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Mrs. Arguelles from Baltimore, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Life Skills Education for Students With Disabilities Through Thoughtful

Help me give my students with special needs with life skills core materials to make them functional and independent individuals.

  • $332 goal

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In a life skills class for students with disabilities, the choice of classroom materials is a crucial aspect that significantly impacts the quality of education and the development of essential skills. Among the selected materials, the Corelle Vitrelle 18-piece Dinnerware Set, Hiware 48-piece Silverware Set, MAX Houser Shoe Rack, Eatex Nonstick Bakeware Sets, Retractable Teacher Pointer, and Amazon Basics Non-Stick Cookware play a pivotal role in creating a holistic learning environment.

Corelle Vitrelle 18-Piece Dinnerware Set:

This fosters a sense of independence among students. The lightweight and chip-resistant nature of the Corelle Vitrelle set allows students with disabilities to handle their meals with ease, promoting self-sufficiency and dignity in daily activities.

Hiware 48-Piece Silverware Set:

Cultivating Social Skills: The Hiware silverware set goes beyond its utilitarian function by providing students with the tools for refined dining experiences. Learning to use proper utensils encourages the development of essential social skills, such as table manners and etiquette, preparing students for social interactions beyond the classroom setting.

Shoe Rack:

It is a tool for teaching organization and independence. For students with disabilities, having an organized space for personal items fosters a sense of control over their environment, instilling valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom setting.

Eatex Nonstick Bakeware Sets: provide students with an avenue for culinary exploration and creativity. Engaging in baking activities not only hones practical cooking skill

Mrs. Arguelles Claremont School 307 Grades 9-12

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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Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eatex Nonstick Bakeware Sets with Baking Pans Set, 39 Piece Baking Set with Muffin Pan, Cake Pan & Cookie Sheets for Baking Nonstick Set, Steel Baking Sheets for Oven with Kitchen Utensils Set - Black • Amazon Business $67.14 1 $67.14
Amazon Basics Non-Stick Cookware 8-Piece Set, Pots and Pans, Black • Amazon Business $54.72 1 $54.72
Corelle Vitrelle 18-Piece Service for 6 Dinnerware Set, Triple Layer Glass and Chip Resistant, Lightweight Round Plates and Bowls Set, Winter Frost White • Amazon Business $48.37 1 $48.37
HIWARE 48-Piece Silverware Set with Steak Knives for 8, Stainless Steel Flatware Cutlery Set For Home Kitchen Restaurant Hotel, Kitchen Utensils Set, Mirror Polished, Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
MAX Houser Shoe Rack Storage Organizer 4 Tier Free Standing Fabric Shoe Shelf Compact Shoe closet Organizer Stand Shoe Rack Shelf for 12-20 Pairs, for Entryway Closet Bedroom (Light Gray) • Amazon Business $17.34 1 $17.34
Retractable Teacher Pointer for Classroom Kids Reading, Dumero Extendable Finger Pointer Stick for School, Collapsible Finger Pointing Stick, Long Telescoping Hand Pointer, -3 Pack: Blue, Pink, Purple • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$224.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.99

Sales tax

 $13.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.66

Total project goal

$331.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $331.04

1 Donor

-$330.00

Donations toward project cost

-$280.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.50

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 $1.04

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