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For Real Fidgets and Fine Motor & Sensory Supplies!

My students need a variety of sensory fidgets and fine motor tools to help them learn.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bell's classroom raised $296

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My Students

I work with special needs students who teach me new things everyday. Many of my students come from low income households. Daily life can be a struggle for many students at my school. My students face these daily struggles in addition to the struggles they may face from their disability.

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I advocate for my students to receive all the services and support they may need. My students put a smile on my face daily by making progress however big or small that may be.

My Project

Prior to the latest fidget spinner craze, I have been using various fidget "toys" or tools to help my student focus, calm down, and be ready to learn. Unfortunately, now even hearing the word fidget can make some people cringe. Despite the current bad reputation, I still believe the right fidget tool can have a positive impact on my students' learning. In addition to fidget tools, my students can benefit from other sensory items including light up and sound making items. Some of the students with Autism I support are highly into visual moving items such as a glitter wand. Lastly, when our bodies are calm and ready to learn we can complete various projects that require cutting and gluing. Several students that I work with have cognitive delays as well and benefit from using self-opening scissors.

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Milwaukee, WI
Grades PreK-2
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Bell Engleburg Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Sterilite 19849806 18 Quart/17 Liter Ultra Latch Box, Clear with a White Lid and Black Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $37.19 1 $37.19

Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96

School Specialty Koopy Special Needs Scissors with Optional Spring Assist - Set of 12 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $21.64 1 $21.64

HoMedics SS-2000G/F-AMZ Sound Spa Relaxation Machine with 6 Nature Sounds, Silver • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Led Strips Lighting Rxment 5M 16.4 Ft 5050 RGB 150LEDs Flexible Color Changing Full Kit with 44 Keys Remote Controller + Control Box + 12V 2A Power Supply for Home & Kitchen and Christmas Decorative • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88

Learning Advantage 3508 Special Needs Scissors (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95

4 Pull and Stretch Stress Relief Ball Red, Blue, Green, Orange, 4E's Novelty + bonus sticker • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89

KOODER Water Beads,42000 Pcs,Water Gel Beads Pearls for Vase Filler, Wedding Centerpiece, Home Decoration, Plants, Toys. • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Abilitations Rainbow FidgetBall • Amazon Business $9.56 1 $9.56

5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Mesh and Marble fidget toy with handy clasp (package of 4) Increase focus - Relieve stress - Great for Autism, ADHD, OCD and Anxiety • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Toysmith Spiral Mystical Glitter Wand (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost			$218.15
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$251.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$44.37
Total project goal			$295.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$295.79
4 Donors			-$147.90
Donations toward project cost			-$125.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.18
match offer			-$147.88
Match offer toward project cost			-$125.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.18
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.01
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

For Real Fidgets and Fine Motor & Sensory Supplies!

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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