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Ms. Armine from Tujunga, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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If Only I Could Communicate My Feelings

Help me give my students the tools to communicate their needs and emotions.

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My Students

My students are amazing! Most of my students are on the Autism spectrum and each one of them has a different set of strengths and challenges. However, something that all my students have in common is difficulties with their communication skills. Some of my students are non-verbal and struggle to communicate basic wants and needs. Others have difficulties with social emotional learning and it is often challenging for them to identify their own and others’ feelings; this is often the cause of major tantrums and behavior issues. Additionally, my students come from low socio-economic households and do not have access to a variety of educational materials and therapeutic interventions outside of school

I believe that learning to communicate should be fun and engaging.

I have worked hard to build rapport with my students, who I think enjoy their time with me as much as I enjoy my time with them. My therapy is focused on building verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills that are functional for my students. I believe that my students are capable of expanding their basic vocabulary and social emotional understanding so that they can communicate their feelings and needs effectively.

My Project

The materials I have chosen for this project will be used with my students on the Autism Spectrum, who have significant difficulties in overall language and social communication skills. These materials will help expand their basic vocabulary and social emotional understanding so that they can communicate their feelings and needs effectively.

Many of my student need to learn words for simple actions and emotions.

These interactive materials will be motivate my students to stay engaged and learn at their optimal level. Having a good-quality laminator will be a treasure as I can make hundreds of more engaging materials for my students. I can't wait to use these materials with my students! I know they will love them!

Ms. Armine Pinewood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Tujunga, CA 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator and Pouch Bundle, 2 Roller System, Laminate up to 9" Wide (TL901X) with Scotch Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $51.98 1 $51.98
DD761 - Magnetic Descriptive Words Rods • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
School Specialty I Have Feelings Too! Interactive Reading Book • School Specialty $34.49 1 $34.49
EE359 - Moods Emotions Wooden Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE621 - Social-Emotional Photo Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE928 - What Goes Together? Activity Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Carson Dellosa Photo Conversation Cards for Children with Autism and Asperger's, Set of 90 • School Specialty $24.14 1 $24.14
EV212 - Regular Dot Art Painters - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
SchKIDules Feelings Magnet Pack, Set of 18 • School Specialty $15.97 1 $15.97
Trend Enterprises Opposites 2-Piece Puzzles, Assorted Themes, Set of 24 • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro HiHo! Cherry-O Game, Ages 3 and Above • School Specialty $13.27 1 $13.27
FF476 - Antonyms Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
VF546 - Action Words Flash Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$319.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.29

Sales tax

 $29.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.55

Total project goal

$463.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.67

1 Donor

-$463.67

Donations toward project cost

-$394.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.55

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