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

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Focus with Fidgets: Working for Busy Hands!

Help me give my students fidget toys to regulate their emotions and activities!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sargis's classroom raised $251

This project is fully funded

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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

Fidget toys provide a simple yet powerful way to support focus, self-regulation, and learning. For students with ADHD and other sensory needs, small movements help improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and increase engagement in all areas of the classroom.

These tools offer a quiet, non-disruptive outlet for restless energy, allowing kids to stay present and absorb information more effectively.

By donating fidget toys, you’re helping create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. A small tool can make a big impact on a student’s confidence and academic growth!

Ms. Sargis Parkville Community School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hartford, CT 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Schylling Atomic Nee Doh...Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Fidget Balls Blue, Yellow & Pink Complete Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Educational Sensory Fidget Toy Multiplication Pop It Double Sided12x12 & 12x24 Classroom Must Haves Learn Math with Educational Fidget Toy Adult and Child ADHD Fidget Sensory Toy Math Manipulatives • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls - 3 Balls, Elastic Sensory Balls for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Autism and Special Needs Toys, Calming Fidgets for Kids and Adults, Ideal for Classroom • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Schylling NeeDoh Gummy Bear - Sensory Fidget Toy with Jelly-Like Filling - 3.5" Tall - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Red and Yellow Gel) • Amazon Business $3.37 1 $3.37

Materials cost

$179.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.62

Total project goal

$250.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.80

1 Donor

-$125.40

Donations toward project cost

-$106.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.81

match offer

-$125.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.81

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 $0.00

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