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Ms. Cortes from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Identify, Read & Write - Multisensory Approach/Positive Mental Health

Help me give my students a multisensory approach to learning using different tools such as letter activity centers, tactile letters and numbers, find and write CVC words and playdoh mats to help them build their English language.

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My Project

I teach a diverse student body of English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities in a special education setting ages 12-22.

As an English as a New Language Teacher (ENL) I make sure to tailor instruction to meet individual needs, using varied approaches based on each student’s strengths and challenges.

Multisensory tools can be incredibly beneficial for students with disabilities and English language learners (ELLs). These tools can engage multiple senses, which can enhance understanding and retention. Effective tools such as visual aids can help ELLs connect words with meanings, support comprehension, and provide context for students with disabilities. Hands-on activities use a multisensory approach to learn and engage students kinesthetically and visually.

Educational tools such as whiteboards, markers, letter activity centers, tactile letters and numbers, find and write CVC words, and playdoh mats will help students engage in a multisensory approach when learning the English Language. These tools can also build language skills and support mental health while allowing students to express themselves creatively and with confidence. These tactile experiences can also help reinforce vocabulary and concepts.

By implementing these multisensory strategies, I can create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that supports the diverse needs of students with disabilities and ELLs, promoting positive mental health, learning, and confidence.

Ms. Cortes P721R Hungerford @ New Dorp High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Learning Letters Activity Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Ready to Write! Prompt Box - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore English Language Development Writing Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Positional Words Resource Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
JoyNote Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double-Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Spelling and Learning • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Lakeshore Tactile Numbers 1-30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Juvale 12 Pack Double Sided Small Dry Erase White Boards with Lines - Whiteboards for Students and Classroom Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Tactile Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EXPO LOW ODOR 6 MARKER ORGANIZERS • Teachers' School Supply $16.97 1 $16.97
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Multicolor, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.04 2 $14.08
Mr. Pen- Magnetic Dry Erase Erasers, 8 Pack, Assorted Colors, Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Eraser, White Board Erasers Dry Erase, Dry Erase Board Eraser, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Eraser • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84

Materials cost

$432.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.41

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.23

Total project goal

$574.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.89

1 Donor

-$287.43

Donations toward project cost

-$244.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.11

match offer

-$287.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$244.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.12

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 $0.00

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