This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are a great group of kids. They are 9th graders with Autism and other developmental disabilities or special learning needs. They need more than a teacher who tells them what to do; they need an adult who will listen to them and work with them on their individual needs.
In the words of Temple Grandin, "Kids have to be exposed to different things in order to develop.
A child’s not going to find out he likes to play a musical instrument if you never exposed him to it."
My classroom assistant and I create a positive and interactive learning environment where our kids know that they are welcome, they are loved, they are appreciated, they are safe and they can succeed.
My Project
At the end of the day, our students pitch in to put order back into the chaos of our classroom. They straighten materials, dust shelves, sweep and sanitize surfaces. Sweeping is a challenge on a carpeted floor and it never really looks great. Although we have custodians, it is our way to partner up and help care for the building.
In our classroom, students understand that taking care of our environment and each other is their responsibility.
The students will take great pleasure in being able to vacuum the carpet and make it look fresh for the following day. Lessons are taught while sitting on the floor, so a clean carpet is important. It's one small part of our entire philosophy that encourages independence and responsibility throughout the day in all areas.
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
Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet Bagless Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner, UH72630, Red
• Amazon Business
$219.99
1
$219.99
OPOLAR Cordless Air Duster for Computer Cleaning, Replaces Compressed Spray Gas Cans, Rechargeable 6000mAH Battery, Powerful 33000 RPM, 10W Fast Charging, Handy and Efficient for Electronics(Blue)
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
Hoover 304087001 Vacuum Primary Filter, Blue
• Amazon Business
$7.00
1
$7.00
Hoover T-Series Stretch Replacement Belt - AH20080
• Amazon Business
$6.86
1
$6.86
Materials cost
$313.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$348.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.51
Total project goal
$410.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$410.06
16 Donors
-$408.47
Donations toward project cost
-$348.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Starken and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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