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Mrs. Manuel from Swansea, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beautiful Minds of All Kinds!

Help me give my students fidget toys, books about neurodivergence and sensory processing aides such as weighted lap pads and noise canceling headphones!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Manuel's classroom raised $626

This project is fully funded

My Project

Thank you for your interest in this project and my students! I currently serve 19 pre-school students in rural South Carolina. Many of my students struggle with impulse control and other sensory processing differences such as noise and light sensitivities. My students are learning at a young age that it is okay to be and learn differently and that we should all get what we need to be successful. These books will help my students see themselves positively reflected in literature. The books will also help them understand and gain empathy for others in an age appropriate way. The noise canceling headphones will be available for students who experience overstimulation due to noise. Similarly, the lap pads and fidget toys will help students regulate their bodies. These items are necessary for my students to gain empathy, regulate, and enjoy their learning and school experience.

Mrs. Manuel Lexington 4 Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

19 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Lap Blanket for Kids & Adults – Lucy, Kids Weighted Blanket – ASD, Sensory Processing Weighted Stuffed Animals Dog Toy – Microwavable Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 5 Lbs. by Friendly Cuddle • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Calming & Comforting | Weighted Lap Animal | Weighted Teddy Bear | Sensory Weighted Animals | Weighted Lap Blanket for Sensory Disorder | Carrying Bag Included | 5 Lbs • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
OleOletOy 32Pack Stress Balls for Kids and Adults: Squishy Ball Fidget Toys, Sensory Toy for Autistic Children, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers, and Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $32.59 1 $32.59
Fun and Function - Discovery Putty - Occupational & Physical Therapy Putty - Supports Fine Motor Skills, Hand Exerciser, Grip Strengthener - Fidget Putty for Kids (Grab The Goodies & Animal Rescue) • Amazon Business $31.08 1 $31.08
MelonArt 3 Pack Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs, 27dB Noise Cancelling Headphones Hearing Protection for Kids Children Autism • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Mix & Match Sensory Spheres • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Kinetic Sand Kalm, Zen Garden Box Fidget Toy with All-Natural Kinetic Sand and 3 Tools for Relaxing Play, Sensory Toys, Sand Toys for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Little Live Pets - Squirkies: 5 Pack | Interactive Toys, Fidget Feature, Click, Flick, Tangle, Pop, 30+ to Collect, Multiple Fidget Points, for Kids Ages 5+. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Remarkable Remy • Amazon Business $17.46 1 $17.46
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Learn Deep Breathing, Rechargeable Animal Night Light, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter 4Pack • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
72 Pieces Sensory Stickers Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Tangle Therapy Tangle - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $12.07 1 $12.07
My brother's keeper: A story about autism • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Mudpuppy Dinosaurs Fuzzy Puzzle, 42 Thick Pieces, 15” x 11” – Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle for Ages 3+ – Fun Sensory Puzzle Featuring Soft and Fuzzy Embellishments and a Colorful, Charming Illustration • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
My Brain is a Race Car: A children's guide to a neuro-divergent brain • Amazon Business $10.51 1 $10.51
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wikki Stix Doodler, Fidget Toy Plus Arts & Crafts for Kids; Non-Toxic Waxed Yarn, Reusable Hands-on Fun! 6-inch Assorted Colors; 24-Pack. • Amazon Business $8.43 1 $8.43
Neurodiversity! What's That? • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$456.40

Vendor shipping charges

$6.21

Sales tax

$32.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.82

Total project goal

$625.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$625.46

10 Donors

-$578.69

Donations toward project cost

-$493.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.30

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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