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Mrs. Linsey from Memphis, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Pop Off!

Help me give my students a back to school calm down gift to help with self-regulation!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Linsey's classroom raised $214

This project is fully funded

My Project

As we prepare for a new school year, it's the perfect time to encourage positive habits from the start. We understand that students will have challenges - whether with classwork or peer interactions - and it's essential they learn to manage their emotions effectively.

One of my goals this year is to help students practice self-regulation.

I want to teach them how to pause and calm themselves before reacting in a disruptive way. That's where the Pop Its come in! Each student will receive a Pop It to keep in their desk or attached to their backpack. Along with it, they'll get a short note explaining how to use it as a calming tool.

The idea is simple: take a moment, breathe, and reset - before you "pop off." Let's give our students the tools they need to succeed both academically and emotionally this year.

Mrs. Linsey Sherwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Memphis, TN 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

500 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 30 Pack Mini Pop Keychain It Fidget Toy Fidgets for Classroom Prizes for Kids Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.49 17 $127.33
Heavyweight White Blank Business Card Paper - 100 Sheets / 1000 Business Cards - 80lb Cover / 218 gsm - Inkjet & Laser Printer Compatible - Standard 3.5 x 2 Inches • Amazon Business $21.51 1 $21.51

Materials cost

$148.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$181.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.95

Total project goal

$213.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$213.02

3 Donors

-$200.07

Donations toward project cost

-$180.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.01

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$0.00

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