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Mrs. DeMarzio from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Across the Spectrum

Help me give my students sensory materials they can use to stay engaged in learning like the light table and the cause and effect toys like the light up musical shape sorter to keep them motivated.

  • $597 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach preschool in a low-income inner city. My students range from ages 3 years to 5 years old. They come to school every day eager to explore and learn. My classroom is considered a Links room, so I have students who are diagnosed with autism. Although my students are little, they have enormous personalities and an even a bigger urge to learn.

I love my job because I am able to help these little people get a jump start on learning about the world, their friends, and themselves.

My Project

The items I have selected for my project will make all of the difference for my students' learning. I teach children with autism. They require highly motivating cause and effect toys to use as positive reinforcers. Sensory items such as the light table and trampoline would also be great tools to use through out their day.

My students need these items so they can have a successful and meaningful day of learning.

Being able to have these resources available to them will keep them interested in their work as well as happy and comfortable in their environment.

Mrs. DeMarzio Margaret C. Ells 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.

More about Mrs. DeMarzio

Springfield, MA View local requests

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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LED Activity Tablet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $151.16 1 $151.16
Little Tikes 3' Trampoline – Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ZZ357 - Busy Baby Activity Tote • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
HH166 - Fill It Up Fine Motor Jars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP182 - Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
RE623 - Baby Band Rhythm Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
VR244 - Rainbow Stack Ball Track • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
FD534 - Light-Up Musical Shape Sorter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
SCIONE 10 Pack Pop Fidget Spinners Fidget Toy for Kids Adults Party Favors Halloween Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Prize for Classroom Sensory Fidget Packs Stress Relief Reducer • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kidcia Fidget Toys, 32 Pcs Fidget Packs/Box, Sensory Toys/Stress Relief Set for Kids, Autistic Children, Adults with Marble Mesh/Squeeze Grape Ball/Liquid Motion Timer- Gift for Birthday/Class Reward • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ArtCreativity 7.5 Inch Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand for Kids - Flashing LED Wand for Boys and Girls - Thrilling Spinning Light Show - Batteries Included - Fun Gift or Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Melissa & Doug First Shapes Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.80 1 $9.80

Materials cost

$470.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.48

Total project goal

$596.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$596.56

1 Donor

-$596.56

Donations toward project cost

-$507.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.48

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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