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Ms. Nakano from Austin, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Mavs Learn American Sign Language!

Help me give my students materials to play games with to learn and reinforce their ASL communication skills including Connect 4 games, dice, and playing cards.

  • $542 goal

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My Students

My students are eager learners of American Sign Language, which is my cultural language (I am Deaf). They are technologically savvy and motivated to learn more about the world around them. They are a diverse group and are part of a larger school community which also includes Deaf students, who appreciate the ASL they are learning. This contributes to school harmony and communication.

My Project

I'd love to make my ASL classroom more interactive and student friendly, especially after last year. We need more time and opportunities to practice sign language in a fun, friendly environment with our peers.

We are looking for the opportunity to practice our ASL skills with new projects, activities and games, as well as resources purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards.

We will be able to practice numbers and sign language vocabulary in small groups in their target learning language (ASL) using Jenga, playing cards and dice. Their groups will vary and they will be able to practice with different people on a regular basis with the activities provided.

Ms. Nakano McNeil High School Grades 9-12

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Austin, TX View local requests

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

175 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 2 $200.00
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.99 6 $71.94
USB Wall Charger 10-Port USB Charger Station with Rapid Charging Auto Detect Technology Safety Guaranteed Family-Sized Smart USB Ports for Multiple Devices Smart Phone Tablet Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
2 Pack Power Strip Surge Protector - 5 Widely Spaced Outlets 3 USB Charging Ports, 1875W/15A with 6Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug, Overload Surge Protection, Wall Mount for Home Office • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Command Large Designer Hook, Brushed Nickel, 1-Hook, 2-Strips, Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Jenga Classic Game and Connect 4 Game Bundle • Amazon Business $22.86 1 $22.86
LotFancy Playing Cards, Poker Size Standard Index, 12 Decks of Cards (Blue or Red), for Blackjack, Euchre, Canasta Card Game, Casino Grade • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
50 of Pack 14MM 6 Sided Dice Set Translucent Colors Dice, with Black Pouch for Board Game • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$423.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.16

Total project goal

$541.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$541.04

5 Donors

-$270.52

Donations toward project cost

-$229.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.58

match offer

-$270.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$229.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.58

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$0.00

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