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Ms. Kusah from Portland, OR is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Classroom Calm Students

Help me give my students the tools to make good decisions and understand their emotional needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kusah's classroom raised $477

This project is fully funded

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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

Calming tools can be incredibly supportive in an active classroom by providing students with a way to manage stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions, especially in high-energy environments. Tools like fidget spinners, stress balls, or breathing exercises help students regulate their emotions and focus better during lessons.

When students have access to calming techniques, they’re more likely to stay engaged, maintain self-control, and participate more effectively in class activities.

These tools create a supportive space where students can reset their emotional state, which enhances their overall learning experience and improves their ability to stay on task.

Ms. Kusah Hartley Elementary School 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.

Portland, OR 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Folding Pedal Exerciser, Mini Exercise Bike Under Desk Bike Foot Pedal Exerciser, Foot Hand Cycle Portable Peddler Machine Bicycle Exerciser Arm Leg Exerciser While Sitting • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
ROKDUK Weighted Lap Blanket for Adults Kids, Weighted Lap Pad for Dog Pet 17"x22" 2lbs Small Weighted Blanket for Sleeping Shoulder Back Relaxation Travel Office Blue Dinosaur • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
BouncyBand Stretch Band Focus Tool – 30” Resistance Band for Kids Stretches to Over 46” – Silent Sensory Tool Awakens Imagination, Develops Balance, and Strengthens Muscles • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Dazzle Putty Toy Goody Putty Mini Tins 8 Pack of Sensory Glitter Putty Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $13.35 3 $40.05
Kittmip 6 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers with 48 Magnets Decorative Magnetic Light Filters for Ceiling Lights Classroom Office Kitchen Decoration (Forest) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Your Therapy Source Calming Corner Posters for Classroom - Calm Down Corner Supplies for Preschool, kindergarten, SEL, Autism, Calming Down Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
36 Pcs Blue Chair Bands Fidget Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Chair Bands Rubber Band for Chair Elastic Chair Bands Stress Bands Chair Leg Strap for Kids Chairs Students ADHD Sensory • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
GDNZDUTS Northern Star Projector Galaxy Light 28 Light Effects - Aurora Projector for Kids Adults Remote Bluetooth Speaker – Galaxy Projector for Bedroom Night Light White Noise Ceiling • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
2PCS Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Adults ,Autism Learning Materials ADHD Fidget Toys, Toddler Stocking Stuffers Present for Boys 3+ Year Old Age(D) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
IMPRESA Spiky Sensory Rings from The Original Monkey Noodle - 3 Pack - Fidget Bracelet Toys for Kids with Unique Needs - Fosters Creativity, Focus, & Fun-Great for Classrooms, Home & Playtime Age 3+ • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Ainrvteers Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anti Stress Tactile Textured Stickers Combined with Breathing Exercise for Fidget Strips Suitable for Children and Adults (10 PC) (Cool Colors) • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45

Materials cost

$369.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$404.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.41

Total project goal

$476.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$476.09

1 Donor

-$476.09

Donations toward project cost

-$404.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.41

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$0.00

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