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Mrs. Merritt from Mesa, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students Re-Focus and Return to Learning

Help me give my students items that can help regulate them when they are feeling overwhelmed, angry or frustrated. Using the STEM and sensory kits and items will allow my students to focus their brain on something else.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Merritt's classroom raised $984

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Some of the students I work with everyday have not been able to learn how to regulate their emotions when they are feeling anger, frustration or sadness. With these materials, I will use them to not only to refocus their mind or help them calm down, but will also allow them to use their voice. Using the Karaoke mics the students will be able to elevate their own voice, with the rocket book they will be able to put their thoughts on paper and see them become published an meaningful in type.

Mrs. Merritt Keller Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP750X - Design Build Engineering Centers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
FF525 - Snap-Together Letter Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
FF579 - Blocks Blueprints Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
PP716 - Tilt Turn Liquid Sensory Windows • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook - Calendar, To-Do Lists, and Note Template Pages with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included - Neptune Teal Cover, Letter Size (8.5" x 11") • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone,3-in-1 Portable Handheld Karaoke Mic Speaker Machine Home Party Birthday for All Smartphones PC(Q37 Space Gray) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone,3-in-1 Portable Handheld Karaoke Mic Speaker Machine Home Party Birthday for All Smartphones (Q37 Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 15-Pack Pouch (14447) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Favide 22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen，6-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
BINGLALA 50Pcs Simple Fidget Toy Pop Fidget Toy Mini Stress Relief Hand Toys Keychain Toy Push Pop Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults 1 • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
URSKYTOUS 110Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Pencil Erasers Desk Pets Puzzle Erasers Bulk Mini Animal Food Erasers Toys Eraser Prizes for Classroom Rewards, Game Prizes, Treasure Box, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
TR798 - Dont Let the Bugs Fall Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EV202 - Juicy Fruit Scented Dot Art Painters - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset - Sandbox Truck Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space - Preschool Sensory Space Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Garden and Critters - Pretend Play, Flower Garden Preschool Toys • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Dinosaur Dig - Dinosaur Toys for Toddler Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.45 1 $14.45
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Desk Pet Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and Easter Egg Fillers School Supplies(Random Design) • Amazon Business $14.43 1 $14.43
AUSTOR 20 Pieces Fidget Toys Relieve Stress Increase Focus Sensory Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Adults and Children with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Fidgets Toys ADHD, Yoga Relaxation Meditation Accessories • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$741.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$835.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.51

Total project goal

$983.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $983.41

1 Donor

-$983.41

Donations toward project cost

-$835.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.51

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