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Ms. Zorbas from East Elmhurst, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me Express Myself

Help me give my students valuable tools to help them grow and express themselves.

  • $525 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Hello,

My students are non-verbal with a range of disabilities, such as Autism and Multiple Disabilities.

These sensory toys will help soothe them when in distress, teach them how to better express themselves and help them have a better overall school experience. They are in kindergarten and navigating the world at this age is tough enough but compiled with a disability makes it that much harder on them. My aim is to create a classroom environment where they can continually flourish and find ways to sooth themselves while creating a nurturing learning environment.

Ms. Zorbas East Elmhurst Community School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Zorbas

East Elmhurst, NY 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

8 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tactile Liquid Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
Key Education Photo Conversation Cards for Children with Autism and Aspergers Board Game • Staples $28.12 2 $56.24
Didax CVC Spelling Board Game Grades K-2 (DD-195181) • Staples $51.58 1 $51.58
Darlyng and Co Kids Counting Numbers Play Mat • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
NEW Lakeshore Out of This World Fidget Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box 18 Pieces (TCR20361) • Staples $19.34 2 $38.68
Fidget Slug - 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 2 $34.00
Lakeshore Fidget Monster • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
Carson-Dellosa Ladybug Letters Board Game Ages 4 and up • Staples $9.40 2 $18.80
My Friend Has Autism • AKJ Education $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$404.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.67

Total project goal

$524.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $524.46

3 Donors

-$287.23

Donations toward project cost

-$244.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$237.22

Match offers toward project cost

-$201.64

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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