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Ms. Lauer from West Hills, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Language Materials for Autistic Classroom

My students need food and dishes for a dramatic play kitchen area.

  • $181 goal

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I am opening up a brand new classroom for kindergarten students with autism. Since this program has been just been added many of the supplies needed cannot be transferred from the previous year.

My students have difficulty with language and rigidity in their food intake. It is difficult for them to break regular routines but by incorporating a play-based approach many skills may be achieved.

I have already furnished the classroom with a plastic play kitchen (minus the refrigerator)but need the food and dishes to put into it. I will use these items to help develop language, incorporate communication between peers, exposing them to various foods and working on life skills to make them more independent.

Your help will make it possible for my students to grow in so many areas. They will learn to use effective communication and become a little more independent. You will be helping the teachers, children, and parents celebrate the small successes that are much harder for my students with autism to attain. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Ms. Lauer Capistrano Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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West Hills, CA 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

16 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA236 - Best-Buy Pots & Pans • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
LM366 - Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
RR396 - Vegetable Basket • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
RR397 - Fruit Basket • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95

Materials cost

$109.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.98

Sales tax

 $7.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$148.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.49

Total project goal

$180.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.49

4 Donors

-$174.12

Donations toward project cost

-$148.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.37

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