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Mr. Marcia from Hialeah, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Toys De-stress and Relax

Help me give my students resources to relax and recover from stressful moments.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Marcia's classroom raised $220

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

Stress-relief toys are essential tools for students, providing numerous benefits that help them navigate everyday challenges.

Firstly, stress-relief toys offer a tangible way for students to channel their anxiety and nervous energy.

Items like stress balls, kinetic, motion spirals, and sensory toys provide a physical outlet for stress, allowing students to focus their energy on something manageable and calming. This physical engagement can help reduce feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, making it easier for students to concentrate on school or just plain living. Moreover, these toys can serve as effective tools for emotional regulation. When students are faced with stressful situations, having a stress-relief toy at hand can help them regain a sense of control and calm. The repetitive motions and tactile sensations provided by these toys can trigger the brain's relaxation response, helping to lower heart rates and reduce stress hormones. This can be particularly beneficial during high-pressure moments, such as exams or presentations.

In addition to their immediate calming effects, stress-relief toys can also promote long-term mental health benefits. Regular use of these toys can help students develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. By incorporating these tools into their daily routines, students can build resilience and improve their overall emotional well-being. Furthermore, stress-relief toys can enhance focus and productivity. By providing a simple, non-distracting way to manage stress, these toys can help students maintain their concentration and stay on task. This can lead to improved academic performance and a more positive learning experience.

In summary, stress-relief toys are valuable assets for students, offering immediate and long-term benefits for managing stress and enhancing emotional well-being. By making these tools available in their daily lives, my students will be better able to navigate the demands of academic life and achieve greater success.

Mr. Marcia Hialeah Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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More than half 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

44 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ZYKKGEY 3D Dynamic Sand Art Liquid Motion with mirror,Moving Sand Art Picture,Relaxed desktop home office decoration (12 inches, DESERT) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Perplexus Portal, 3D Puzzle Ball, Maze Fidget Toys. Kids Games, Puzzle Games, Fidget Ball with 150 Obstacles, Christmas Gifts for Kids, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Fidget Toys Adult, Kinetic Desk Toys, Metal ADHD Balance Desk Fidget Kinetic Toy, Fidget Spinner Toys for Party Favors, Birthday (Silver-Gold Ball) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Desk-Kinetic-Toys Cool-Gadgets for Fidget: Cool-Stuff Thing Game Toy for Adult Teen Children Kid, Stress Relief Optical-Illusion Gifts for Office School Home Man Women Christmas Spinning 180 Seconds • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
PowerTRC Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Fidget Calming and Soothing Desktop Toy Sensory Visual Toy Beautiful Ooze Tube for Autism, Anxiety & ADHD • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
YoYa Toys Liquimo Liquid Zig Zag Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults - Satisfying Toys for Calming Stress and Anxiety Relief - Fidget Dropping Toy Can Be Used As Colorful Office Desk Toy Timer • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PowerTRC Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toy, Fidget Toy for Desk Tops | Calming and Relaxing ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism Toy for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$154.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.94

Total project goal

$219.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $219.62

1 Donor

-$120.00

Donations toward project cost

-$102.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

match offer

-$99.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.94

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 $0.00

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