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Ms. Ricke from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Extra Special Kids need a Little Extra SEL Support

Help me give my students calming activities, social emotional learning activities, snacks and supplies.

  • $656 goal

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

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This project expired on June 3, 2025.

My Project

I am a special education teacher on the west side of Chicago. This year about half of my caseload is known as "2Es" or twice exceptionals - students with a diagnosed disability but who are also academically talented/gifted. In my case, my "2Es" area all Autistic students who work 2 or more grade levels above their age group in at least one core subject.

These kids can do the work, but still need a lot of support with just 'being an ND (neurodiverse) kid in an NT (neurotypical) world and supplies like body socks, coloring supplies, silly putty and other fidgets can really help them re-regulate when they feel stressed out.

Additionally a lot of ND kids have what is referred to as ARFID (taking 'picky eating' to a very extreme level) and will rarely eat school lunches if the taste or texture isn't something they can tolerate. The snack box with mac and cheese and noodles and other predictable foods will be great to have on hand for the days when they forget their lunch or the class gets a special snack that they can't eat. (And lets face it, no one works well when they're focused on how hungry they are, no matter how smart they are.)

They last thing that would really help us out is the organizational materials for all of these things. Our current mailbox unit is falling apart, and we need a place to keep our coloring sheets/books, curriculum supplies and other printed materials. We need the bins for the snacks and lunch supplies as well as the markers, putty and other calm down tools.

These supplies will go a long way to making everyone's day better and give the kids something to look forward to when they come to my room.

Thank you!

Ms. Ricke Learn Charter School - Excel Grades 3-5

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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

12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Wooden Paper and Mail Organizer for Home Office and Classroom, 24 Letter-Size Compartments, Medium Oak • Amazon Business $76.35 1 $76.35
Break Box Dorm Room Survival Snack Box, 55 Items/Box (700-00014) • Quill.com $60.99 1 $60.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Flat Storage Container, Stackable, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.24 1 $29.24
Mr. Sketch© Scented Washable Markers - Set of 36 • Nasco $26.48 1 $26.48
OUTREE Sensory Body Sock for Kids, Full Body Sock Provides Deep Pressure Input, Relaxing Sensory Toys for Autistic Children with A Carrying Bag (Small 39''×27'' Green) • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Special Supplies Sensory Body Sock Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Stretchy, Breathable Cozy Sensory Sack for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Special Supplies Sensory Body Sock Full-Body Wrap to Relieve Stress, Stretchy, Breathable Cozy Sensory Sack for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Sooez 6 Pack Extra Large Pencil Box, Plastic Pencil Case Crayon Box Bulk, Clear Marker Organizer Plastic Containers with Lid, Stackable Storage Box for Craft, Pen, Art, School Supply, Purple • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Crayola Take Note Erasable Highlighters 6 Per Pack 3 Packs (BIN586504-3) • Staples $21.73 1 $21.73
Crayola Silly Putty Bulk Variety Pack (24ct), Fidget Toys For Kids & Adults, Party Favors, Treasure Box Toys for Classrooms, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Gifts [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $20.96 1 $20.96
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Correction Tape, White, 10/Pack (50790) • Quill.com $19.23 1 $19.23
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Pencil 24 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 2 $17.92
novelinks 16 Pack Big Bubble Bottle Bulk for Kids - 4oz Blow Bubbles Solution Novelty Summer Toy - Activity Party Favor Assorted Colors Set (16 Pack 4OZ Bottle) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Pop Manga Cute and Creepy Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $12.70 1 $12.70
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead 40/Pack (MPP40MJ-BLK) • Staples $11.10 1 $11.10
Kawaii Sweet Treats Coloring Book: Cute Dessert, Cupcake, Donut, Candy, Ice Cream, Chocolate, Food, Fruits Easy Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls, Kids and Adult Women • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Ninja Life Hacks: Growth Mindset Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $8.80 1 $8.80
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14
Dream Super Cars Coloring Book For Kids and Adults: Colouring book of sport and luxury cars for cars lovers • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Baijixin Colored Masking Tape - 12 Colors Masking Tape Painters Tape Art & Crafts DIY Supplies - Decorative Paper Tape for Kids Teachers School & Artists Labeling, Drafting, Scrapbooking (12mm x10m) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
My First Book About Outer Space (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Coloring Book • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$490.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.90

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.34

Total project goal

$655.61

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