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Mrs. Shirey from Goodyear, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for Middles

Help me give my students the access to positive incentives with a purpose!

  • $572 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2024.

This project expired on August 31, 2024.

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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

Thank you so much for considering helping my classroom. In my classroom, I build a community of independent and confident readers. We read, talk about books, and have lots of fun too! As a teacher I am not always financially able to give all my students the specific tools they need for success. One thing that is a huge help for middle schoolers are fidget toys to help them focus and positive incentives. This project combines these two very important things in my classroom.

With this project I can provide a variety of fidget tools to appeal to all of my students needs in a positive and productive way!

After all they’re still just kids! Let’s help give them tools to succeed in reading and life!

Mrs. Shirey Desert Star Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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 a third 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

70 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pcs Funny Sensory Fidget Toy Bulk Transformable Chain Robot Finger Toys Fidget Spinners Stress Relief Fingertip Gyro Deformable Mechanical Spiral Twister Spinner Toy for Adult Kids ADHD (Glow) • Amazon Business $56.79 1 $56.79
20 Pack Quiet Fidget Toys Bulk for Adults Kids Teens Church School Classroom Office Slient Noiseless Stress Anxiety Relief Items Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddler for Relaxing Therapy • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
80 Packs Wacky Tracks Fidget 24 Links Finger Sensory Snake Toys Bike Track Chain Toy Chain Fidget Toys Bulk Fidget Toys Snake for Kid Adult Stress Relief Party Classroom Home Travel Multi Color • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys - 72 Pack Squishy Toys Stress Ball for Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys Bulk, Squeeze Balls for Adult with ADHD, Autism - Fidgets for Classroom, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
880 PCS Party Favors for Kids,Fidget Toys Bulk,Treasure Box Toys,Goodie Bags Stuffers,Pinata Stuffers,Treasure Chest Prizes,Prize Box Toys,Bulk Prize for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
30 Pcs Fidget Spinners Toys for Boys Girls, Christmas Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers Class Supplies Prizes for Students, Fidget Toys Bulk Sensory Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
130Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Kawaii Squishies Stress Relief Fidget Toys Bulk for Kids Party Favors, Birthday Gifts, Easter Egg Fillers, Valentines Goodie Bags ,Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
SoulLife 24 Pack DIY Popper Chain Fidget Spinners, Stress Relief Anxiety Reduction Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Return Gift Party Favors Classroom Prizes Student Gifts Basket Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
(30 Pack) SoulLife High-Speed Quiet Fidget Spinners Toys, Bulk Basket Stuffers, Stress Relief and Anxiety Sensory Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Return Gifts Party Favors Classroom Prizes for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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
(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
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$419.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.75

Total project goal

$571.67

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