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Ms. Petersen from Des Moines IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets For Focusing

Help me give my students fidgets to help them stay focused and less stressed during state testing.

  • 1 donor
  • $142 still needed

expires Jul 21

  • 1 donor
  • $142 still needed
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My Project

I have many students who live with ADHD, stress, and anxiety. These are disabilities that are not physical and are often overlooked by many. My students are affected by these every day. When it comes to testing, these students will often give up and not try as hard because of the feeling of being overwhelmed.

My goal with these fidgets is to help my students focus more on testing and finish state testing to the best of their abilities.

A large state test is coming up next month, and these students can use all the extra support they can get!

Ms. Petersen
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fidget Poppers - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BUNMO Stretchy Strings Super Sensory Mini 10pk | Calming Monkey Noodles | Perfect Fidget Toys for Anxiety & Stress | Great Kids Party Favors | Hours of Fun for Kids | Great Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Boxgear 6pc Multicolored Fidget Toys for Kids, Boys, Girls, Adults - Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression - Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$120.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $8.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.77

Total project goal

$191.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $191.78

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $141.78

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