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Mrs. Shay from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets, Food, & Fun!

Help me give my students fidget tools and snacks to stay focused throughout the day

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shay's classroom raised $791

This project is fully funded

My Project

Snacks, fidget tools, and books are essential for our middle school students with learning disabilities, providing both physical and mental support. Snacks help maintain energy and focus, preventing distractions from hunger. Fidget tools assist in managing restlessness, improving concentration, and calming nerves. Books, especially those with engaging content or accessible formats, offer an opportunity for self-paced learning, boosting confidence and comprehension. Together, these resources create a comfortable, engaging environment that supports emotional well-being, reduces anxiety, and enhances academic success, empowering students to thrive despite challenges.

These tools all together are essential for our students to have alternatives to stay focused and ready in class.

Mrs. Shay Envision Academy of Arts and Technology Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 6 $77.34
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
Zubebe 36 Pcs Sports Water Bottles Bulk BPA-Free 20 oz Squeeze Reusable Plastic Water Bottle with Nylon Strap Blank DIY Water Bottles for School Party Thanks Gift Outdoor Football Sport Fitness • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES Bundle: A Day With No Words, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Amazon Basics Responsive and Precise 3-Button Wired USB Computer Mouse with Scrolling and Tracking, Single, Black • Amazon Business $5.74 5 $28.70
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $22.53 1 $22.53
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Pressman Toys - Mancala Ages 6 To Adult 2-4 Players • Teachers' School Supply $14.83 1 $14.83
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $7.12 2 $14.24
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Quote Stickers, Positive Stickers 200Pcs Motivational Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottle Hydroflasks Laptops Computers Phone for Women Adults Students Teachers Employees • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Califone AX-12 Computer Microphone • School Specialty $2.49 5 $12.45
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers with 2 Textured Surface Adhesives - Fidget Stickers for Office & Classroom Desk - Sensory Strips - Relieve Adult & Teen Stress(Unique Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Yellow on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: A Picture Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Red and Yellow Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$514.41

Vendor shipping charges

$72.57

Sales tax

$47.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$671.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.55

Total project goal

$790.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$790.32

1 Donor

-$790.32

Donations toward project cost

-$671.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.55

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