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Ms. Kim from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students ‘Squeeze’ Out Their Best Work!

Help me give my students the tools they need to stay focused and calm in the classroom by providing them with Nee-Doh fidget toys that can improve their concentration and reduce anxiety.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kim's classroom raised $403

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a teacher dedicated to creating a positive and productive learning environment for my students, I am always looking for new ways to support their individual needs and help them succeed. Many of my students face challenges with maintaining focus, managing anxiety, and staying engaged during lessons. That’s why I’m asking for your help in providing them with a simple, yet incredibly effective tool—Nee-Doh fidget toys.

Fidgeting is a natural coping mechanism for many students, especially those with sensory needs, anxiety, or difficulty staying focused for extended periods.

These squishy, tactile balls are not only fun but provide a calming sensory experience that helps students manage their impulses and maintain attention. When they have a Nee-Doh fidget in their hands, my students are able to focus more intently on the lesson, stay engaged, and participate actively without feeling restless or distracted.

With your generous support, I will be able to purchase enough Nee-Doh fidget toys for each student in my class to have their own. These durable, non-disruptive toys will be a helpful resource for students who benefit from hands-on sensory input, providing them with a tool to feel grounded and more in control of their emotions.

Your donation will make a significant difference in my students' ability to succeed both academically and emotionally, giving them the chance to thrive in an environment that supports their diverse learning needs. Thank you for considering a contribution to this important project!

Ms. Kim Columbia Secondary School Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube - Sensory Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.25" Cube - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.45 20 $189.00
Schylling NeeDoh Gumdrop - Textured Sensory Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.5" Tall - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.89 15 $118.35

Materials cost

$307.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.35

Total project goal

$402.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$402.31

1 Donor

-$402.31

Donations toward project cost

-$341.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.35

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$0.00

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