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Mrs. Gaines from Indianapolis, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Focusing Fidgets

Help me give my students the option of engaging in flexible, focusing fidgets in order to enhance learning and improve student focus in the classroom.

  • $281 goal

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My Project

Teachers continually strive to find ways to develop engaging activities and lessons to maximize student learning in the classroom, and fidgets are the perfect tool to reduce stress and maximize focus and learning! I am requesting a variety of supplies to offer students the opportunity to utilize "Flexible Focusing Fidgets" in the classroom to enhance their learning. Studies have shown that movement in the classroom is an essential component to ensuring students are engaged throughout the lesson, and these kinesthetic learners will benefit greatly from having access to fidgets to allow them to better concentrate with the sensory feedback from using them in the classroom. My goal is for fidgets to be available for all students and displayed in a pocket chart on the wall to remain accessible at any point during the day.

Mrs. Gaines Southport Sixth Grade Academy Grades 6-8

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Indianapolis, IN 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silicone Sponge Dish Sponge, Cleaning Sponge Dish Washing Kitchen Gadgets Brush Accessories, Kitchen Sponge Double Sided Sponge Brush( 3 Pack ) • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
Sensory Ring and Fidget Toy 3 Pack | Soft, Flexible Ring and Rubber Spikes | Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety| Promotes Focus and Clarity | Children, Youth, Adults Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $12.60 6 $75.60
KEEPJOY Classroom Pocket Chart Organizer,Cell Phones Calculator Holder for Classroom with 30 Clear Pockets and Number Sticker Size 33.5X 24.5 Inch (2pack-Black) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
36 Pieces Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Phone Tape Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Materials cost

$205.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.10

Total project goal

$280.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.65

1 Donor

-$280.65

Donations toward project cost

-$238.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.10

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