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Ms. Mikesell from Clearfield, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Mikesell's classroom raised $193

Classroom Fidgets

Help me give my students fidget toys to help them stay focused, eliminate anxiety, hyperactivity and boredom during the day. Fidget toys are a great classroom support for every student through sensory play.

This project expired on March 20, 2026.

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Ms. Mikesell Clearfield Area High School
Clearfield, PA Grades 6-8

My Project

Many of our students struggle with staying focused during the class period. Providing these classroom fidgets helps to support their sensory needs by providing a quiet and stimulating focus.

Fidgets can help eliminate feelings of anxiety, anxiousness, and hyperactivity.

Many students deal with these feelings on a daily basis and are learning how to cope.

My goals for this project is to help accomodate students needs in a fun and supportive way. These fidget toys are a small and simple way to offer students who need the extra support without drawing attention or distractions to other students in the classroom. Having different fidgets and enough for all the students to access can help change their focus and their educational outcomes long term.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Mikesell Clearfield Area High School Grades 6-8

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.

Clearfield, PA 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Sensory Fidget Poppers - Silicone Fidgets for Anxiety Relief & Fine Motor Skills, Assorted Shapes & Colors • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 1 $37.76
40pcs Stress Balls for Kids-Squishy Cube Stress Balls Bulk-Treasure Box-Fidgets Prizes Bulk-Sensory Fidgets Toys for Adults -Classroom Prize-Goodie Bag Stuffers, Sensory Toys for Autistic Autism • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
120 pcs Random Color Mini Squeeze Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys, Mini Keychain Wrap Small Relieve Anxiety Stress Toy, Pop Bulk Silicone Classroom Prize for Kids Adult Party Gift • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
12 Pack Stress Pop Balls, Fidget Ball Popper, Assorted Colors, New Durable Design, Fidget Popper • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mr. Pen- Poppers Fidget Toy, 2 Pack, Sensory Bubble Push Toy, Poppet • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84

Materials cost

$131.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.86

Total project goal

$192.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $192.40

1 Donor

-$192.40

Donations toward project cost

-$163.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.86

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 $0.00

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