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Ms. Pepitone from Kahului, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for Calm Classes

Help me give my students a variety of fidgets and tools to keep them calm all year long!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pepitone's classroom raised $460

This project is fully funded

My Project

A lot of students have been struggling with the fallout from the Lahaina wildfires, and I want to help them find some calm and peace within their academic day. My goal is to put a tray of six fidget toys on each teams desk daily, rotating them around, to allow our students the opportunity to readily access the toys.

Students suffer from a variety of challenges, and fidgets are scientifically proven to have a positive affect on their communication skills, lower stress levels, and provide a simple solution to difficult situations for kids.

Please help me provide my students with some healthy coping tools to help them process the tragedies they have endured, and to simply enjoy their education a tiny bit more every day.

Ms. Pepitone Maui High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Speed Cube 3x3 Stickerless for Kids and Adults –Smooth and Quick Puzzle Cube – Fun and Entertaining – Develops Motor Skills, Dexterity – Stimulates and Challenges Mind • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Brussel's Live Fukien Tea Indoor Bonsai Tree - 7 Years Old; 8" to 12" Tall with Decorative Container, Humidity Tray & Deco Rock • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Zen Garden Kit 28 x 20cm(11x8 inch) Large Japanese Zen Sand Rock Garden with 6 Handmade Bamboo Tools,Home Office Desktop Zen Decor,Premium Package Japanese Mindfulness Meditation Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Brussel's Live Golden Gate Ficus Indoor Bonsai Tree - 5 Years Old; 6" to 10" Tall with Decorative Container, Humidity Tray & Deco Rock • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Speks Crags Ferrite Putty, Over 500 Ferrite Stones in a Matte Metal Tin, Seriously Satisfying Fidget Toys for Adults and Desk Toys for Office - Tranquility, 300g • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Speks Crags Ferrite Putty, Over 500 Ferrite Stones in a Matte Metal Tin, Seriously Satisfying Fidget Toys for Adults and Desk Toys for Office - Vitality, 300g • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Zen Garden for Desk Japanese Zen Garden Kit 8 Inch Large Round with 6 Sand Rake and Accessories Tray Mini Desktop Zen Decor for Home Office Gift Therapy Relaxation Meditation • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Crazy Aaron's Putty Mini Tins Aurora Sky, Nightfall, Coral Reef & Moonlight Gift Set Bundle - 4 Pack (13.3g Each) • Amazon Business $19.60 1 $19.60
Crayola Silly Putty Cloud Putty 4ct, Super Soft Putty Toys, Assorted Colors, Gift for Kids, Multi • Amazon Business $18.33 1 $18.33
Liquid Motion Sandscape Round Moving Sand Art Sensory Toy Anxiety Fidget ADHD Relaxation Toy Home Office Desktop Decoration (Black, 7-in) • Amazon Business $16.92 1 $16.92
QLKUNLA Moving Sand Art Picture Liquid Motion 3D Deep Sea Sandscape in Motion Display Flowing Sand Frame Relaxing Desktop Home Office Work Decor Art Toys (7 inch, Purple) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crazy Aaron's Super Scarab Thinking Putty® - Color Shifting! - 4" Tin • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95

Materials cost

$319.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.98

Sales tax

 $14.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.90

Total project goal

$459.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.35

1 Donor

-$459.35

Donations toward project cost

-$390.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.90

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