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Ms. Joy from Boston, MA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Talk!

Help me give my students inclusive books and games to promote language development, materials to foster a calming learning environment, and an iPad to access augmentative alternative language means.

  • $1,015 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

My students are truly some of the best people I know! I am so thankful I get to learn with them. I work with Pre-K-5th grade learners with a variety of learning abilities and needs, including members of inclusion and multiple disabilities classrooms. They are all brilliant and motivated students with deep joy and resilience.

Each child communicates in diverse, unique ways.

My students benefit from being surrounded with opportunities to communicate throughout their day. My goal is for all my students to find a sense of belonging and freedom by gaining access to language, whatever that may look like for them.

My Project

I am so excited about my learners being able to access these materials!

In speech therapy sessions, I see kids individually and in small groups, each child working on diverse goals to best meet their needs.

During this time, we engage with a variety of books and activities to promote language growth. Books and games are an incredible way to allow children to develop a variety of language skills, including answering questions, formulating sentences, following directions, and engaging socially with their peers. It is my desire that all my books be inclusive in order for my students to see themselves reflected in the pages.

I've included a variety of activities that are accessible to my students with multiple disabilities, many of whom communicate through augmentative, alternative means. I've included switch-activated toys for these students to target learning cause-and-effect, which is the basis of language learning. One of my most desired requests here is an iPad, as having this will allow my students with multiple disabilities to access a variety of appropriate activities and language applications.

Lastly, I've included materials to create a comfortable, welcoming environment for my students in my classroom. It's my goal to create a minimalist and warm environment for each student to feel peace and a readiness to learn.

Ms. Joy Blackstone Innovation 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 Ms. Joy

Boston, 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

30 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (8th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $330.00 1 $330.00
nuLOOM Dorie Dots Area Rug, 5' x 8', Multi • Amazon Business $86.45 1 $86.45
Switch Adapted Walking, Tail Wagging, Barking and Somersault Puppy | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Switch Adapted Disco Ball Light | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Mini Globe String Lights, 66 Ft. 200 LED Fairy String Lights Plug in, 8 Modes with Remote, Decor for Indoor Outdoor Party Wedding Christmas Tree Garden, Warm White • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Learning Resources Fox In The Box Position Word Activity Set, Back to School Games, Classroom Games for Teachers, Phonics Game, Preschool, 65 Piece Set, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.09 1 $24.09
Peaceable Kingdom Feed The Woozle Preschool Skills Builder Game • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
10 Pack Self-Adhesive Cork Board Tiles Mini Wall Bulletin Board with 50 Multi-Color Push Pins • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fisher-Price Snugapuppy Calming Vibrations Cuddle Soother, Musical Plush Toy for Infants and Toddlers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Wind-Up Toys, 24 Pack Assorted Mini Toy for Kids Party Favors, Birthday Goody Bag Filler Preschool Toy for Boys Girls Children，Gifts Giveaway Pinata Filler Carniva Prizes Classroom Incentive Reward • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
TOMY Pop Up Pirate • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
Saturday • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Something Happened in Our Town (A Child's Story About Racial Injustice) • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
252 Ft Artificial Vines, Artificial Eucalyptus Leaf Garland DIY Wild Jungle Decorative Botanical Greenery for Baby Shower Home Wall Garden Wedding Party Wreaths • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Modern Art Abstract Mountains And Sun Boho Wall Art Prints Mid-Century Inspirational Quotes 4 Pieces (8 x 10,UNFRAMED) School Classroom Kids Nursery Wall Poster Painting Home Decor • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Eucalyptus Die-Cut Border Trim 36ft Per Roll Two Sided Printed Leaves Border for Classroom Back to School Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Seven YJ.Push Pins 24 Pcs,Decorative ThumbTacks for CorkBoard,Feature Wall, Office Organization or Home • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
What will I be?: There are no limits on the greatness we can achieve! A positive & powerful picture book showing Black boys planning for their futures. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison) • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68

Materials cost

$814.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$862.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.15

Total project goal

$1,014.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,014.31

6 Donors

-$500.89

Donations toward project cost

-$436.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.48

match offer

-$500.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$425.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.53

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 $0.00

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