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Ms. Graumann from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hermit Crabs for Comfort

Help me give my students an updated hermit crab habitat to continue to facilitate lessons of compassion, empathy, respect and responsibility for living things as well as creating a calming stress relief center for children with special needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Graumann's classroom raised $1,404

This project is fully funded

My Project

Currently in our classroom we have 4 hermit crabs in a 30 gal broken tank (it is fixed with tape). If you could please help us out and donate so we can get the items listed, we will be able to get a larger tank (55 gal) and stand so that we can store accessories and have more items and space for rearranging the tank weekly.

This summer I made the decision to get a classroom pet to help teach valuable life lessons through the joint care of the animals since I work with students that have varying disabilities.

I teach 7th and 8th grade middle school special education students. However, a benefit I did not know was that the hermit crabs could also be used as a way to help comfort students with anxiety and stress. As with the rest of society my students have higher stress and anxiety. This results in more student outburst and wanting to flee from situation. To try and minimize these behaviors we are trying to work on self-calming techniques. When I have students that have had a long day or are struggling from situations at home - they will request to come into my room and sit by the tank to watch the crabs wander around. This quiet time gives them a peaceful reflection where after some time we can discuss appropriate ways to handle certain situation.

Students help with feeding, cleaning, and rearranging the "crabitat" weekly. This helps them learn life skills and responsibility. To be able to be a volunteer students complete a lesson over hermit crabs learning about their care and safety measures to take when helping. I have also been able to incorporate different writing lessons by using the hermit crabs like creating dialogue and poetry.

Ms. Graumann Moore West Junior High School Grades 6-8

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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
Ollie & Hutch Farmington 55 Gallon Aquarium Stand, Ivory • Amazon Business $234.08 1 $234.08
Tetra Glass Aquarium 55 Gallons, Rectangular Fish Tank (NV52018) • Amazon Business $210.99 1 $210.99
iPower 8 by 18-inch Under Tank Heat Mat Reptile Heating pad with Digital Temperature Control Thermostat Combo Set for Amphibians Hermit Crab Snake Lizard • Amazon Business $38.72 4 $154.88
Josh's Frogs Hermit Crab Marine Salt and Scooper (Makes 8 gallons of Salt Water) • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Tikaton Reptile Heat Pad - Adjustable Temperature Under Tank Heater for 10-20gal/30-40gal Tank, Terrarium Heat Mat for Turtle/Snake/Lizard/Frog/Spider/Plant Box • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
AQUANEAT Aquarium Air Pump, 100GPH Adjustable Dual Outlets, Oxygen Aerator for 100 Gallon Fish Tank, Hydroponics Bubbler with Air Stones, Check Valves, Airline Tubing • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
SunGrow Hermit Crab Coco Hut with Ladder, Cave Habitat with Hanging Loop, Large • Amazon Business $20.90 1 $20.90
majoywoo Natural Small Coral Driftwood for Aquarium Decor Fish Tank Decorations, Assorted Driftwood Branch 4.5-7.5" 5 Pcs, Reptile Decor • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Tfwadmx Resin Classical Castle Reptile Habitat Decorations Lizard Hideouts Cave Coconut Shell Hut Ornament Terrarium Accessories for Chameleon,Gecko,Lizard,Snake and Hermit Crabs • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
PINVNBY Reptile Plants Hanging Fake Vines Boston Climbing Terrarium Plant with Suction Cup for Bearded Dragons Lizards Geckos Snake Pets Hermit Crab and Tank Habitat Decorations (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
14PCS 14 Kind Natural Hermit Crab Shells Size 1" - 3.5", Opening 0.8" - 1.5" Hermit Crab Supplies Pearl Turbo Seashell for Décor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hermit Crab Coconut Husk Hut with Ladder, Durable Cave Habitat with Hanging Loop for Gecko, Reptiles, Amphibians and Small Animals, 5” Diameter, 2.5” Opening • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hermit Crabs Climbing Ladder Bridge, Rope and Wood Reptile Climbing Toy, Small Animals Cage Accessory, Suitable for Lizard Chameleon Hermit Crab Hamster Chinchilla Guinea Pig • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hermit Crabs Wheel Toy, Hamster Running Wheel Toys, Small Animals Cage Accessory, Tank Accessory, Suitable for Hermit Crab Hamster Rat • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
NilocG Aquatics 4 Pieces 7-8" Long Natural Cholla Wood for Aquarium Decoration • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
JOR 12 Pack Large Catappa Leaves for Hermit Crabs, Dried Indian Almond Leaves Suitable as Perfect Hiding Spot & Keep Humidity Levels in Aquarium Tank, Source of Delicious Treats, Helps Lowers Stress • Amazon Business $14.20 1 $14.20
Hermit Crab Shells Medium to Large Growth Turbo Seashells 1"-2" Openning Size Natural Supplies Conch Habitat • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
KATUMO Reptile Plants, Durable Amphibian Hanging Plants with Suction Cup for Lizards, Geckos, Bearded Dragons, Snake, Hermit Crab Tank Pets Habitat Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SunGrow Hermit Crab Hut Cozy Crabitat Coconut Shell with Hanging Loop and Climbing Accessory • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
DREAMY the Hermit Crab’s House Hunt: A children's book about sharing, caring, and re-using. • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
AQUANEAT Aquarium Bio Sponge Filter Breeding Beta Shrimp Nano Fish Tank Water Corner Filter 10 Gallon • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
AcuRite 00325 Indoor Thermometer & Hygrometer with Humidity Gauge, Black, 0.3 • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
Snout and Shell - Hermit Crab Food - Bug Blend Mix with Mealworms, Crickets, Silkworm Pupae, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Veggies and More • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Snout and Shell Berry Hibiscus Hermit Crab Dry Food - High Protein & Nutrient Blend Diet of Rolled Oats, Blueberries, Strawberry, Banana, Sprouted Seeds Mix - Aquatic Pet Animal Snack Treat | 65g • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Hermit Crab Shells Large Medium Growth Turbo Seashell Supplies Natural Sea Conch Home Decor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BYHER Dried Moss Mat for Wedding Birthday Party Fairy Garden Decorations, Dark Green (Green - 14" X 9") • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wild Republic Hermit Crab Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’Ems 7 inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Awesome Aquatic Natural Cholla/Choya Wood 3 Pieces 6” for Shrimp Habitat and Food Treat Hermit Crabs Plecos Aquarium Decoration Lowers pH Hideouts and Chew Toys Reptiles Thorn Free Dried Organic • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A House for Hermit Crab - 3.9 x 0.3 x 5.5 inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hermit Crab Coloring Book For Kids: An Kids & Toddler Coloring Book Featuring Beautiful Ocean Creatures , Gorgeous Crab, Hermit Crab And More Design For Perfect Gift • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hermit Crab Coloring Book: Hermit Crab Book For Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Penn-Plax Spongebob Squarepants Officially Licensed Aquarium Ornament – Spongebob’s Pineapple House – Medium • Amazon Business $5.86 1 $5.86
SunGrow Coco Fiber Hermit Crab & Reptile Carpet, Gecko Terrarium Liner, and Floor Bedding Substrate & Supplies, Climbing Wall Carpet & Mat for Hermit Crabs, 10" x 13", 1 Piece Per Pack • Amazon Business $5.45 1 $5.45
Fluker's Live Moss for Hermit Crabs, 0.7oz Green • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,060.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$86.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,192.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$210.48

Total project goal

$1,403.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,403.21

6 Donors

-$801.46

Donations toward project cost

-$685.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.72

match offer

-$596.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$506.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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