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Mrs. Barraza from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fantastic Fidgets: Fun and Focus in Motion

Help me give my students fidget toys like squishy toys, balls, and mini cars to reward their academic success.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barraza's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

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 Project

My students have made remarkable progress in reading this year, and I would love to reward their dedication.

A fidget toy would be a fantastic celebration of their hard work!

My students started the year knowing only a few letter sounds. Over the course of this year, they have learned multiple strategies to help them read words. I want to be able to reward them for their efforts to succeed. They love going to the prize box and seeing a variety of toys to select from. With this project, they will have a wider selection of squishy toys, squishy balls, and mini cars. Thank you in advance for your support towards my students' success.

Mrs. Barraza Grape Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stress Balls Squishy Fidget Toys: OleOletOy 32 Pack Stress Balls for Adults, Squishy Ball Sensory Toy with Autism, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers, and Travel Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $31.29 1 $31.29
30 Pack Animal Pop Balls Party Favors for Kids,3D Pop Balls Fidget Toys,Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Pinata Stuffers Filler,Carnival Prizes,Treasure Box Toys,Kids Prizes • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
100 Pack Squishies Toys, Tiny Mochi Squishy Fidget Toys Random Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4- 8 8-12 Goodie Bag Pinata Stocking Stuffers Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Egg Fillers Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$118.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.51

Total project goal

$190.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.04

1 Donor

-$95.02

Donations toward project cost

-$80.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

match offer

-$95.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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