Help me give my students a more inviting classroom environment and options for indoor unstructured wellness time.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Straus's classroom raised $342
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Most secondary students only get the opportunity for unstructured time during advisory and lunch. The material in this project is meant to help students relax. It includes coloring books, fidget spinners, silly putty, and a rubik's cube. Additionally, the project includes lights and filters to help soften the lighting in the room. Last year, many of my students chose to sit and relax, which is fine, but I would like to allow them to have more intentional activities that encourage them to socialize with their friends, as well. I already have some board games, but this includes charades and some dice to replace some that went missing last year. The jump rope will be used if the class has the opportunity to go outside.
Throughout the year, students have a need for a band-aid during class.
I would also like to have menstrual items and face masks so learning time isn't wasted having students travel to the clinic and back.
Nearly all 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 Silly Putty Bulk Variety Pack, Sensory Putty, Fidget Toys for Kids, Gifts, 24 Eggs [Amazon Exclusive]
• Amazon Business
$29.48
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$29.48
Educational Insights The Original Fluorescent Light Filters: Tranquil Blue 4-Pack, Fluorescent Light Covers, Easy Install for Classrooms, Office, Hospitals & Home, Teacher Classroom Decor
• Amazon Business
$29.22
1
$29.22
Asana Unscented Pads Variety Pack for Teens - Includes Regular, Heavy and Mini Pads with Wings - 36 Sanitary Napkins
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Brightedly Double Dutch Jump Rope Set - Rainbow
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
ErChen USB Dual-Color Led String Lights, 33FT 100 LEDs Color Changing Dimmable 8 Modes Copper Wire Fairy Lights with Remote Timer for Indoor Outdoor Christmas (Warm White, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
ErChen USB Dual-Color Led String Lights, 33FT 100 LEDs Color Changing Dimmable 8 Modes Copper Wire Fairy Lights with Remote Timer for Indoor Outdoor Christmas (Warm White, Red)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Family Charades Card Game by Outset Media - Travel Friendly Family Charades Game - Includes Over 300 Charades - Perfect for Parties, Vacations, and Holidays - Ages 8+
• Amazon Business
$13.90
1
$13.90
The Beauty of Horror 1: A GOREgeous Coloring Book
• Amazon Business
$12.00
1
$12.00
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
SCIONE Fidget Spinners Toys 5 Pack,Sensory Hand Fidget Pack Bulk,Anxiety Toys Stress Relief Reducer,Party Favors for Kids/Adults Stocking Stuffer Return Gifts,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Kids Classroom Prizes
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
Med PRIDE Medical Vinyl Examination Gloves (Large, 100-Count) Latex Free Rubber | Disposable, Ultra-Strong, Clear | Fluid, Blood, Exam, Healthcare, Food Handling Use | No Powder
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Neosporin + Maximum-Strength Pain Relief Dual Action Ointment, First Aid Topical Antibiotic & Analgesic Ointment for 24-Hour Infection Protection with Bacitracin Zinc & Pramoxine HCl, 1 oz
• Amazon Business
$8.74
1
$8.74
Care Science Antibacterial Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 200 ct Bulk Assorted Sizes | Flexible + Breathable Protection Helps Prevent Infection for First Aid and Wound Care
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Super Cars Coloring Book: A collection of 64 cool supercar designs, Relaxation coloring pages for creative children and adults. Great book for car lovers.
• Amazon Business
$7.49
1
$7.49
Strathmore (25-508 STR-025-508 100 Sheet Sketch Pad, 8.875 by 11", 8.5"x11", White
• Amazon Business
$7.39
1
$7.39
Anxiety Relief Adult Coloring Book: Over 100 Pages of Mindfulness and anti-stress Coloring To Soothe Anxiety featuring Beautiful and Magical Scenes, ... | Adult Coloring Book (Anxiety Coloring Book)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
MONCOM Cotton Swabs 500 Count Double Round Thick Tips | Biodegradable & Organic Strong Wooden Sticks Cotton Swabs For Ears | Firm Qtips cotton swabs | Natural Cotton Buds, 3 inch, One Small box
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
100 Pack Disposable Face Masks, 3 Ply Filter Protection Black Disposable Face Masks (100 pack)
• Amazon Business
$5.94
1
$5.94
Prang (Formerly Art Street) Sketch Book, Lightweight, 11" x 8-1/2", 100 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$4.32
1
$4.32
Simple Mandalas: Coloring Book with Easy and Simple Mandala Patterns for Kids or Adults.
• Amazon Business
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