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Mrs. Mette from Parkston, SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Inclusion in our Art classroom

Help me give my students hands on activities in the Art room to keep little minds active throughout the day!

  • $1,321 goal

This project expired on May 19, 2025.

This project expired on May 19, 2025.

My Project

Help Support Hands-On Learning and Inclusion in Our Classroom!

As an art teacher serving over 400 incredible students each week, I strive to create a space where every child can thrive—especially those with autism and high needs.

To help them succeed, we need tools and activities that keep their hands busy and their minds engaged. Items like sensory-friendly manipulatives, fidget tools, and adaptive art supplies are not just "extras"—they're essentials for fostering creativity, focus, and self-expression.

In addition to supporting these amazing students, our bustling classroom also needs a few key resources to keep everything running smoothly. Items like a reliable paper cutter, laminator, and organizing supplies allow me to stay present and focused on teaching instead of juggling prep work during class.

With your generous financial help, we can create a welcoming, efficient, and inclusive environment where every child has the tools they need to explore, create, and succeed. Your support truly makes a difference in their lives and the life of our classroom. Thank you for being part of their journey!

Mrs. Mette Parkston Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy Duty Paper Cutter,17 Inch Guillotine Paper Cutter, One Replacement Blade for Free Cortadora de Papel 400 Sheets Papers, Paper Scrap Slicer Trimmer for Cardstock Cards Office Home School • Amazon Business $230.99 1 $230.99
SPARK & WOW Rainbow Activity Wall Panels - Ages 18m+ - Montessori Sensory Wall Toy - 10 Activities - Busy Board - Toddler Room Décor • Amazon Business $196.86 1 $196.86
LockerMate By Bostitch Bostitch Long Reach Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, 12-1/2 Inches, Black/Silver • School Specialty $83.99 1 $83.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouch, 9 x 11-1/2 Inches, 5 mil Thick, Pack of 100 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $57.44 1 $57.44
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator • Blick Art Materials $50.10 1 $50.10
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans | Autism Sensory Products | Preschool Classroom Must Haves | Montessori Toys | Sensory Tiles for Sensory Wall Toys • Amazon Business $41.95 1 $41.95
deMoca Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers, Sensory Toddler Busy Board with 10 Activities for Learning Fine Motor Skills, Wooden Activity Toy Kids Travel Toy for Boys & Girls, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $34.90 1 $34.90
My Felt Story Set of 12 - Rainbow Wooden Peg Dolls with Emotions | Multicultural Skin Tone Figures | Sensory Autism Toys for Toddlers, Early Education, Social Emotional Therapeutic Learning • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Craftstory 86 Pcs Social Emotional Learning Activities Sensory Toys for Kids- Montessori Toys with 2 Face Boards 9 Emotion Cards, Autism Learning Materials for Kids Speech Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
FOOZZILLA Magnetic Letters and Numbers Kit 286 Pcs with Double Side Magnetic Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Learning ABC and Classroom Educactional Spelling with Storage Box • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
hand2mind Feelings Family Hand Puppets, 5/Set (95417) • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89
MROCO Paper Cutter 12" Cut Length Paper Trimmer, Guillotine Trimmer with 12 sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board, Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Paper Crafts Paper Slicer • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Busy Book for Toddlers, Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old, Preschool Learning Activities Autism Sensory Toys Travel Toys Educational Toys Book with Classified Storage Box and Writing and Drawing Board • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers, Wooden Sensory Toys, Preschool Learning Activities for Fine Motor Skills Travel Toy, Basic Life Skills Educational Gifts for 1 2 3 Years Old Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Magnetic Number Alphabet Maze Board, 2 in 1 Double Side Wooden Puzzle Color Sorting Game for Kids Age 3 4 5,Preschool Learning Activities Classroom Must Haves Toddler Fine Motor Skills Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Montessori Activity Busy Book for Toddlers - 1 2 3 4 5 Years Old,Learning Activity Busy Board for Toddlers,Montessori Toys Busy Book with DIY Page for Motor Skills Sensory Educational Travel Toy • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Montessori Lacing Bead Sequencing Toy - Wooden Lacing Bead Toys For Toddlers 2 3 4 5 Years Old,Fine Motor Skills Toys Matching Games For Toddlers 3-5,Shape Stack Blocks Color Sorting Toy For Ages 2-4 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Coogam 160 PCS Wooden Shape Puzzle Pattern Blocks, Geometric Tangrams Game Brain Teaser Toy, Geo Preschool Learning Activity STEM Montessori Gift for Kids with 24 Pcs Design Cards • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
LovesTown Lacing Bead Set, Educational Stringing Toy Montessori Toys Autism Toys for Toddlers Kids Preschool Children with 36 Jumbo Beads & 2 Threads • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Wireless Doorbell kit, Plug-in Receiver, Waterproof Push Button with 1000 feet Operating Range, 5 Volume Levels, 60 Chimes, LED flash & CD Sound For Home/Office/Classroom Use (1x1 White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$998.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.09

Sales tax

 $54.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,122.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$198.02

Total project goal

$1,320.16

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