This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
"Some see disabilities, but special education teachers see possibilities."
My students consist of a diverse group of children with varying special needs.
They each require some extra attention to reach their potential. My students are exceptional learners who sometimes need accommodations to be successful. Most of them are learning functional and life skills such as toileting, social skills, following simple directions, and how to manage outbursts and sensory needs.
These children are capable of so much more than even I realize, and they continue to surprise me with their abilities. They bring so much joy to our school.
My Project
When school is in session, our students are working on so many things other than academics. We are also working on communication, functional and social skills! We learn how to interact with others, how to share, how to react and respond in social situations, how to follow schedules and even some basic living skills. When school is on a break, I would love to provide my students with things to do to help them keep learning!
Games are an excellent way for students to work on academic and functional skills, while also having fun!
By providing my students who are both in person and remote learners some games for them to have over the upcoming school breaks (Weekends, Mardi Gras, and Spring Break), we will give them something fun to do with their families, while also learning and working on social skills! Games would encourage students to spend time with their families, encourage them to work on functional skills, strengthen academics and critical thinking skills and so much more.
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
IQ Toys Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set, Play Food with 5 Color Coded Buckets. Complete Pretend Play Fruits and Vegetables Learning Toy Set for Toddler Kids Girls and Boys, 30 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$15.99
4
$63.96
Hungry Hungry Hippos
• Amazon Business
$19.82
3
$59.46
Educational Insights Pete the Cat I Love My Buttons Game - Preschool Shapes Matching Game, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$16.37
3
$49.11
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive),Red,Original version
• Amazon Business
$12.56
3
$37.68
Hasbro Connect 4 Game
• Amazon Business
$9.84
3
$29.52
Guess Who? Game: Finding Dory Edition
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Disney Princess Top Trumps Match Board Game
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Pressman Wild Kratts Pop 'N' Race, Multi-colored, 5"
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Chutes and Ladders Board Game for 2 to 4 Players Kids Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$12.55
1
$12.55
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
Materials cost
$328.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$26.74
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$389.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.78
Total project goal
$458.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$458.52
7 Donors
-$228.82
Donations toward project cost
-$195.25
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.57
match offer
-$228.81
Match offer toward project cost
-$194.49
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Johnston and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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