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Ms. Jena Ferrara from West Hills, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Get Regulated and Learn

Help me give my students Light-Up Countdown Timer, Sensory Ball and Squeeze Toys, and other tools to be successful inside the classroom.

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My Students

The students in my classroom are on the autism spectrum; the grades range from transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade. Most of the students are verbal however, some of the students have limited to no verbal communication. It's amazing to see how far the students develop throughout the year when they are in my classroom. My job is so rewarding working with students who are on the autism spectrum.

Each student in the class is special in their own way and brings a smile to my face every day.

My students are creative, smart, fun and unique. The students are visual learners and benefit from learning through technology. They enjoy learning through educational videos, music, educational games, social skills, and building language.

My Project

These items will help the students meet their sensory needs and regulate their bodies. In addition, students will be able to create colorful art projects during visual art learning. The reading comprehension activities will assist the students visually and creating hands-on learning activity.

These items will help my students self regulate their bodies while learning throughout the school day.

All these items will help my students succeed in the classroom. My students may have a different way of learning and that makes them special and unique. These students deserve to have the same school experience as their peers.

Ms. Jena Ferrara Hamlin Charter Academy 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. Jena Ferrara

West Hills, CA 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP182 - Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SpringFly 16 Pack Fidget Toys Bundle Sensory Toys Set-Bike Chain,Liquid Motion Timer,Rainbow Magic Sensory Ball and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
GG949 - Nonfiction Read & Sequence Comprehension Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
GG948 - Fiction Read & Sequence Comprehension Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
SunWorks Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
LC383 - People Colors® Craft Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$120.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.73

Total project goal

$191.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.54

1 Donor

-$191.54

Donations toward project cost

-$162.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.73

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$0.00

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