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Mrs. Houston from Ogden, UT is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding a Natural Balance

Help me give my students a fun and exciting place for them to learn. With all of the stress that is accompanied by Covid and everyday life. My students need to have some stress relief items.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Houston's classroom raised $300

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I have a wonderful third-grade class. I enjoy coming to work and helping my students become their best. I love to have fun with them and build meaningful relationships. They are both eager and enthusiastic about learning. My students come from diverse backgrounds with lots of life experiences and stories to share. Together, we make a great team!

I want my third graders to be excited about school every day.

My students have proven that they will work hard to master the skills they need in their reading, math, writing, and science. We also spend time everyday learning and practicing social skills, kindness, respect, and responsibility.

The items I am requesting were chosen by the students in my class. We will use them to open up a class store to help motivate and reward them for their hard work. They love working for tangible items. Fidgets and stress balls are welcome in my room as many kids have a hard time sitting still. The personal pencil sharpeners will allow them to be self-sufficient when necessary. The students who have been earning points and tokens are excited to be able to spend them on items of their choosing. They are super excited to be able to pick and choose the items that they want. Thank you, for giving them this opportunity.

Mrs. Houston Lincoln Elementary 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.

Ogden, UT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WATINC Random 70Pcs Squeeze Toys, Birthday Gifts for Kids Party Favors, Slow Rising Simulation Bread Squeeze Stress Relief Toys Goodie Bags Egg Filler, Keychain Phone Straps, 1 Jumbo Squeeze Include • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Stress Ball Set - 18 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults - Sensory Ball, Squishy Balls with Colorful Water Beads,Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
30 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Set, Aitbay Cute Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set for Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes for Kids, Prize Box Toy Assortment for Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
SCStyle Invisible Ink Pen 28Pcs Latest Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Spy Marker Kid Pens for Secret Birthday Message Party,Writing Secret Information Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
K.E.J. Squish Stress Ball 12 Pack LED Mesh Anti-Stress Ball Toys Easter Gift Squeeze Ball Fun for Boys Girls and Adults Relieve Tension, Stress - Home, Travel and Office Use • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
LovesTown 24 PCS Assorted Stress Balls, Stress Relief Balls PU Squeeze Balls Relief Party Favor Squeezy Balls for Hand Wrist Finger Exercise Therapy Squeeze • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Danirora Sequin Keychains, Girls Party Favors 30 Pcs Keychains for Kids Birthday Goodie Bag Fillers Valentines Keychains Carnival Prizes Box Toys for Girls • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Kicko Mini Putty with Glitter - 48 Pack Assorted Neon Color Sludge - Educational Fidget Toy Ideal for Relaxation, Party Favors • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
Mini Cube Puzzle Party Favors for Kids, Libay 20 Pack Magic Cube Party Puzzle Game Toys Classroom Rewards and School Prize for Students, Stress Relief Toys Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift… • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Zxhtwo 16 Pcs Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Wearable Push Poping Bubble Sensory Toys Stress Relief Finger Press Silicone Wristband for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism Anxiety Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
JARLINK 16 Pack Manual Pencil Sharpener, Dual Holes Colorful Sharpener for No.2/Colored/Art Pencils, Kids Adults Portable Sharpener Use in School Office Home and More • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
NUENUN 15PCS Fidget Toy Mini Stress Relief Hand Toys Keychain Toy Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62

Materials cost

$221.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.92

Total project goal

$299.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$299.48

1 Donor

-$169.71

Donations toward project cost

-$169.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$99.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.95

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$0.00

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