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Ms. Lara from Van Nuys, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Money Skills & Turn-Taking Games for Young Learners

Help me give my students books and games to teach financial literacy and social partnerships.

  • $244 goal

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My Project

As a speech therapist working in the school district, I have the privilege of supporting students with special needs, including those with autism and various learning disabilities. Every day, I am inspired by their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives. These students may face challenges in communication and social interaction, but they also bring incredible strengths, such as problem-solving, curiosity, and a desire to connect with the world around them.

One of the key areas where my special education students need support is in understanding basic money concepts and practicing social skills, such as turn-taking.

These are not only academic skills but also life skills that will help them become more independent and confident. For students with autism, understanding abstract concepts like money can be particularly difficult, as they often benefit from hands-on, concrete learning experiences. Similarly, learning disabilities can make mastering these foundational skills a slower process, requiring repetition and engaging activities.

The goal of this project is to provide interactive materials that will make learning about money and turn-taking more accessible and fun. Through games like "Allowance" and child-friendly books like "What is Money?", my students will have the opportunity to practice important life skills in a safe and supportive environment. These materials will help them connect academic learning to real-life situations, making the concepts more meaningful and easier to retain.

What makes my students special is their individuality. They are all different, and that diversity is what makes our classroom vibrant and full of potential. This project will give them the tools to succeed at their own pace, while also building essential social skills that will benefit them both in school and in the community.

Ms. Lara Erwin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Van Nuys, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja Life Hacks Growth Mindset 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Perfect, Money, Anxious, Gritty, Dishonest, Shy, Unplugged, Diversity) • Amazon Business $52.61 1 $52.61
Learning Resources Team Answer Buzzers, Red/Blue, 8/Pack (LER3780) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore The Allowance Game® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
What Is Money? Personal Finance for Kids: Kids Money, Kids Education, Baby, Toddler, Children, Savings, Ages 3-6, Preschool-kindergarten • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ORCHARD TOYS Moose Games, Pizza! Game. Match Colors and Shapes to Make a Perfect Pizza. for Ages 3-7 and 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $14.77 1 $14.77
Wimee Learns About Money (A Wimee’s Words Book) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
This Is How We Make Friends: For kids going to preschool (First Skills for Preschool) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$158.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.00

Sales tax

 $14.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.50

Total project goal

$243.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.35

1 Donor

-$243.35

Donations toward project cost

-$206.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.50

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