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Ms. K. Giddens from Mesquite, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills Learning

Help me give my students the needed resources to be lifelong independent learners.

  • $1,241 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 Project

We are a unique Special Education Life Skills Class that consists of students with severe disabilities. Our students are all wheelchair bound with multiple disabilities. Their disabilities are physically, medically, and cognitive. All students are nonverbal with limited communication. They also have limited use of limbs.

Our students come in everyday eager to make connections and to form bonds.

The resources requested will continue to encourage the love of learning. The resources will also give the students hands-on experiences. The resources will also encourage independence and increase socialization skills, at the same fostering a positive social emotional environment.

Ms. K. Giddens Mesquite High School Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Mesquite, TX 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

17 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SPARK & WOW Rainbow Activity Wall Panels - Ages 18m+ - Sensory Wall Toy - 10 Activities - Busy Board - Toddler Room Decor • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99
Skil-Care Sensory Crash Pad for Kids and Adults 5' x 5' & 3' x 4' Ideal for Sensory Rooms, Classrooms, and Home, Blue • Amazon Business $179.00 1 $179.00
AMKI 16W Twinkle Fiber Optic Sensory Lights, Waterfall Curtain Lighting with APP/Remote Control RGBW Flash Point Sparkle Sound Activated for Home Decor with Fiber Optical Cables 300pcs 1.0mm 9.8ft • Amazon Business $125.50 1 $125.50
EasyGo Product Bubble Fish Aquarium Lamp-Autism Sensory-Kids Room Tube Light, 4 Foot (48in), 20 Color Changing LED • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights —Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Fun & Flexible Sensory Lights for Sensory Room —Interactive & Calming, Great for Your Kid’s Bedroom • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
VTech KidiStar DJ Mixer Black • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00
Lightahead Artificial Tropical Fish Decorative Sensory Aquarium Lamp Virtual Ocean in Motion (Marine Life A) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Slow Rising Stress Ball 50 Pack: Mini Squishy Ball Bulk for Kids Anxiety Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Toy, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $33.96 1 $33.96
Brewish Jellyfish Lava Lamp,16 Color Changing Mood Lamps,Aquarium Night Light for Kids & Adults, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish,Sensory Room LED Lights for Autism, ADHD,Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Busy Board Toddler Montessori Toys Led Light Switch Busy Board Autism Sensory Toys for Busy Toddlers Sensory Wall Panel Fidget Board Wooden Toys for Toddlers 1 -3 Travel Toy for 1 2 3 4 Year Old • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
2 Pcs Color Changing Fiber Optic Lamp Multi-Sensory Light with Cone Base Illuminated Crystals Sensory Mood Ice Lighting for Room Wedding Christmas Party Holiday Decoration (2 piece battery operated) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$1,009.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,054.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$186.06

Total project goal

$1,240.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,240.39

1 Donor

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $1,240.39

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