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

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Empowering Learning Through Hands-on Activities!

Help me give my students hands-on learning activities that will enhance their engagement, focus and growth in a meaningful way!

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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

Our Horizon class is made up of 8 incredible autistic students who each bring their own unique strengths and perspectives to the classroom. As a program designed to support students with autism, we focus on creating an environment where they can thrive, using approaches that cater to their individual learning needs. This project aims to enhance their educational experience by providing hands-on learning centers and sensory tools tailored specifically to their needs.

For our students, hands-on activities are a key to unlocking their full potential.

Many of our students thrive when they can engage with materials in a tactile, interactive way—whether it’s through building, manipulating objects, or using sensory tools to help them focus and regulate their emotions. By incorporating hands-on centers and sensory tools into our daily routines, we’ll be able to create learning opportunities that are both meaningful and engaging, fostering a deeper connection to the material and promoting skill development in areas like problem-solving, communication, and fine motor coordination.

Our goal for this project is to provide a rich, supportive environment where our students can build confidence, develop independence, and have fun while learning. We understand that each student has unique sensory needs, and these centers and tools will allow them to self-regulate, focus, and participate more fully in classroom activities.

What makes our students special is their resilience, creativity, and ability to thrive when provided with the right resources and support. By giving them the tools to engage in hands-on learning, we’re not only helping them succeed academically but also empowering them to explore and express themselves in ways that build lasting skills for the future. This project will make a meaningful difference in their lives by meeting their needs in a way that respects and celebrates their individuality.

Ms. Rivas PS 91 Bronx Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Lakeshore Construct-A-Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Building Words Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
Lakeshore Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Dinosaur Dig • Blick Art Materials $15.19 1 $15.19

Materials cost

$268.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.02

Total project goal

$386.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $386.78

1 Donor

-$386.78

Donations toward project cost

-$328.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.02

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 $0.00

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