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Ms. Maria from Saint Paul, MN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Measuring Up With Task Boxes

Help me give my students hands on job and life skills training around measurement.

  • $593 goal

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My Students

There is never a dull day with the funny, creative individuals I have the pleasure of teaching. I work with 18-21 year old students with cognitive disabilities. We work to develop the life skills they need as they transition to adulthood.

All of my students have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address their broad range of academic, communication, social and functional needs.

My students come from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. One common thread is their enthusiasm to show up every day eager to take on new challenges.

My Project

My students need independent hands on activities to help develop their fine motor skills.

Accurate measurement is not only a life skill but can also be applied vocationally.

Using the digital and analog scales, my students can learn skills valuable to work in a kitchen or grocery setting. They will also learn valuable skills of estimation and comparison. We will practice math concepts of patterns and counting with loop looms.

Having the bins to store each activity separately will allow my students to work independently and help with our health protocols. This will also allow me to share these resources with other classrooms on my team to reach more students.

Ms. Maria Focus Beyond Transition Services Grades 9-12

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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Saint Paul, MN 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

50 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA TB Pearl Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, 12 Qt, 6 Count • Amazon Business $38.76 5 $193.80
Taylor Precision Products Taylor Stainless Steel Analog Kitchen Scale, 11 Lb. Capacity, Silver • Amazon Business $40.58 1 $40.58
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 4.1 Gallon • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Cra-Z-Art Wonderful Weaves (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.75 3 $32.25
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62534U05C) • Amazon Business $30.11 1 $30.11
Mandy's 30pcs Multicolor Artificial Poppy Silk Flowers 13" for Home Kitchen Wedding Decorations • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Acrylic Yarn Skeins Large 1.76 Ounce(50g) Each – 12 Multicolor Knitting and Crochet Yarn Bulk – Starter Kit for Colorful Craft - 7 Ebooks with Yarn Patterns - by Mira HandCrafts • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Black, 8.25 • Amazon Business $9.84 2 $19.68
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy, Fine Motor and Sensory Toy, Scoop Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toys for Kids, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.20 2 $16.40
Clover Set Pom Maker, Multiple 4 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eveready 4-Pack LED Flashlight Multi-Pack, Bright and Durable, Super Long Battery Life, Use for Emergencies, Camping, Outdoor, Batteries Included • Amazon Business $10.58 1 $10.58
500-700 PCS Assorted Mixed Color Resin Buttons 2 and 4 Holes Round Craft for Sewing DIY Crafts Children's Manual Button Painting,DIY Handmade Ornament • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Made By Me Craft Loops Refill By Horizon Group Usa, Includes 3.5 Oz Of Weaving Loom Loops In 7 Vibrant Colors, Multicolored • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
6 Pcs Suitcase Locks with Keys, Metal Padlocks Luggage Padlocks Multicolor Small Padlock Keyed Padlock for School Gym • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$466.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.82

Total project goal

$592.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.11

4 Donors

-$118.42

Donations toward project cost

-$100.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.76

match offer

-$473.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$402.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.05

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