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Ms. Tara Nicole Chitwood from Van Buren, MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help Our Rural School and Support our SPED class!

Help me give my students in our SPED classroom: A Laminator, Chair Sensory Fidgets, New Educational Games

  • $201 goal

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My Project

Laminator: A laminator allows us to create durable, reusable learning materials such as flashcards, worksheets, and visual aids that can be used year after year. It also helps reduce waste and ensures that students have access to high-quality, long-lasting resources that cater to their individual learning needs.

Chair Fidgets: Many of our students, particularly those with autism, benefit from sensory tools like chair fidgets.

These tools help students focus, calm down, and stay engaged in classroom activities. Chair fidgets are an essential part of creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment, allowing students to work at their own pace while managing sensory needs.

New Toys & Educational Games: New toys and educational games are key to fostering engagement, social skills, and cooperative learning in our classroom. Many of our current toys are worn out, and new ones will provide fresh, exciting opportunities for our students to develop important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. These activities also help make learning more fun and interactive for all students.

Ms. Tara Nicole Chitwood Van Buren Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Van Buren, MO View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Laminator, 13-inch Laminating Machine, 4 Rollers Hot and Cold Thermal Laminator, Quick Warm-up, Fast Laminating Machine with 3 mil Lamination Films for Home, Office, School • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Espamig 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 (LED Busy Board) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
10 Pack Chair Bands,Stretch Resistance Fidget Bands Toy for Kids,Natural Latex Stretch Chair Fidget Bands Stretch Foot Bands,for Elementary School SPD ADHD Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Chairs (Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Wooden Burger Sandwich Stacking Toys, Montessori Toys for Toddlers Play Food Educational Preschool Learning Toys Christmas Birthday Gift Kids Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 Years Old (Set) • Amazon Business $16.81 1 $16.81
Geyee Visual Schedule for Kids with Autism Toddler Daily Routine Chart Schedule Board Autism Learning Materials Aspergers ADHD for Home, 60 Pcs Picture Schedule Cards(Blue) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$138.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.15

Total project goal

$200.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.98

1 Donor

-$117.99

Donations toward project cost

-$100.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$82.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$70.54

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.45

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 $0.00

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