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Mrs. Cherwien from Camden NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets, Lap Pads, and Playdough Oh My!

Help me give my students a classroom that fulfills their sensory needs and has a shelf stocked with fun and motivational things for their brain breaks!

  • 21 donors
  • $689 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Please help fulfill my wishlist full of sensory items and options for my students' brain breaks. The 5th through 8th grade students in my Life Skills classrooms require some extra supplies during their school day. These sensory items such as fidgets can help them focus so they can work on academics. The sand and playdough are great options and motivating for many students to complete their work and give their brain a break throughout the day. My class has 100% attendance nearly everday, and come to school ready to work hard on mastering their IEP goals and making social, emotional, and academic growth. My class is full of fun, energetic and kind scholars and they would be so appreciative if this list gets filled to start next school year.

Mrs. Cherwien
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.96 6 $83.76
1100pcs Ferrite Putty, Fidget Toys, Fidget Toys Adults, Desk Fidgets Toys for Office Stress/Anxiety Relief ,Adults Gifts • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Magna-Tiles® - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet, Set of 4 - Grades K-6 - Kids • School Specialty $24.97 2 $49.94
Hasbro Play-Doh Colors 8-Pack - Single Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 5 $49.30
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LITTLE CHUBBY ONE Weighted Lap Pad - Heavy Blanket - 5 Lbs - 19" x 22" • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Joyin 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
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
Lakeshore Sensory Sand Ice Cream Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Squeeze Craft Color Changing Frudge Putty Heat Sensitive - Mini Slime Putty - for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Event Prizes, Slime Parties, Educational Game, Fidget Toy (12 Pack 0.5 Oz.) (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Pastel Colors, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
36 Pieces Chewable Clear Pencil Toppers for Sensory Kids Silicone Chewy Pencil Chew Tubes Sensory Oral Motor Chew Aid for Children and Adults with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Integration Issues • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Sensory Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING 10-Pack Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Occral Motor Boys and Girls (Tough, Long-Lasting) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
8 Pack Preschool Training Scissors Kids Plastic Playdough Scissors Childrens Toddler Safety Scissors Handmade Art Craft Scissors Left Handed Training Spring Scissors • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Sensory Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING, 8 Pack Cylinder Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, Made from Food Grade Silicone for for Autistic, ADHD, Oral Motor Boys and Girls Children (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING - 8-Pack (Building Block)- Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Children, Kids (Tough, Long-Lasting) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$537.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$585.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.28

Total project goal

$688.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $688.56

17 Donors

-$601.00

Donations toward project cost

-$525.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$69.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$59.44

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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