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Mrs. Kierce from Lawrence, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Calming Classroom Corner

My students need fidget toys, stress balls, the Echo Dot (for music), Therapy Putty, and a calming glitter jar. These tools will be located in a calming center & help them to transition back.

  • $212 goal

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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 Students

Our first grade classroom consists of 30 impressive, young ladies and gentlemen, who have an insatiable appetite for learning. We love to learn; however, we are lacking various classroom materials to help us achieve our academic goals. Our school is located in a high poverty area, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. Although my students have to face much adversity in their personal lives, they enter our room eager to learn and try to "be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." (M. Angelou) They inspire me every day to be a better educator, a better person, and I am asking you to inspire room 105 by your kindness and generosity.

My Project

My first grade class loves to learn; however, we have been experiencing many obstacles to stay on task. Many of my students deal with

various challenges in their personal lives.

At times it affects them throughout our day. I would love to provide our students with some tools to help them make better choices and give them strategies to navigate through their stress, anxiety, and anger.

My students deal with many challenges in their personal lives, such as hunger, anxiety, depression, anger, etc. My students live in a high poverty area and all receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. With your support our students will have access to some helpful resources to help them make positive choices and make the most of their time in our classroom.

Mrs. Kierce Gerard A Guilmette Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Lawrence, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - White • Amazon Business $47.49 1 $47.49
DNA Stress Ball by YoYa Toys- 3 Pack- Squeezing Stress Relief Ball- For Kids & Adults- Stress Squishy Toys For Autism, ADHD, Bad Habits & More- Risk-Free Sensory Rubber Ball • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Neliblu Pull and Stretch Squeeze Stress Ball and Puffer Balls Toys, Assortment 12-Pack • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Soft Egg Slime Colorful Fluffy Slime Scented Stress Relief Toy Sludge Toys (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Silver Glitter Fidget Putty (3-Ounce Large Tin); Silly & Fun Therapeutic Play Putty in Tin • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Color Changing Heat Sensitive Fidget Putty (3-Ounce Large Tin); Silly & Fun Therapeutic Play Putty in Tin • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Amazon Echo Dot Case (fits Echo Dot 2nd Generation only) - Sandstone Fabric • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fun Puzzle Balls by Neliblu - Bulk Party Favors - Party Games - Fidget Brain Teaser Puzzles 2.5" - 1 Dozen Bulk Pack By Neliblu • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$147.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$179.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.67

Total project goal

$211.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$211.13

2 Donors

-$211.13

Donations toward project cost

-$179.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.67

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$0.00

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