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Dr. Alexander, NBCT from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me to Help Myself

Help me give my students items that support the regulation of their emotions and behaviors.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Alexander, NBCT's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are very articulate and well spoken when it comes to academic however socially and emotionally those skills do not necessarily translate.

Having “toys” that help them self regulate and de-escalate themselves will help my students to become well rounded individuals.

Sometimes students just need a minute to themselves when their emotions aren’t in alignment. Having a place and space that is inviting and encouraging will make it easier for students to learn how to calm themselves and refocus. I think that it is imperative that students learn how to adjust and manage challenges situations emotionally.

Dr. Alexander, NBCT Montebello Elementary Middle School 44 Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Baltimore, MD 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Learning Resources Rainbow Visual Timer (LER4368) • Quill.com $20.24 1 $20.24
5 PCS Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys for Autism Kids Adults Teens School Classroom Home - Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus (Sky and Animal Themes) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Secura Home 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Oversize Countdown Timer Clock for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool with Magnetic Backing (Emerald) • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
FKYTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer and Moving Sand Art Picture 2 Pack Colorful Hourglass Liquid Bubbler Art Toys Activity Calm Relaxing Desk Toys Voted Best Gift! • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
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
IMPRESA 5-Pack Glitter Original Monkey Noodle Stretchy String Fidget/Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$117.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.59

Total project goal

$183.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$183.92

3 Donors

-$175.83

Donations toward project cost

-$156.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.09

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$0.00

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