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Ms. Lun from San Francisco, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Toys to Calm Emotions

Help me give my students sensory toys to play with to calm down when emotions rise.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lun's classroom raised $390

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love my students’ resilience, creativity, and unique personalities. They each bring something special to our classroom, and I want to provide them with tools to help them thrive academically and emotionally.

The toys I’m requesting—like sensory fidget tools, stress balls, and emotion-matching games—will offer them healthy outlets for calming their emotions and improving focus.

These resources will make a big difference by teaching self-regulation skills, fostering emotional intelligence, and creating a safe space for expression. My goal is to help students feel more secure and engaged in their learning, enabling them to better absorb new concepts and build meaningful relationships. What makes my students truly special is their ability to overcome challenges and their eagerness to grow. These toys will empower them to succeed not just in the classroom but in life.

Ms. Lun Garfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
BUNMO Stacking Rocks 40pcs - Safe for Ages 1+ - Montessori Toys for 1 Year Old - Wooden Stacking Blocks for Kids 1+ - Stimulating Creative & Imaginative Play - Sensory Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys - 6 Pack Liquid Timer Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Liquid Motion Toys Or Motion Bubbler Sensory Timer for Playful Learning and Sensory Exploration • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls - 3 Balls, Elastic Sensory Balls for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Autism and Special Needs Toys, Calming Fidgets for Kids and Adults, Ideal for Classroom • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sense & Grow Sensory Fidget Maze by Creative Kids- Marble Fidget Maze Sensory Toy- Stress-Relief Toys for Autism ADHD- Crinkly Maze Provides Focus, Relieves Anxiety, Reduces Stress for Children 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - Fidget Toy Sensory Tube Filled with Colorful Goo, Glitter, Calming Toys for Kids with Autism, ADHD - Goodie Bag Stuffers, Fidgets for Classroom, Kids Prize（9'' X 5'' • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$267.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.36

Sales tax

 $24.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.48

Total project goal

$389.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.85

3 Donors

-$248.13

Donations toward project cost

-$225.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$124.07

Match offers toward project cost

-$105.46

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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