Helping My SpEd students Get through Another High School Day!
Help me give my students activities and toys that they can pour their extra energy into.
$346 goal
This project expired on September 4, 2025.
This project expired on September 4, 2025.
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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
I am a Special Education tutor, I work at a high school with students that love fidgets and recently got their phones put into pouches. They need to keep their hands busy while they tackle their assignments of the day.
My students all have a wide range of IEP qualifications.
Visual, auditory and attention disorders. Some have severe ADHD and others just struggle with severe anxiety. With this playdoh, fidgets, LEGO, and stress balls they are able to decompress and keep their hands busy while they focus their minds on their academics.
All of my SpEd students have general ed classes all day- and my "Learning Center" as a safe place once a day for tutoring and time to chill out from the hectic high school schedule. This is why I think it's important to have all kinds of fidgets and things to keep their hands busy. Idle hands are the devil's playground.
More than three‑quarters 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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LEGO - Super Mario Piranha Plant Building Set for Adults 71426
• Best Buy Education
$59.99
1
$59.99
9 Labeled Sensory Mats w/Lesson Plans, Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Sensory Wall & Autism Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Calming Corner Items Kids 5-7, 8-12, Special Education Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$47.97
1
$47.97
Mini Slow Rising Stress Balls 24 Pack, Stretchy Squishy Ball for Anxiety Relief, Fidget Toys Classroom Supplies for Student Teacher, Travel Sensory Toys for Kids Adults
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years
• Amazon Business
$20.15
1
$20.15
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
IMPRESA The Original 3 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls - Squeeze and Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults with ADHD and Autism - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free (3 Color Designs)
• Amazon Business
$12.86
1
$12.86
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524
• Best Buy Education
$12.74
1
$12.74
CHENGU 16 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Bike Chain Toys Anxiety Relief Bike Chain for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism (Bright)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Cool Cat - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 3 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.5" Wide - Color May Vary (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Colorful Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget, Sensory Ring
• Amazon Business
$6.98
1
$6.98
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
$238.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.78
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$293.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.77
Total project goal
$345.12
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