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Ms. Kaitlin from Astoria, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help! We Love Storytelling, But Need Some Supplies!

My students need felt board pieces for their favorite stories for story time. My students also need an iPad mini and case to follow along with the books we are reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kaitlin's classroom raised $555

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are young and eager for reading but need more supplies in order to help them achieve their best. I am currently working with children who are 5 years old and have a diagnosis of autism.

I am currently teaching children who are young but full of life and eager to experience new things.

My school works with children with autism ranging from PreK to high school. Each class is so different and each students needs are different, therefore it can sometimes be difficult to get the supplies needed.

My Project

These resources would benefit my students greatly. They love to listen to new stories but it can be hard for them to keep focused during a read aloud. With the help of the felt board pieces, my students can follow along with a visual of the story and manipulate the characters and settings themselves. It allows them to become part of the story and will keep their attention. The iPad will help benefit my students who need more of an animated version of the books. They can follow along with a reading of the book on the iPad while also working with the whole class.

These donations will impact my students lives by making reading fun and interactive in a way that suites them.

My students are still so young and needs hands on materials in order to comprehend a story. With the help of the felt boards and iPad, my students can reach their goals.

Ms. Kaitlin PS255Q @ PS397 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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More than three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad� mini 2 with Wi-Fi - 16GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $269.99 1 $269.99
Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Flannel Board Precut Felt Figures • Amazon Business $26.67 1 $26.67
Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear? Felt Figures for Flannel Board Stories Eric Carle • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
9" X 12" Assorted Pack Acrylic Craft Felt - 50 Pcs • Amazon Business $20.47 1 $20.47
Brown Bear Felt Figures for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Scholastic Weather Panda Bulletin Board (TF8021) • Amazon Business $19.72 1 $19.72
Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Felt Figure set for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $14.65 1 $14.65
iPad Mini Case, E LV iPad Mini Case Full Body Hybrid Armor Protection Defender Case Cover - Dual Layer Armor Protective Case Cover for Apple iPad Mini / iPad Mini 2 / iPad Mini 3 with 1 Stylus and 1 Cleaning Cloth - DARK BLUE / GREEN ... • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Eency Weency Spider Felt Figures for Flannel board Stories • Amazon Business $12.51 1 $12.51
Five Monkeys Jumping on The Bed Felt Figures For Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$434.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.19

Total project goal

$554.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$554.60

7 Donors

-$285.19

Donations toward project cost

-$258.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.28

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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