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Ms. Moreno from Middle Village, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Prepare for Life!

My students need bins, toothpaste and washcloths, tableware, colored shoelaces, cleaning supplies, a broom and dust pan, and a clothing rack with hangers to increase independence in their daily living skills.

  • $399 goal

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My Students

Sometimes the small things are what matter the most. As an Assisted Daily Living (ADL) class cluster teacher, I work with a total of 30 elementary aged children diagnosed with autism. My students work hard on learning life skills and increasing their level of independence in both the self-care and domestic domain. Tasks such as brushing their teeth, tying shoes, washing their hands and face, sweeping, sorting, folding and hanging clothes, and making a bed are differentiated and require various level of supports. All my students are hardworking and I see the potential in them every day despite the challenges they face.

A common concern that parents express is about their children being able to take care of themselves.

How wonderful would it be for the parents of my students to see that their child has started to become self-sufficient and can brush their teeth, put their clothing and shoes on and eat a meal independently?

My Project

My students face various educational, social and physical challenges every day. While many typically developing children learn through imitation, my students sometimes depend on visual aids, color coding and prompted assistance to help them acquire basic skills. Due to the wide range of ages and abilities learning domestic and care skills can be daunting and a variety of materials that support their individual needs will enable them to become more self-sufficient.

By learning how to take care of at least one of their personal needs their overall quality of life will be enhanced.

They need materials that will introduce and help them learn a variety of tasks. Materials like toothpaste and toothbrush covers will teach them about oral hygiene and the mechanics of brushing their teeth. Toothbrush covers will keep their toothbrushes clean and teach them about storage, germs and sanitation. Face wash and cloths will teach them how to wash their face, especially after meal times on Pizza Fridays. The students who are physically ready to start learning how to tie their shoes but do not yet understand the concept of left and right will benefit from dual colored shoelaces. Cleaning supplies, a broom and dust pan will promote responsibility for maintaining their personal supplies and work area by cleaning up after themselves. Hangers and a garment rack will help them with sorting and putting away their clothes. Plates, cups, utensils will be utilized to teach dish washing, cutting, eating, food prep and storage skills.

Learning to perform some "chores" or simple life skills in school will provide my students with a sense of accomplishment and independence. When those skills are generalized into the home, it improves the quality of life not just for the student but for their entire family.

Ms. Moreno PS255Q @ PS128 Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Middle Village, NY 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
V-TOP Silicone toothbrush case covers Pack of 6, great for home and outdoor • Amazon Business $7.98 6 $47.88
Adapt-Ease Multi Color Tying Aid Learning Shoelaces, Blue/Yellow • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
LL112RG - Heavy-Duty Paper Trays - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 5 $34.95
Ikea 72Pcs Kalas Kids Plastic BPA Free Flatware, Bowl, Plate, Tumbler Set, Colorful (72 Piece) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Clorox Green Works General Cleaner Concentrate Value Pack Makes 3-32 Ounce Premium Spray Bottles • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, For Normal to Oily Skin, 16 Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
LL112GR - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 3 $20.97
LL112RD - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 3 $20.97
Whitmor 6021-3079 Ebony Chrome Collection Adjustable Garment Rack • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Casabella Upright Sweep Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Jonny&Lora 10-Pack White 100% Cotton Washcloths 12"x12", Carry-on，Durable, Lightweight, Commercial Grade and Ultra Absorbent • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Standard Plastic Hangers - White - Pack of 20 - by Utopia Home • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Colgate Total Clean Mint Toothpaste-0.75 oz, Travel Trial size - (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.25 1 $7.25
LL112YE - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$304.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.80

Total project goal

$398.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $398.67

2 Donors

-$368.72

Donations toward project cost

-$338.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.95

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