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Ms. Washington from New Orleans, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Children Gain from Emotional Support Resources

Help me give my students floor cushions, snacks and stress balls to meet their academic and social needs.

  • $561 goal

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

My Project

My students are eager learners who trust me as their teacher. They rely on me to be their hero when they arrive at school. I understand that emotional support resources such as building tiles and stress balls are essential for students, as they can significantly enhance mental health, academic success, and overall well-being. Sensory tools and afternoon snacks can benefit them emotionally. Providing students with cushioned seats in a literacy group allows them to choose seating that supports their learning styles and reading fluency. These resources help manage stress, build resilience, and develop important social and emotional skills.

Providing emotional support enables students to cope with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, creating a sense of security and belonging.

When students feel supported, they are more likely to engage in school, display positive behavior, and foster healthy peer relationships.

By investing in emotional support resources, students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a classroom that is prepared to meet their needs.

Ms. Washington Ben Franklin Elementary School - PreK - 5 Campus Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

New Orleans, LA 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timgle 25 Pcs Floor Cushions for Classroom 15 Inch Flexible Seating Bulk Foam Floor Seats Pillows Portable Classroom Seating with Handles for Kids Student Adult Daycare School Home Learning (Hexagon) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
GPX Cassette Player with AM/FM Radio, Black (CAS337B) • Quill.com $31.99 2 $63.98
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $23.28 2 $46.56
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 3 $35.97
Neliblu Bulk Set of 2.5" Squishy Stress Balls - 24 Classroom Treasure Box Prizes, Fidget Toys, Grip Strength Trainer, Party Favors for Kids, Adults, Teens in Assorted Designs and Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Halloween Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.83 4 $31.32
Kool-Aid Pool-Aid Berry Splash Artificially Flavored Drink, 10 ct Box, 6 oz Pouches • Amazon Business $2.69 10 $26.90
Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookies, 160 Cookies (8 Sleeves of 10 XL Size Two-Packs) Vegan, 8.8 Ounce (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $25.52 1 $25.52
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$405.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.13

Total project goal

$560.88

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