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Ms. Vantreese from Memphis, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus With Fidgets

Help me give my students a valuable tool to enhance focus and create an inclusive and positive learning environment.

  • $203 goal

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My Project

Imagine a 3rd-grade classroom buzzing with excitement and engagement, where every student has access to fidgets—a simple tool that can make a profound difference. By supporting our initiative to provide fidgets, you're not just contributing to a classroom supply; you're investing in the well-being and focus of these young learners.

Fidgets serve as more than tactile distractions; they are essential tools that help students channel their restless energy in a positive way, creating a conducive learning environment.

Your donation becomes a bridge to enhanced concentration, improved focus, and a more inclusive space where each child can thrive.

In fostering a classroom that recognizes and accommodates different learning styles, you're playing a vital role in shaping not just their academic experience but also fostering a sense of comfort and support. Your generosity will ripple through the classroom, creating an atmosphere where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Join us in making a lasting impact on the educational journey of these 3rd-grade students by supporting our campaign for classroom fidgets.

Ms. Vantreese Kate Bond Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

45 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 6 $90.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00

Materials cost

$135.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.36

Total project goal

$202.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $202.38

1 Donor

-$121.78

Donations toward project cost

-$111.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.77

match offer

-$71.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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