Help me give my students weighted animal friends to help fidgety students keep focused for learning.
$235 goal
This project expired on May 16, 2025.
This project expired on May 16, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
I am so grateful for my class this year. I have a bunch of students who are excited about learning and attending school. Many come with a variety of learning challenges such as attention and focus issues and anxiety. They have a hard time sitting on the carpet and in a chair for more than 15 minutes. They need constant reminders throughout the day.
I am requesting for a variety of weighted animals for students who have a difficult time focusing and for those whose can't control their body movements.
They are constantly moving and fidgeting on the carpet and at their desks during independent classwork. These weighted animals are ideal for providing a gentle, soothing pressure that helps kids feel grounded and relaxed during daily math and writing activities. These materials will help keep students focused and ready to learn in class.
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
25 students impacted
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Materials cost
$152.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.99
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.29
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$199.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.15
Total project goal
$234.32
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Duong and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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