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Ms. Stiffler from Chambersburg, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ease Their Mind!

Help me give my students these items to ease their anxieties and stress!!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stiffler's classroom raised $387

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students in my classroom are students with learning and emotional disabilities. Many of them have experienced trauma in their lives and have great difficulty coming to school. Our classes serve students with a range of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disabilities.

The typical student in my class has high anxiety, a wide variety of emotional issues, and academic needs.

The opportunity and achievement gaps are apparent among our student population. Special education teachers are expected to deliver excellent instruction in science, math, English, and history without the requisite tools to teach our students.

My Project

Due to my students with high anxieties and stresses these items will be used to aid in their mental wellness. The research confirms that fidgeting is helpful and can be an essential tool for many children who have sensory processing and/or autism spectrum disorders, ADD, or ADHD, anxieties and stressors.

These items will be used to enhance the focus, concentration, and cognitive performance of individuals who are challenged in these areas as well as relieve anxiety and stress!

Research supports that it can be a very beneficial activity for children who have unique needs that sometimes go hand-in-hand with disabilities.

Ms. Stiffler Chambersburg Area Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outill Big Size Push Pop Up It Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy, Anxiety and Stress Reliever, Silicone Squeeze Fidget Gifts for Kids Family or Special Needs, Rainbow Color (1 Pcs Square) • Amazon Business $12.73 5 $63.65
Beadeez Stress Relief Squeezing Balls 3-Pack for Kids and Adults - Premium Anti-Stress Squishy Balls with Water Beads - Alleviate Tension, Anxiety and Improve Focus - ADHD Sensory Toys Gift Set • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Mɑtty's Toy Stop Crazy Aaron's Putty Mini Tins NEON Power Pack (.47oz Each) High Voltage, Lightning Rod, Mega Watt & Power Surge Gift Set Bundle - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $21.95 2 $43.90
50 Social and Emotional Learning Mini Lesson Student Packets - Upper Grades: Advisory and Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for an Empowering Education • Amazon Business $35.73 1 $35.73
i-FSK 4 Pack Pop Stress Balls Fidget Toy, Pop Ball It for Kids, Push Bubble Pop Fidget Ball Popper Its Toys,Popits Sensory Squeeze Stress Ball for Autism, Stocking Stuffers Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Fidget Spinners Transformable Fingertip Toys - Deformable Sensory Fingertip GYRO Spinners Pack for Kids Boys Girls & Cool Simple Dimple Deformed Gadgets Anxiety Stress Relief Toy Set for Adults | 4PCS • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Power Your Fun Pop Puzzle Popper Fidget Game - 27pc Jigsaw Puzzle Game Pop Push It Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys for Learning, Stress Relief Silicone Pop Puzzle Game Board for Kids and Adults (Black) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Push Pop Bubble Wristband Fidget Toys, Set of 6 Wearable Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever ,Hand Finger Press Silicone Bracelet Toy for Kids and Adults (Multicolor-6) • Amazon Business $7.47 2 $14.94
ZALIK (4 Pack) Pop It Fidget Toys Pop Its Fidgets, Fidget Toy Pack, Poppet Figit Sensory Toys for Kids, Teens & Adults, Rainbow Popper Gifts Poppers Figetget Girls Boys Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$294.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.97

Total project goal

$386.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $386.46

3 Donors

-$357.73

Donations toward project cost

-$328.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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