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Ms. Nicole from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Learning Bright & Personal!

Help me give my students access to materials to create differentiated lessons and personalized activities!

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My Students

My students are energetic, fun-loving second graders, classified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They attend a District 75 school in Staten Island, where they receive Special Education instruction and services in a self-contained classroom. My students enjoy participating in hands-on activities and games. They love playing, movement, music, toys and sensory activities.

My Project

I am a Special Education teacher, in a District 75, New York City public school. My classroom consists of 6 second grade students who are classified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have created this project in hopes to receive materials that will help me to create personalized lessons that will enrich my students' learning.

My students learn best when they can engage with hands-on activities that have been created with their abilities and learning needs in mind.

Due to COVID regulations, students are no longer able to share or rotate materials. Therefore, it is essential for each student to receive personal materials to work with. The materials requested will help to make learning bright and personal for them.

Utilizing these materials, I will be able to create differentiated activities, centers, projects & decorate my classroom to create a fun & engaging environment. The laminating sheets will be used to make the materials durable for re-use and easy to sanitize. The colored paper will help to color-code student materials and make them look fun & exciting. The velcro will be utilized to create adapted books, visual schedules, games & more. The magnets, bulletin board paper and borders will help to decorate the classroom to create a bright & positive learning environment.

In addition, I would like to create materials that students can utilize at home. With the new blended learning model, my students are only in school 2-3 days a week. Therefore, it is important for them to have access to learning materials at home as well. Unfortunately, this year there have been budget cuts and the money allotted to teachers to spend on their classroom was removed completely. My students and I appreciate your support, more than you know!

Ms. Nicole South Richmond High School PS/IS 25R 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmazonBasics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 Inch x 11.5 Inch, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
Fadeless (PAC0057858) Bulletin Board Art Paper, 48" x 12', Pewter • Amazon Business $13.59 3 $40.77
Fadeless (PAC0057308) Bulletin Board Art Paper, 48" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $13.41 3 $40.23
AmazonBasics Sheet Protector - Heavy Duty, Non-Glare, 500-Pack • Amazon Business $31.31 1 $31.31
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
AIEX 39.37 Feet/12m Hook And Loop Self Adhesive Tape Roll With Gift Scissors (White) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Yoklili Bulletin Board Borders, 2-Rolls Confetti Scalloped Border Trim for Classroom Chalkboard Whiteboard Decoration, 72ft (Black+White Confetti) • Amazon Business $11.97 2 $23.94
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Frosty” 5-Color Assortment, 625 Ct. (91686)"Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91624) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Magnetic Hooks,22LBS+ Cruise Essentials Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet Hook with 3 Layers Ni Strong Corrosion Protection, Ideal for Indoor Hanging(Silvery White, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Haobase Magnets 1/2" Round Disc with Adhesive Backing 270 Pcs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$330.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.42

Total project goal

$429.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.46

2 Donors

-$402.00

Donations toward project cost

-$341.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.30

match offer

-$27.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$23.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.12

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 $0.00

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