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Ms. Erin from Bushnell, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sun Rays Survival Kit!

Help me give my students the tools and supplies they need to be successful this school year!

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  • $241 still needed thanks to a match offer

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The Sun Rays classroom is a Multiple Disabilities elementary school classroom. There are 7 students with diagnoses of Autism, Specific Learning Disability, and Cognitive Impairment. They all have different learning and sensory needs. With the Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler and the Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys my students will have some of the tools they need to help regulate their emotions in different classroom settings and situations.

In our self contained setting we do all subject areas in our classroom - math and reading as well as art, science.

and social studies! We go through supplies very quickly throughout the year and an abundant stock of Washable Bingo Paint Daubers Markers,

Crayola Kid's Markers, Crayola Crayons, and Washable Removable Glue Sticks will help ensure we don't end our year with only white crayons and gray markers!

We also do our indoor free play and recesses frequently as we live in the Midwest where we have long winters and the rest of the year we can have 4 seasons in a day which can impede our ability to play outdoors. To make indoor free play more enjoyable I have added Play-Doh Bulk Pack and STEM Magnet Toys to our list.

Our room is the same as most elementary classrooms in several ways - we make messes, have runny noises, scrape our knees and elbows, and rip our supplies from time to time. Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Thermal Laminating Pouches, Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket, and Baby Wipes will make these instances easier.

The Sun Rays classroom is incredible. The students work so hard and deserve all the same toys and supplies as anyone else.

Ms. Erin Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

Never Before Funded 7 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 5 $118.50
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 2 $60.18
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.63 5 $53.15
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 120 Tissues/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (54314) • Quill.com $7.79 5 $38.95
Soucolor 20-Pack 10 Colors Washable Bingo Paint Daubers Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Dot Markers Set with 48 Pages Tearable Activity Book for Toddler Arts and Crafts Kits Supplies • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.41 20 $28.20
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $8.25 3 $24.75
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.20 10 $22.00
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Fresh, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $17.75 1 $17.75
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Materials cost

$547.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$587.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.60

Total project goal

$690.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $690.67

2 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$92.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

The Tracy Family Foundation match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $481.85

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