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Mr. Pond from Honokaa, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calmness World

Help me give my students the best ways to stay focused while learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Pond's classroom raised $675

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's fast-paced academic environment, students are often faced with various challenges that can lead to stress and anxiety. However, there is a simple yet effective solution to help students manage stress and enhance their overall well-being: stress balls. By incorporating stress balls in the classroom, students can release built-up tension and stress during class, promoting a more positive and focused learning atmosphere. Firstly, stress balls offer a physical outlet for excess energy and nervousness. Engaging with a stress ball allows students to channel their stress into a simple, repetitive motion, helping to reduce restlessness and improve concentration.

By providing students with a practical and inclusive solution for addressing individual stress levels in a shared learning environment, stress balls can help to create a more productive and positive classroom atmosphere.

In conclusion, incorporating stress balls in the classroom can be a highly effective strategy for helping students manage stress and enhance their overall well-being. By providing a physical outlet for excess energy, aiding in stress relief and relaxation, and offering a discreet and non-disruptive tool for managing stress. Thank you.

Mr. Pond Honoka'a Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inflatable Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy, 16 PCS 3D Squeeze Toys Stress Balls Bulk Party Favors for Kids Toys It Pop Fidgets Pack Autism Sensory Toys Toddler Toys ADHD Toys Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $18.98 10 $189.80
Stretchy Ball Assorted Colors (Pack of 12) by JA-RU | Stress Release, Anxiety, Hand Therapy, Add, Autism, Tactile, Doug Ball for Kids and Adults. Squishy Pull and Stretch Fun Party Favor # 401-12p • Amazon Business $28.98 3 $86.94
Dr.Kbder Magnetic Rings Fidget Toys Finger Fidget Spinner Magnet Ring Toys for Adults Figets Sensory Toys, ADHD Relief Stress Toys Stocking Stuffers Gift for Boys Teens 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Amazon Business $6.99 10 $69.90
Squishy Dough Ball (12 Balls Assorted) Neon Color Sensory Fidget Ball for Kids. Stress Relief Therapy Tactile Squeeze Ball. Autism ADHD Toys. Classroom & Office Desk Calming Fidgets. F-401-12s • Amazon Business $27.89 2 $55.78
KLT Sensory Stress Balls for Adults: Fidget Squishy Toys 12 Pack, Sensory Toys for Autism, Stress Relief Balls, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down • Amazon Business $16.49 2 $32.98
YoYa Toys Squishy Stress Balls with Soft Gel - Jumbo Size (Red) - Anti-Stress ADHD Anxiety Relief Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults - Promote Calm Focus, Reduce Hand, Wrist Pain • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
12PCS Squeeze Bean Keychain Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Pea Pod Sensory Fidget Toys,Peanut Poppers Fidget Toy,Anti-Anxiety,Party Favor Toys • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
World Stress Ball Earth Stress Relief Toys Therapeutic Educational Balls Bulk 1 Dozen 2" Globe Squeeze Stress Balls • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$513.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$573.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.23

Total project goal

$674.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $674.85

1 Donor

-$301.90

Donations toward project cost

-$286.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.10

match offer

-$337.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$286.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.51

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