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Ms. Egnaczyk from Schenectady, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets to Focus

Help me give my students fidget tools and putty to reduce stress and anxiety

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Egnaczyk's classroom raised $272

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students in my class attend an urban school district with limited financial resources. Most of the students receive​ free or reduced-price lunch. Many of them have experienced crime in their lives and find it difficult to come to school. It can be overwhelming to know how to help. They are sweet kids with big dreams. They dream of learning, being successful athletes, helping their families, and reaching their full potential.

Many of these students must overcome obstacles such as poverty and uncertain home situations.

A high-quality educator can make a significant difference in a student’s life. When I look at my students, I see unlimited possibilities. Overall, my students living in poverty are just like other children, but they can encounter limitations and barriers that make it harder to learn, including students whose first language is not English. My main goal is to give each student the chance to have success in school and beyond.

My Project

All the items on my list focus on allowing students to reach their full potential while confined within their classrooms or at their desks. When my students are able to expend their energy and use tools to help them concentrate, they are able to focus their brains on soaking up all that they are being taught.

It's my job to help my students reach their full potential and these tools are essential to their success!

Thank YOU for your part in helping my students learn to the best of their ability!

These sensory tools are vital to my student's success in school.

Ms. Egnaczyk Lincoln Elementary Community School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Schenectady, NY 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Globbles 16 Count, Squish & Fidget Toys, Gift for Kids, Age 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Amazon Basics Putty Slime 0.47oz Mini Tins, 11-Pack, including 4 Hypercolors, 4 Glow-in-the-dark, and 3 Super Illusions • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set,Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $23.90 1 $23.90
Nee-Doh Schylling Color Change Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls Blue, Yellow & Pink Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
DNA Squish Stress Ball (4-Pack) Squeeze, Color Sensory Toy - Relieve Tension, Stress - Home, Travel and Office Use - Fun for Kids and Adults (Squishy) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Schylling Teenie Nee Doh Stress Ball • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pushmick 9Pcs Finger Magnetic Ring Fidget Toys, Colorful Finger Rings Toy Great for Training Relieves Reducer Autism Anxiety. • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Simple Dimple Fidget Toy Mini Keychain Early Education Brain Teaser Popping Fidget Toys Stress Relief Hand Toys for Kids Adults (Blue&Orange&Rose red+Blue&Green&Rose red) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Combo 8-Pack: Non-Toxic, Sensory, Shaping Fun, Sensory Bin, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$191.63

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.68

Total project goal

$271.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$271.18

3 Donors

-$135.59

Donations toward project cost

-$115.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.34

match offer

-$135.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.34

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$0.00

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