Help my student to De-compress in a HEALTHY manner.
Help me give my students a safe outlet to relieve stress. Given that we are still very much in the midst of a pandemic, we have some very anxious (and at times depressed) young people.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Goldsbury's classroom raised $303
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our students come from all over the city of Boston, each with a unique story to tell. They are creative, funny, hardworking, and brutally honest. Although they are physically back in school, so many of them carry with them the trauma of 18 months at home. I wish I could say schools have made accommodations for this by reducing workload and giving fewer standardized tests. Sadly, the think the opposite has been true. In the name of addressing the virtuous-sounding "learning loss", we have piled stress on top off stress, and we have some very anxious (and at times depressed) young people.
I keep fidgets in my office and they have been VERY popular this year.
However, there is not enough to go around. Sometimes I loan them out and they never come back. I think every student should have their own. My project is intended to do just that - provide a fidget to every student who demonstrates need.
Several research studies have confirmed what many people have experienced through fidgeting: Their ability to pay attention, their memory recall, and their problem-solving skills. Will you join me in supporting the mental health of my young people?
My Project
I wish I could say schools have made accommodations for this by reducing workload and giving fewer standardized tests. Sadly, the think the opposite has been true. In the name of addressing the virtuous-sounding "learning loss", we have piled stress on top of stress, and we have some very anxious (and at times depressed) young people.
I keep fidgets in my office and they have been VERY popular this year.
However, there is not enough to go around. Sometimes I loan them out and they never come back. I think every student should have their own. My project is intended to do just that - provide a fidget to every student who demonstrates need.
Several research studies have confirmed what many people have experienced through fidgeting: Their ability to pay attention, their memory recall, and their problem-solving skills. Will you join me in supporting the mental health of my young people?
More than half 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
Simple Fidget Toys Stress Relief Hand Toys, Mini Pop Push it Fidget Toy Keychain for Kids Adults, Mini Pop Push it Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys Office Desk Toy
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$12.74
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$50.96
KLT Sensory Stress Ball Set, 12 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls for Kids/Adults, Stocking Stuffers, Squishy Balls Fidget Toy, Hand Exercise, Anxiety Relief, Squeeze Toys for Autism (Stress Balls)
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$22.45
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$44.90
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls
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$39.95
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$39.95
LANQKUISZ Pop Push its tie dye Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever for Kids & Adults
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$11.89
3
$35.67
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color
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$7.99
4
$31.96
Sensory Fidget Toys Pack - Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety Toys for Kids - Cool Fidget Packs with Stress Balls, Fidget Cube, & More for Party Favors, Prizes, Travel, & Pinata Stuffers
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$19.95
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$19.95
Materials cost
$223.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$256.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.31
Total project goal
$302.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$302.05
3 Donors
-$289.87
Donations toward project cost
-$256.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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