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Ms. Syd from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Minds Matter, Every Day!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom! These materials and tools will help them focus and meet all their sensory needs to make the most of their classroom experience.

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My Project

I am requesting these hands-on and sensory materials to help my students succeed in the classroom. My students are all medically fragile and need to have a multi-sensory approach to learning in order to succeed. These materials will also help create a classroom where they feel safe and motivated. All of my students are nonverbal and visually impaired, which is why all materials must be laminated so they are able to touch reuse the items at hand. Due to the fact all of my students are nonverbal, I am asking for speech buttons to help them communicate with the staff and their peers. These toys being requested also will help with their sensory needs during their choice time they earn by completing tasks. This year we are focusing on mental health and social emotional learning and these supplies will help take that extra step for the students to understand their emotions and feelings. My main goal for my students this year is to succeed physically and emotionally! Thank you so much for all your kind donations, my students and staff appreciate it greatly!

Ms. Syd Richard H Hungerford School Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $46.04 1 $46.04
Chumia 12 Pcs Dog Buttons for Communication Dog Talking Buttons Voice Recording Recordable 30s Game Buttons Pet Speech Training Buzzers for Home Game • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser, Aromatherapy Cool Mist Home Humidifier with 7 LED Color Changing Light and Auto-Off Safety Switch, 8 Essential Oils Set, 300ml (X-Brown with Oils) • Amazon Business $31.44 1 $31.44
Lakeshore Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $24.38 1 $24.38
Yarlung Set of 20 Spill-Proof Paint Cups with Paint Brushes and Lids, Kids Painting Tools Hog Bristle Brushes for Watercolor, Tempera, Washable, Acrylic, Crafts, 10 Colors Matched • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YoYa Toys DNA Balls - Fidget Toy Stress Ball - Colorful Soft Squishy - Mental Stimulation, Clarity & Focus Tool - Fun for Any Age - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Original Hand-Held Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children(3 Pack), Chew Sticks fo Kids, Alt. to Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Teething, Oral Motor Stimulation, ADHD, SPD - Silicone Teether Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chewy Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Building Block Chew Necklace Bundle for Boys and Girls with Chewing, Teething, Biting, ADHD, Autism, Silicone Oral Motor Chewy Teether Fidget Toys for Adults 5 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$270.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.78

Total project goal

$371.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $371.89

1 Donor

-$371.89

Donations toward project cost

-$316.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.78

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