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Mrs. Szczecinski from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Games for our Special Education Superstars!

My students need engaging games to learn basic skills.

  • $346 goal

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My Students

We can all think of a time when school was fun for us. We were probably engaged in a learning activity that felt like play, made us feel successful, and was strengths based. Our classroom needs engaging, fun, educational games to help make learning FUN for my students!

Our school is home to about 300 students in a high poverty, inner city neighborhood.

Our school is highly mobile with almost 20% of our students experiencing homelessness. Despite the challenges that our students face, they are incredibly resilient. The students that learn in my classroom all have low incidence disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Down Syndrome. Their vivacious personalities, zest for life, and boldness are a huge part of our school culture. They do not let developmental delays or poverty get in the way of their learning. I truly LOVE my job as their teacher and cannot imagine teaching a different group of children.

My Project

The items we are requesting are GAMES that will make learning basic skills fun. The skills my students are learning have the potential to be very dry. They excel and retain information when it is consistently repeated. Due to their unique learning characteristics, it is my job as their teacher to be extra creative in finding ways to make learning exciting. We are requesting a set of games called JINGO, which is like an adapted version of Bingo, but with pictures. We are also going to work on listening comprehension through a set of games called "What's that Noise?" Because of the complex needs of my students, there are not always commercial products available that can meet all of their individual learning goals. The lamination film, Velcro, and erasers will allow me to create durable games that will fit each one of my little learners!

If my students cannot learn the way school is typically run, then we need to adapt our school day in a way that suits and embraces their uniqueness.

These materials will allow us to make learning fun and exciting while still hitting all of the basic skills that my students need. Thank you!

Mrs. Szczecinski William H Brown Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Chicago, IL 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

9 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
J-I-N-G-O, 30 Card Sets - Complete Series • Nasco $51.75 1 $51.75
Velcro 3/4" Dots Combo Pack Velcro Tape Clear, 200/Case • Quill.com $16.99 3 $50.97
Premium Laminating Pouches 11-1/2x9", 3 mil., Letter • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
In Sequence Software Program: Daily Living Skills • Nasco $49.95 1 $49.95
Set of 3 Listening Lotto Games • Nasco $34.95 1 $34.95
Pack of 10 EZ Erasers • Nasco $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$245.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.83

Total project goal

$345.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.53

4 Donors

-$172.76

Donations toward project cost

-$146.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.91

match offer

-$172.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.91

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 $0.00

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