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Ms. Tamara Richins from Ogden UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Everyone Needs a Friend

Help me give my students cuddly friends to hold during story time or to help with social emotional needs.

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  • $675 still needed

expires Aug 23

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My Project

I work in a title one school. My students don't have access to a lot of extras at home. I love to read stories to my students.

During story time, I would love for them to have a stuffed "friend" to hold and cuddle.

They will be allowed to cuddle with the animal when having a rough day too. This will hopefully help them to be comforted when they are stressed.

I appreciate any help you can give to get these animals into the hands of my students. These little friends will be loved tremendously.

Thank you!

Ms. Tamara Richins
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12Pcs Mini Plush Unicorn Stuffed Animals Unicorn Party Favor Bulk Toys Assortment 4.8" Inch Keychain for Goodie Bag Stocking Stuffers Pinata Fillers Kid Girl Birthday Party Favor Gift Carnival Prize • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Aurora Dr Seuss 12" Stuffed Animal Duo: Horton and The Lorax, with Cotton Giftbag • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Pair of Elephant & Piggie Soft Stuffed Animal Plush Toys – 7” & 5” Sitting • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
Disney Junior Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Beanbag Plushie 2-Pack Stuffed Animals, Officially Licensed Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Just Play Disney Collectible 6-inch Beanbag Plush Stuffed Animal, Lady, Lady and the Tramp, Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up, Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Disney Baby Lilo & Stitch Soft Huggable Stuffed Animal Cute Plush Toy for Toddler Boys and Girls, Gift for Kids, Blue Stitch 15 Inches • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Nenzhu-12 inch Pigeon Stuffed Toy - Don't Let The Pigeon Ride The Bus with Chick, Pigeon Stuffed Animals Gift for Boys and Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pucci Pups by Battat – Cocker Spaniel Stuffed Puppy with Pink and Gold Dotted Stuffed Animal Bag • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Chalyna Mini Stuffed Animal Soft Shark Plush Toys Shark Bulk Party Favors Shark Party Bag Xmas Fillers Tiny Ocean Animal Toys for Baby Toddlers Kids Stocking Stuffs, 4.7 Inch(Gray) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Chalyna Mini Stuffed Animal Soft Shark Plush Toys Shark Bulk Party Favors Shark Party Bag Xmas Fillers Tiny Ocean Animal Toys for Baby Toddlers Kids Stocking Stuffs, 4.7 Inch(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Douglas Waddles Emperor Penguin Plush Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $16.45 1 $16.45
Aurora® Adorable Flopsie™ Lily™ Stuffed Animal - Playful Ease - Timeless Companions - Gray 12 Inches • Amazon Business $16.36 1 $16.36
Aurora® Playful Clifford® Clifford Stuffed Animal - Childhood Nostalgia - Lasting Companionship - Red 11 Inches • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Douglas Wizard Snowy Owl Plush Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
The Petting Zoo Tiger Stuffed Animal, Gifts for Kids, Wild Onez Zoo Animals, Tiger Plush Toy 9 inches • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Care Bears Share Bear Stuffed Animal, 14 inches , Purple • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Wild Republic Alligator Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’EMS 7 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Stegosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, 10", Multicolor, (Model: 15489) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Bottlenose Dolphin Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Living Ocean, 12" • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Brachiosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Dinosauria 10 Inches, 15491 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Wild Calls Elephant Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Kids Gifts, 8 inches • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Sea Turtle Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins, Green 8 Inches,Multi • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wild Republic Bald Eagle Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins 8 Inches • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Wild Republic Polar Bear Baby Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins 8", Multi (10845) • Amazon Business $13.08 1 $13.08
Wild Republic Orca Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy Gifts for Kids, Sea Critters 11 inches • Amazon Business $13.01 1 $13.01
Melissa & Doug Burrow Bunny Rabbit Stuffed Animal (9 inches) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Wild Republic Flamingo Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’Ems 7" • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
B. toys- B. softies- 12" Plush Bunny- Huggable Stuffed Animal Rabbit Toy- Soft & Cuddly Plush Bunny – Washable – Newborns, Toddlers, Kids- Happy Hues- Sprinkle Bunny - 0 Months + • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Wild Republic Gorilla Plush, Stuffed Animal Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’Ems 7" • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Wild Republic 16247 Red Panda Plush, Stuffed Animal, Gifts for Kids, HugEms 7" • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Care Bears 9" Fun Size Plush - Funshine Bear - Yellow Plushie for Ages 4+ – Stuffed Animal, Super Soft and Cuddly – Good for Girls and Boys, Employees, Collectors, Great Valentines Day Gift For Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aurora® Playful Pompom Penguin™ Mini Stuffed Animal - Vibrant Companions - Endless Fun - Gray 6 Inches • Amazon Business $9.08 1 $9.08

Materials cost

$539.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.93

Total project goal

$679.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.51

1 Donor

-$5.00

Donations toward project cost

-$4.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

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 $674.51

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