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Ms. Aresco from East Hartford, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for the Fidgety

Help me give my students sensory tools to support their social emotional health, while learning how to become a great reader.

  • $992 goal

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My Project

My students are very sweet and energetic five year olds who are eager to learn to read, but need some helpful tools so they can fidget while they're learning. Since my students experienced their most important developmental years during COVID, they need extra support in their social emotional learning. With the new laws regarding play based learning, I hope to integrate my current curriculum as well as play based learning, in order to support my students in a developmentally appropriate way.

These supplies will allow me to encourage my students to learn to self regulate while learning to be amazing learners.

Ms. Aresco Dr Thomas S O'Connell Elementary School - East Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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East Hartford, CT 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Select Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. White 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (20472) • Staples $48.99 1 $48.99
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids, STEM Approved Educational Toys,3D Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls,100 PCS Advanced Set with 2 Cars… • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3mil Letter Size Sheets, 9 x 11.5, 200 Pack, Clear (5743401) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream, 11 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
Livewire Essential Headphone Splitter 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TRS Female • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.99 4 $27.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 2 $25.80
Really Good Stuff Teacher & Student Spaceman Kit – 30 Student Size, 1 Teacher Size With Reusable Storage Container | Writing Spacers For Kids, Learning Tool, Finger Spacing, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $25.62 1 $25.62
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $5.02 5 $25.10
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Green • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, Non-Drying Moisturizing Gel with Vitamin E, Instant and No Rinse Formula, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $23.20 1 $23.20
Hand2Mind Mindful Maze Set • Blick Art Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
LCD Writing Tablet, 2 Packs Drawing Pads for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old 8.5 Inch Colorful Lines Doodle Scribble Boards Educational Toys for Boys Girls Road Trip EssentialsTravel Game Toys,Pink+Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Blue & Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Purple & Purple) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
2 Pack Kids Ear Protection Sound Proof Earmuffs Sound Cancelling Headphones for Kids Toddler Baby Child (Blue, Green） • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Framo 5 Oz Clear Plastic Cups, for Any Occasion, Disposable Transparent Ice Tea, Juice, Soda, and Coffee Glasses for Party, Picnic, BBQ, Travel, and Events (300) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Melissa & Doug - Dinosaur Dawn Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $18.71 1 $18.71
Sensory Toys : Alphabet Letter Toy ABC Learning Material Tools for Must Haves, Fidget Squeeze Sensory Toys for Autistic Special Need • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Mr. Clean, Magic Eraser Sheets, Original, 16/Pack (90618) • Quill.com $8.99 2 $17.98
SHARPIE Color Burst Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Lakeshore Celebrating Diversity Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Alpert • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
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 $16.95 1 $16.95
VELCRO Brand Clear Dots with Adhesive, Square | 200pk, 7/8" Mounting Squares | Double Sided Tape for Office, Classroom, Teacher Must Haves | Thin, Low Profile | VEL-40021-USA • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
JARLINK 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouches, A4/Letter Size Waterproof Zipper Bags, 6 Colors, Multipurpose Plastic Document Pouch for School Supplies, Office Supplies, Travel Storage, Puzzles Organize • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Lakeshore Word Building Puzzles - 3-Letter Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
ArtCreativity Balance Dragon Toy Figures - Set of 2 with Pyramid Stands - Stress Relief Fidget Desk Toys for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 30 • Blick Art Materials $14.53 1 $14.53
Yunsailing 36 Pcs Happy Birthday Crowns for Kids Paper Birthday Hat Crowns for Classroom Birthday Gifts Kids' Party (Colorful) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
We Mix Up Our ABCs • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 160 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (50219) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59
5 PCS Balance Bird Gravity Bird with Pyramid Combination Set Children Physical Science Adults Office Desktop Novelty Eagle Trick Party for Kids Decompression Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Juvale 48 Pack Thank You Cards with Envelopes for Kids, Teachers Appreciation, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, Colorful Font Covers, Blank Inside (4x6 In, 6 Assorted Designs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
JULMELON 500 Pieces Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Black White Craft Eyes for DIY Crafts Decoration (0.4 in, 0.6 in, 0.8 in, 1 in, 1.2 in) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Ouligay 3PCS Loop Scissors Adaptive Scissors Colorful Grip Scissors Easy-Open Squeeze Handles School Smart Loop Scissors for Adults Special Needs(Yellow, Red, Blue) • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags, Storage Bags for On the Go Freshness, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 90 Count • Amazon Business $4.26 1 $4.26

Materials cost

$790.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.66

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.71

Total project goal

$991.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.39

1 Donor

-$991.39

Donations toward project cost

-$842.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.71

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