My students are an amazing and fun group of five, six and seven-year-olds. They love to read, dance, paint, play instruments and explore outside. My students have a variety of special needs, including ASD and other communication delays, and they learn best through hands-on activities.
Activities that incorporate highly-engaging, developmentally appropriate materials are important to building social skills as well as building academic growth.
To build these skills, we play games, have a daily read-aloud and writing activities, participate in circle time, and provide opportunities for students to practice sensory regulation. I am constantly learning from my class, and I am so proud when I see their progress!
My Project
My students have the opportunity to participate in an Extended School Year program to maintain their academic and social skills through the summer months. In order to make this program as engaging as possible, I am requesting items such as ocean animal figures, sea-colored sensory beads and board games to make our summer activities fun and cool!
To make sure that students have safe and physically distant activities, we also need some special items for our summer program including a bubble machine and multiple sets of sensory items and materials.
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
Crayola Triangular Crayons, Toddler Crayons, Coloring Gift for Kids
• Amazon Business
$3.99
8
$31.92
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear (TP5854-100)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Victostar Bubble Machine, Automatic Bubble Machine for Kids with Bubbles Solutions Bubbles Blowing for Outdoor Indoor
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Shuttle Art Dot Markers, 14 Colors Highly Washable Bingo Daubers Dabbers Dauber Dawgs for Kids Toddlers Preschool Children Art Craft Supply with 10 Patterns Double Adhesive Paper
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
12Pack Easy Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Age 4-8 Years Old, Sea Animals Small Summer Puzzles Party Favors for Girls and Boys, Portable Travel Puzzles 20 Pieces Per Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Lucky Ducks - The Memory and Matching Game That Moves - Includes A Fun Pop The Pig Make-A-Match Card Game
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Lauri Foam Magnets - Objects
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
3-D Floating Foam Ship Craft Kit - Crafts for Kids and Fun Home Activities
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824
• Amazon Business
$14.04
1
$14.04
Chenille Kraft 4357 Wonderfoam Magnetic Alphabet Letters, Assorted Colors. 110/Pack (CKC4357)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Wild Republic Polybag Aquatic, Octopus, Shark, Dolphin, Orca, Crab, Lobster, Blue Whale, Stingray, Squid, Harp Seal, & Walrus Toys 11 Piece Set
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Top Race 3 Large Dinosaur Sand Molds, Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton Beach Toy Set
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Blue, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
RAM-PRO 25-Piece Powerful Magnetic Round Ferrite Magnet Discs with ¼” Dia. Holes (3/4" x 1/4") – Universal Use on Frigidaire’s, Bulletin Boards & Arts-Crafts Projects, Etc.
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Water Beads Ocean, OEEKOI 20,000 Water Gel Beads Jelly Growing Balls for Kids Tactile Toys, Tactile Sensory Experience, Wedding Centerpieces and Home Decoration
• Amazon Business
Munchkin Bath Toy, Little Boat Train, 6 Count
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Push Bubbles Popping Fidget Sensory Toy, One Louder Side to Pop, AutismSilicone Squeeze Toy, Stress Relief Special Needs for Kids and Adult (Rainbow, Square)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
National Geographic Readers: Tide Pools (L1)
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$4.99
1
$4.99
National Geographic Readers: In the Ocean (L1/Co-reader)
• Amazon Business
$4.74
1
$4.74
Materials cost
$288.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$323.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.02
Total project goal
$380.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$380.14
5 Donors
-$238.16
Donations toward project cost
-$209.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$28.22
Matching donations from our partners
-$133.15
Match offers toward project cost
-$113.18
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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