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Ms. Simmons from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Simmons's classroom raised $507

Creating a Safe, Engaging Learning Environment for Every Student

Help me give my students materials to support self regulation and increase learning opportunities.

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Ms. Simmons Turning Point Academy Middle School
Charlotte, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

Every student deserves a classroom environment where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. The behavior tokens, stress balls, fidget rings, chair bands and LEX plant grow light requested through this project will help create a positive and calming learning environment for my students.

Behavior tokens will provide students with immediate, tangible recognition for making positive choices, demonstrating growth, meeting expectations, and persevering through challenges.

Stress balls, fidget rings, and chair bands will give students appropriate tools to manage restlessness, anxiety,and excess energy while maintaining their focus during instruction and independent work. These simple supports can help students self-regulate without disrupting their learning or the learning of others.

The LED plant grow light will also support a welcoming classroom environment by allowing us to incorporate plants and nature into our learning space. Caring for plants can encourage responsibility, patience,and a sense of ownership while adding a calming element to the classroom.

Together, these resources will help me create a classroom where students can self-regulate, stay engaged, make positive choices, and feel successful. My goal is to equip students with strategies and supports that help them become confident, responsible, and successful learners.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

35 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Simmons Turning Point Academy Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
[10ft] Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station with 13A 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Computer Nightstand Laptop Phone White Black • Amazon Business $26.78 2 $53.56
Zubebe 800 Pcs Behavior Tokens Bulk Caught Being Good Incentive Coins Reward Behavior Tokens for Kids Colorful Plastic Coins School Teacher Prize Supplies Reward Play Counting Party Favors • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
32Pcs Slow Rising Stress Balls Bulk, Classroom Prize Party Favors Bulk Toys, Goodie Bags Stuffer for Kids, Dough Squishy Fidget Toys for Stress Relief, Easter Basket Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Sumind 24 Pieces Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Mini Blocks Cube Bulk Gadget Sensory Toy Hand Held Blocks Finger Gadget Gift for Adults Anxiety Stress Relief Game(Starry Style) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Yrissmiss 4PCS Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Quiet Fidget Toys for Adults & Kids, Travel Toys for Kids Age 3-5 Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $13.54 2 $27.08
Insect, Ladybug, Bee, Butterfly Bookmarks Bulk Set (40 Pack) – Cute Bookmarks for Kids, Girls & Boys, Teens – Fun Reading Incentives, Student Rewards, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors & Gifts • Amazon Business $25.43 1 $25.43
yadoker Plant Grow Light, LED Growing Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants,Height Adjustable, Automatic Timer, 5V Low Safe Voltage,Idea for Small Plant Light • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Libima 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Inspirational Fidget Bands for Classroom Chair Flexible Seating for School Students ADHD Sensory Needs (Neon Colors,1mm) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bread Butter Squishy Stress Ball, Fun Slow Rising Fidget Toy for ADHD Anxiety Relief, Cute Pink Party Favor Gift & Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
BUNMO Magnetic Fidget Rings 3pk – Cool Fidgets for Teens, Quiet Fidget Toys, Fidget Toys Adults, Maximum Strength 8 N50 Magnets, Learn Cool Tricks, Teen Gifts, Fidgets for Kids 8-12, Multicolored • Amazon Business $5.69 3 $17.07
16 Pcs Pop Bubble Bracelet Fidget Toys, Pop Wristband Fidget Bulk Toy for Party Favors Halloween Christmas Valentine Gifts Students Gifts Easter Egg Basket Stuffer Classroom Prizes Goodie Bag for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Jutom 24 Pcs Classroom Teacher Must Haves, Behavior Management Tools | I Need Help Mini Flip Chart Incentives for Kids Self Assessment Cards for Elementary School Educational Learning Activities • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
UpBrands 24 Easter Eggs Fillers Zipper Bracelets 6.5 Inches Sensory Toys Set, Kit for Birthday Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Class Valentines Gifts For Kids & Students Incentives • Amazon Business $7.59 2 $15.18
Outus 300 Pieces Watercolor Punch Cards Incentive Reward Card Student Awards Punch Cards for Classroom Business Kids Students Teachers School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer Teacher Supplies 6 Pack-Blue Green • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Wisdompro 16 Pack Spiky Sensory Finger Rings, Fidget Ring Set - 8 Colors | Metal Stretchy Rings, Anxiety and Stress Relief, for Adults, Men and Women • Amazon Business $5.94 2 $11.88

Materials cost

$366.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.92

Total project goal

$506.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.13

1 Donor

-$506.13

Donations toward project cost

-$430.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.92

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