You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Darling from Waukegan, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Darling is requesting

Fidgets and More

Help me give my students the materials they need to to use while they develop skills of hand-eye coordination, focusing, and fidgets to regulate.

  • $416 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 come from various backgrounds and we are and underserved school. Some of my students have varying abilities from developmental delays to Autism. However, as my young scholars learn differently one thing they have in common is learning to accept each other. The materials from fidgets, sensory, playdoh, balls, and exploratory toys will allow them to work and learn together. My students are eager learners and enjoy school and having friends. They learn by doing and exploring and the materials will allow children to work, explore and learn together.

Mrs. Darling Clearview Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Darling

Waukegan, IL View local requests

More than half 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

40 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Darling is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rainmaker - 16 Inch Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - Turn Over and Watch The Colorful Beads Flow Down The Tube As It Creates The Soothing Sound of Rain • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories • Amazon Business $13.90 3 $41.70
BARMY Weighted Lap Pad for Kids (24”x24”, 5lbs, 7 Colors) Weighted Lap Blanket with Removable, Washable Cover, Sensory Lap Pad for Child, Toddler, 100% Cotton Inner Weighted Blanket, Aqua Blue • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Rainbow Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys • Amazon Business $16.27 2 $32.54
Shape Learning Sensory Toys for Toddlers - Textured Stress Relief Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Pull and Stretch Tactile Toy, Calming Autism Toys for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Preschool Kids (8Pack) • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.24 1 $25.24
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 56 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Cevioce Fidget Slug Toy, Sensory Slug Fidget Toy for Kids & Adults, 3Pcs Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Toddler Toys｜Exercise Wrist Strength & Stress Relief, Great Gift for ADHD • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BUNMO Textured Stretchy Strings 6pk | Calming & Fun Monkey Noodles | Super Sensory Stretchy Worms for Stress Relief & Stimulation | Popular Autism Toys • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus (Perfect for Classroom, Calm Down Corner, Brain Breaks or Play Therapy) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers: Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Gel Filled Squishy Stress Toys for Autism / Anxiety Relief, Ideal Materials for Teaching/Learning Shapes Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
Water Beads Sensory Toys for Toddlers, Ages 3+ Social Emotional Learning Toy For Boys Girls, Communication Feeling Toys for Kids, Emotion Toys,Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs • Amazon Business $11.85 1 $11.85

Materials cost

$318.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.38

Total project goal

$415.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.89

2 Donors

-$411.31

Donations toward project cost

-$353.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.58

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Darling and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/fidgets-and-more/7136815/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":40,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Darling","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"496255632","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Waukegan","teachersOnPage":[8418322],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":7136815,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"8418322":{"owner":"Mrs. Darling","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[7136815],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8418322_orig.jpg?crop=1681,1681,x0,y218&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721077825244","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21936047,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8418322,"schoolCounty":"Lake","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}