Welcome! Our south Minneapolis elementary school has a diverse population of students ranging from early childhood to fifth grade. Many of our students have experienced homelessness, lack of basic resources, and childhood trauma. A lot of our students have been to multiple schools and have lived in many different homes already at their young ages.
Despite these extreme circumstances, our students show up daily to learn and build lasting relationships with peers and staff.
Our students are caring, intelligent, and inquisitive students that deserve the best we can offer.
My Project
Many students at my school have experienced homelessness, lack of basic needs and/or traumatic events. Due to these experiences, we often see an increase in anxious or aggressive behaviors when stressful or frustrating situations occur.
By providing students with an area and resources to calm down, we are teaching them the appropriate social skills needed to be successful students and learners.
These skills will be valuable in overcoming the challenges life brings.
My project includes enough fidgets (good for calming anxious bodies) and supplies for calm down bottles for every classroom in my school. Every teacher and student will be taught how to use these "Calm Down Kits" and they will be available in an accessible location within each classroom to use at any time needed.
HB Sensory Bottles, 350mL, Set of 9 Empty Bottles
• Amazon Business
$24.85
2
$49.70
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4)
• Amazon Business
$8.17
5
$40.85
Once ZY Time Puzzles Wooden Puzzles Games Burr Puzzles Jigsaw Kongming Lock 3D Handmade Brain Teaser Toys Intellectual Removing Assembling Toy Educational Puzzles for Kids & Adults Mini Size 9pcs/Set
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
10-Pack of Spiky Sensory Balls - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free
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Special Supplies Spiky Sensory Finger Acupressure Ring Set (Pack of 10) Cool Hand Fidget Toy for Kids Teens & Adults Silent Stress Reducer & Massager - Helps with Focus ADHD & Autism
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$8.69
2
$17.38
Maddie Rae's Slime Making Clear Glue - 1/2 Gallon Value Size - Non Toxic, School Grade Formula for Perfect Slime Crafts (Clear)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
My Slime by U.S. Art Supply Crazy Colors 30 Color Deluxe Glitter Shake Jars Set Kit - Extra Fine Glitter in Large 10 Gram Bottles - Arts, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Body, Slime, Party, Holiday Crafts
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$9.96
1
$9.96
12 Pack Combo Sooper Beads Decoration Vase Filler - Water Beads Gel - 12 Colors - 5 grams per pack make over a quart per pack - Wedding Decoration Vase Filler - Furniture Decorative Vase Filler - ALMOST 3 GALLONS of BEADS TOTAL
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$5.97
1
$5.97
Materials cost
$244.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$278.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$49.14
Total project goal
$327.58
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$327.58
7 Donors
-$163.79
Donations toward project cost
-$139.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.57
match offer
-$163.79
Match offer toward project cost
-$139.22
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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