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Mrs. Clarke from Springfield, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Bodies and Minds

Help me give my students snacks and fidgets to help calm their bodies and minds.

  • $202 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 of my students come from low-income situations and I even have a few who are homeless. Please, help me to provide them with extra snacks and fidgets for the harder days. Also, the water in our building is unsafe to drink. Therefore, I would like to be able to provide them with water too.

Students who are hungry or otherwise not in a mental state to learn will never be truly present in the classroom.

The students in my class are so smart I just want to give them what they need to be successful. No one can function well on an empty stomach or with high emotions.

Mrs. Clarke Mary O Pottenger Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Springfield, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Waterdrop 200-Gallon Long-Life 40-Cup Large Water Filter Dispenser with 1 Filter, for Home and Office, 5X Times Lifetime, Reduces Chlorine, PFOA/PFOS and More, BPA Free, Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, 6 Flavor Variety Pack, 1oz Bags (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.28 1 $19.28
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler: Liquid Timers Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Autism Sensory Bottles Calming Down Corner Classroom, Kids Toddlers Social Emotional Feeling Learning Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Jawhock 12 Pack Colorful Fidget Spinners, High Speed Hand Spinner Goodie Bag Stuffers ADHD Anxiety Toys Stress Relief Reducer, Classroom Prizes Birthday Return Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$139.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.27

Total project goal

$201.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.81

3 Donors

-$201.81

Donations toward project cost

-$171.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.27

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 $0.00

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