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Mrs. Czuba from Cleveland, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for De-escalation

Help me give my students rewards, calming strategies, and fidgets for de-escalation and calming down.

  • $586 goal

This project expired on December 20, 2024.

This project expired on December 20, 2024.

My Project

Students are special needs and require social emotional learning. This project will help me provide students with rewards for desired behavior. Also, fidgets to assist with de-escalation and calming down when the students are frustrated or upset. Students engage in Yoga on a daily basis, in order to teach each student a coping strategy that can be done at school or at home. Some students prefer a hug for their coping strategy, and this is why I selected several weighted stuffed animals to help students who require this type of strategy.

Mrs. Czuba Newton D Baker School of Arts Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Cleveland, OH View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack Yoga Mats Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 4mm Thick Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Gym Mats Bundle Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Pilates or Workout (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $85.79 1 $85.79
Yoga Mat Storage Rack Basket Workout Equipment Home Gym Storage Rack with Wheels Black Yoga Mat Holder Exercise & Fitness Organizer for Dumbbell Kettlebells Resistance Bands Yoga Blocks • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
Lakeshore Weighted Washable Sensory Butterfly • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
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 $34.89 1 $34.89
Abilitations Small Weighted Shoulder Caterpillar, 29 x 3 Inches, 2 Pounds, Green/Purple • School Specialty $33.07 1 $33.07
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
LESONG Sensory Toys for Autistic, Social Emotional Learnig Toys Express Feeling, Therapy Toy, Calm Down Corner Supplies,Fidget Sensory Toys for Speical Needs,Stocking Stuffers - FoodThem • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$447.79

Vendor shipping charges

$13.23

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.84

Total project goal

$585.58

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