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Ms. Padera from Lakewood, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Providing Communication to All

Help me give my students support to improve their communication and sensory regulation tools and support to have a voice inside and outside of the classroom.

  • $713 goal

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My Project

Hello! I am a speech language pathologist that provides services to CMS. I serve a diverse student body, including students with intellectual disabilities and autism. I service multiple students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to communicate effectively with their teachers and peers. Many of my students have sensory needs that require different types of fidgets in order to function within the general education classroom. Their sensory needs have been impacted by COVID-19 causing reduced access to specialized tools as their sensory room had to be emptied last school year due to space issues.

I'm looking for supplies to support students with their articulation, fluency, expressive language skills, auditory and reading comprehension skills, and social communication.

Thank you for supporting public schools and specifically the special education system.

Ms. Padera
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super Duper Publications | Ask and Answer WH Question Five Fun Decks Combo | Communication and Language Skills Flash Cards | Educational Resource for Children • Amazon Business $85.00 1 $85.00
Furinno Luder Bookcase / Book / Storage , 7-Cube, White • Amazon Business $46.59 1 $46.59
SkillEase Story Cues Skilled Sequencing Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Skills Game, English Language Learners Games, Storytelling Cards, Sentence Building and Picture Cards • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Spark Cards Sequence Cards for Storytelling and Picture Interpretation Speech Therapy Game, Special Education Materials, Sentence Building, Problem Solving, Improve Language Skills • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Dum Dums Original Mix 400 ct. Bag - All-Time Classic Flavors - Lollipops Bulk, Bulk Suckers, Individually Wrapped - Bulk Candy for Any Occasion! • Amazon Business $28.48 1 $28.48
52 Essential Life Skills: No-Excuses Game to Teach Kids, Teens & Adults How To Care for Self & Chores, Practical Solution by Harvard Educator for Responsible Boys, Confident Girls, Happy Family • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
52 Essential Social Situations - Social Skills Activities for Kids (3-6th Grade) - Social Emotional Learning & Growth Mindset for Family, Classroom, Counseling - Conversation Card Games for Kids 8-12 • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
52 Essential Social Dilemmas: Life Skills for Kids & Teens to Thrive in Middle School - Conversation Cards Created by Teachers & Counselors for Family, Classroom, Counseling, Therapy Game (6-8 Grade) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
52 Essential Social Skills Conversation Cards & Teaching Guides - by Harvard Educator - Social Emotional Learning Activities for Parents, Teachers, School Counselor (Kindergarten, Elementary Kids) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Evotech Dental Teeth Care Model, W/Giant Toothbrush, Kids Dental Care Teaching Demonstration Model, Speech Therapy Teaching Tool, Adult Standard Typodont Demonstration Teeth Model • Amazon Business $23.45 1 $23.45
Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
16 Speech Therapy Posters - 11x17in Speech Therapy Decor, Articulation Posters, Speech Therapy Room Decor, Speech Therapy Bulletin Board Decorations, Speech Language Pathology • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sproutbrite Reading Comprehension Posters for Classroom - Classroom Decor Decorations Wall Chart for Elementary, Middle School (Pack 1) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
? WORD TEASERS Middle School - Vocabulary Game for Kids 10-13 - Fun Family Conversation Starters - Reading Games for Middle School - 150 Vocabulary Flash Cards/Conversation Cards • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Sriracha: The Game - A Spicy Slapping Card Game for The Whole Family • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
P for Pizza Freshest Board Game You’ll Taste All Year, for Adults, Families, and Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Variety Bag, 46 oz • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Face to Face Transitions Card Game (Middle to High School Edition) – Communication Development for Important Life Transitions, Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Inferences & Drawing Conclusions: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $9.91 1 $9.91
Progress Over Perfection Print, Classroom Decor, Kids Motivational, Inspirational Office Decor, Kid's Room Decor, Teacher Gift, Boho Classroom Wall Art, Unframed (8X10 INCH) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
NERF Nerfoop - The Classic Mini Foam Basketball and Hoop - Hooks On Doors - Indoor and Outdoor Play - A Favorite Since 1972 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 5 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Main Ideas & Summarizing: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Context Clues & Figurative Language: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Scholastic Success with Reading Comprehension Grade 5 Workbook • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Silent Stress Reducer Ring • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$555.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$605.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.90

Total project goal

$712.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $712.67

1 Donor

-$712.67

Donations toward project cost

-$605.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.90

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