X3) • Amazon Business $40.81 1 $40.81
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys For Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items for Kids, Liquid Motion Bubbler (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle arm, Construction, Pets Puzzle (24 Piece) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-5 - 24 Piece Puzzle for Toddlers Preschool Kids Jigsaw Puzzles - 4 Pack Vibrant Children Theme Learning Educational Puzzle Set for Kids 2 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Letter Puzzles • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
Aitey Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-5 Toddler Puzzles 9 Pieces Preschool Educational Learning Toys Set Animals Puzzles for 2 3 4 Years Old Boys and Girls (6 Puzzles) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Melissa & Doug 24pc Traffic Jam Floor Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Dry Erase Markers, Shuttle Art 15 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase,Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect For Writing on Whiteboards, Dry-Erase Boards,Mirrors for School Office Home • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Melissa & Doug Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box - Dinosaur • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
USA Toyz Sand Molds Beach Toys for Kids - 23pk Mini Sandbox Toys for Toddlers, Sand Castle Building Kit with Kinetic Sand Molds and Kinetic Sand Tools Compatible with Any Molding Clay and Play Sand • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45
EXPO 1884309 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Fun Construction Vehicles Pull Back Car Toy for Boys Toddler Racing Game Excavator Bulldozer Dumper Truck Mini Engineering Toys Party Decoration Gifts Stocking Fillers (Color Random) • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04

Materials cost

$366.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.84

Total project goal

$512.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.24

7 Donors

-$504.29

Donations toward project cost

-$435.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.95

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