Help me give my students "Anything From the Trolley!" Help me create a supply cart of pencils, erasers, highlighters, markers, and fidgets to help my 7th Graders focus on doing their best in the classroom.
The students who I work with teach me so much every day. They lead discussions, collaborate, and never stop growing. Each of my students has unique strengths and needs in the classroom. They are curious and love to learn new things, explore their creativity, and solve difficult problems. More than anything my students make me smile every day with their hilarious jokes and comments.
My students are leaders and they bring their best to the classroom every day.
However, at this age many of my students struggle to complete work in the chaos at home or to stay focused in class. I want to support my students in and out of the classroom to help them meet their goals. It is my job to inspire in them a love of learning that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Middle school is hard, and I want to do my part to make it a little bit better for my students.
My Project
As a Language Arts teacher, I love the magic of Harry Potter. I want to bring that magic to my students by offering them a fully stocked trolley of their own. On this "trolley" cart I plan to offer my students anything they could need during the school day.
I never want my students to feel unprepared or stressed because they do not have the supplies they need.
The trolley cart will be stocked with essential supplies and fidget tools to help my students be focused and successful. Ticonderoga Pencils are sturdy and reliable which is important for 7th graders who are rough on materials. I can never have enough erasers throughout the school year for students' pencils, so those will be a staple on the supply cart. Highlighters are also a necessity to help my students close read material and annotate their work. Small packs of Kleenex will be perfect for students to carry to their desk or locker if they need them. I also do many art projects throughout the year and I want all of my students to have access to Crayola Markers and Sharpies to make their creative ideas come to life.
One major obstacle for many students, especially those with ADHD or childhood trauma, is staying calm and focused during class. Being able to offer a wide variety of fidget tools to my students will truly be transformative. Fidget tools like rolling chains, marble mazes, and spike rings help students calm down and regulate their brains. This allows them to work and understand classroom material at a higher level than they would be able to without the tools. Each student I work with has many unique talents and challenges, and I want to support them all by asking, "Anything from the trolley?"
alvorog 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart Storage Shelves Multifunction Storage Trolley Service Cart with Mesh Basket Handles and Wheels Easy Assembly for Bathroom, Kitchen, Office (Black)
$39.99
1
$39.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors
$32.33
1
$32.33
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Color Highlighters, Value Pack, 36 Count
Raymond Geddes Animal Pencil Top Erasers For Kids (Pack of 50), Assorted color (69005)
$8.80
2
$17.60
Travel Tissues On-The-Go Packs - 24 Count
$13.66
1
$13.66
Roller Chain Fidget Toy Stress Reducer, ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism (Blue 2PK)
$11.99
1
$11.99
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6"
$11.97
1
$11.97
Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys Set –10 Small Quiet Metal Antistress Fingers Rings for Men, Women, Adults, Teens & 5+ Children – Ideal for People with OCD, ADHD, ADD & Autism Sensory Desk Games
$11.90
1
$11.90
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet!
$9.99
1
$9.99
Spiky Sensory Rollers (Pack of 3) - Unbreakable Fidget Toys / Sensory Toy - BPA / Phthalate / Latex-Free - Perfect Monkey Fidgets - by Impresa
$9.99
1
$9.99
ENTHUR Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids - Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy Fidget Toy Squeeze Sensory Toy (3pcs)
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count
$7.98
1
$7.98
Fidget Toy(Package of 10, 10 Colors) Stress Relieve Toy, Focus Enhance, Relieves Stress and Increase Focus for Adults and Children, has Helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism
$5.99
1
$5.99
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count
$5.47
1
$5.47
Materials cost
$269.17
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$303.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.51
Total project goal
$356.72
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