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Mrs. Berry from Darby, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning: Essential Materials for Our New Autistic Class

Help me give my students sensory items, visual aids, and communication tools to enhance their ability to engage with the curriculum and participate meaningfully in their education.

  • $1,101 goal

This project expired on April 17, 2025.

This project expired on April 17, 2025.

My Project

I am requesting materials for the newly opened autistic class, which currently lacks essential resources to fully support the students' diverse learning needs. While all the staff have been doing their best to provide for them by pulling from existing supplies and purchasing items from thrift stores, these resources are simply not enough to ensure an effective and enriching learning experience.

The students in this class are truly special.

They bring unique personalities, talents, and strengths to the classroom, but they also face distinct challenges that require tailored support. The goal is to provide them with the tools and resources that will help create a structured, supportive, and engaging environment where they can thrive. Specifically, we need sensory items, visual aids, and communication tools that will help enhance their ability to focus, engage with the curriculum, and participate meaningfully in their education.

With these materials, we can create an inclusive learning space where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Your support in providing these resources would make a lasting impact on their educational experience and help ensure that it is both fruitful and fulfilling.

Thank you for considering this request. Your generosity would play a crucial role in empowering these remarkable students to reach their full potential.

Mrs. Berry Walnut Street Elementary 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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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

HBCU Alum 12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Individual Student Visual Schedule - 1 holder, 55 cards • Amazon Business $32.27 10 $322.70
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(Red) • Amazon Business $11.99 10 $119.90
Kaplan Early Learning Favorite Stories Flannelboard Set with 2 Favorite Children's Stories • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Command Poster Adhesive Strip - 4 Strips Per Pack, Medium, Pack of 100, White - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Felt Flannel Board Story Set for Toddlers,Felt Flannel Pieces with Foldable Board for Classroom Preschool Activities,Storytelling Interactive Felt Board Felt Book for Early Teaching (12 themes) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
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(Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Write & Wipe Daily Schedule Pocket Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Mewise Felt/Flannel Boards Stories Precut Figures for Toddlers,Kindergareners,Storytelling Interactive Teaching Felt Figures Activity Kit,Felt Pieces for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Dr. Seuss's The Sounds of Grinchmas with 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book (Dr. Seuss Sound Books) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Pressman Toys - Bean Bag Toss • Teachers' School Supply $14.21 1 $14.21
Mewise Felt Boards Stories Precut Figures for Toddlers,Kindergareners,Storytelling Interactive Teaching Felt Figures Activity Kit,Felt Pieces for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Itsy Bitsy Spider Felt Story Flannel Board Plus Activity Pages Incy Wincy Nursery Rhyme • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book (Dr. Seuss Sound Books) • Amazon Business $13.54 1 $13.54
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat with 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book (Dr. Seuss Sound Books) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Daniel Tiger's Potty Time! Children's Toilet Training Sound Book for Daniel Tiger Fans ( ) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Sing Along With Me! • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Highlights Find It Animals Board Book (HFC9781684372515) • Quill.com $6.93 1 $6.93
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Slide and Find (Brown Bear and Friends) • Amazon Business $4.81 1 $4.81
Peek-a Who? (Lift the Flap Books, Interactive Books for Kids, Interactive Read Aloud Books) • Amazon Business $4.17 1 $4.17
My First I See You: A Mirror Book (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $3.10 1 $3.10

Materials cost

$883.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.56

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$935.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$165.02

Total project goal

$1,100.14

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