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Ms. Rager from Wichita, KS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Benefits of Stress Balls!

Help me give my students fidget stress balls for their extra energy to help them focus!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rager's classroom raised $294

This project is fully funded

My Project

The items requested in this project will be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year!

My students get tremendous use out of using fidget stress balls, not only for regulation purposes, but also to help them get out their extra energy during lessons so they can focus more on their lessons!

I want my students to learn about what different materials these balls are made of, and brainstorm how they want to construct their own fidget stress ball that we will be making in class. I want my students to create their own individual fidget stress balls!

I believe this will be a fun activity for my students, as well as teaching them how they can use different tools to regulate their energy to allow them to focus and pay more attention in the classroom!

Ms. Rager Gardiner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Wichita, KS View local requests

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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vinsot 100 Pcs Smile Face Stress Balls Bulk 2 Inch Funny Face Stress Relief Balls Mini Foam Smile Face Toys for Finger Exercise, School Prizes, Party Bag Fillers (Colored) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Wettarn Tie Dye Party Stress Balls Colorful Foam Stress Relief Balls Bulk for Finger Exercise Stress Relief Rainbow Themed Events Birthday Carnival Reward Party Favors (60 Pcs,2.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
KLT Stress Balls Bulk for Kids and Adults: 24 Pack Fidget Toys Squishy Ball, Sensory Toy for Autistic Children, Squeeze Ball Calming Toy for Students, Anxiety Relief, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $25.45 1 $25.45
12 Pack Fidgets Stress Balls for Kids Adults, Squishies Ball Toys Pack, Stress Relief Sensory Stress Ball for Autism, ADD, ADHD, Squishy Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Boys Girls • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys For Kids and Adults - Sensory Ball, Squishy Balls With Colorful Water Beads,Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
20 Pack Mini Stress Balls Set, Bulk Sensory Squishy Toys Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults, Squeeze Balls to Relax, Fidget Stress Toys for Classroom Rewards, Party Favors,Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with Gel Water Beads - Jumbo Size (Red) - Anti-Stress ADHD Anxiety Relief Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults - Promote Calm Focus, Reduce Hand, Wrist Pain • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with Gel Water Beads - Jumbo Size - Anti-Stress ADHD Anxiety Relief Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults - Promote Calm Focus, Reduce Hand, Wrist Pain (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
YoYa TOYS Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with Gel Water Beads - Jumbo Size (Colorful) - Anti-Stress ADHD Anxiety Relief Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults - Promote Calm Focus, Reduce Hand, Wrist Pain • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$201.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.96

Total project goal

$293.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.06

1 Donor

-$133.93

Donations toward project cost

-$133.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$135.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.63

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$0.00

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