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Ms. Aune from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inner City Outdoor Science Explorers

Help me give my students the materials they need for scientific exploration and motor activities. Their TakeHome Backpacks and science tools will facilitate student autonomy and executive functioning practice while promoting the importance of active, outdoor learning.

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My Students

I teach in an Inclusion/Blended prek classroom where at least 25% of the students have an IEP for developmental delays. Several of those students also have speech/language, physical, and occupational learning needs that require special instruction, modifications and accommodations. Those students work, learn and play alongside their general education peers.

At least 90% of my students are English language learners.

Nearly all receive free/reduced lunch. Several students belong to families who fled religious and political persecution and even genocide from the Ukraine, and Myanmar/Rhuinga. Others fled other oppressive governments that discriminate against the rights of women and educating girls including Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, Somalia, and Guatemala.

My Project

My students reside in an area with one of the highest clusters of COVID 19 infection rates in the country. The families are gripped with fear and many have not allowed their children to leave their homes for over 4 weeks. They are only are they fearful, they also do not understand the importance of outdoor learning and movement and the positive affects it can have on brain development, immunity, motor development and mental health. The materials I am requesting will allow parents to feel more confident as teachers.

The materials will help provide universal access for both my diverse/special education learners and general education students to complete remote learning assignments.

Students will use magnifiers, binoculars, tweezers and scoops to make tree and insect observations, and colored pencils and journals to record their observations. They will strengthen large muscles when they use their jump ropes to move, count and build balance and coordination.

Ms. Aune Armstrong International Studies Elementary School 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.

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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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FS244 KidSized Binoculars Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 6 $299.94
FB188X SwivelHandle Jump Rope Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 6 $167.94
HH759 Fine Motor Scissor Scoops Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 9 $134.91
LA797 BestBuy Colored Pencils Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.29 35 $115.15
RR752BUX TakeHome Backpack Set of 10 Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
RR752GRX TakeHome Backpack Set of 10 Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
RR752RDX TakeHome Backpack Set of 10 Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
AA374 Blank Softcover Books Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 4 $59.96
RR752GR TakeHome Backpack Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 5 $49.95
EE607 EasyGrip Safety Tweezers Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 3 $38.97
LA124 BestBuy Magnifiers Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99

Materials cost

$1,173.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,221.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$215.54

Total project goal

$1,436.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,436.93

1 Donor

-$1,436.93

Donations toward project cost

-$1,221.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$215.54

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