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Ms. Mack from Saint Louis, MO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hug Me I'm Fidgety!

Help me give my students sensory items to help them feel comfortable when sensory needs arise.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mack's classroom raised $554

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students bring me so much joy!! My students are eager to engage, to learn and are full of wonder about life! In OT, we work on the motor, perceptual and cognitive skills needed to help them access what they're learning in class.

I am an OT at a large, urban elementary school with a wonderfully diverse student population.

My students in OT are in kindergarten through fifth grade. Several of my students are in special needs classrooms, but not all. In OT, I strive to provide a safe, calming environment and one that fosters imagination and creativity. The kids love getting involved in hands-on projects that are fun and provide a great sense of mastery! I believe these are the best ways to build foundational developmental skills.

My Project

My students will benefit so much from the weighted lap pads, hats, body socks and headphones to feel comfortable and prevent overwhelm when sensory needs arise!

The new school year comes with so many challenges and helping our students feel calm with a fidget at their desk can help them access their learning skills in the classroom so much better.

A steady stream of new markers is needed for kids to work on handwriting skills, as will the adapted pencils and pencil grips! Safe pruning shears and twine will ensure fun school garden activities in OT!

Ms. Mack Mullanphy - Botanical Garden Ilc Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Little Chubby One Weighted Lap Pad - Heavy Blanket - 7 Lbs - 19" x 22" • Amazon Business $25.95 3 $77.85
TAP Extreme Duty Weighted Ball Set • Amazon Business $68.70 1 $68.70
Hush Gear Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs - 28.6dB Noise Reduction for Toddler Ear Protection - Adjustable, Padded, Comfortable Fit Earmuffs for Kids, Blue • Amazon Business $17.47 3 $52.41
iBaste 2PCS Push Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy & Spinners, One Louder Side Push Bubbles Pop, Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy, Last One Lost Stress Reliever Autism Octagon Toy Anti-Anxiety Toys Rainbow • Amazon Business $8.49 5 $42.45
Wazakura Professional Japanese Pruning Shears 7.67inch/195mm Made in Japan, Floral Trimming Scissors, Multipurpose Garden Hand Clipper with Safety Lock • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Cimostar Ergonomic Pencil Grip, Writing Grip for Pencils and Utensils, Set of 3 • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Sanho Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Medium,6-9 years old, 47''LX27''W Blue • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SANHO Dynamic Movement Sensory Body Sock - Updated Version , Bright Blue (Small) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Kids Weighted Denim Hat - Sensory Baseball Cap for Children - Adjustable Removable Weights (Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Fine Line Markers, School Supplies, 8 Count • Amazon Business $5.29 3 $15.87
Amazon Basics All-Purpose Natural Jute Twine - #60 x 1425 Foot (2.5mm x 435m), Natural, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Baumgartens Twist'n Write Pencil, Assorted Color, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94

Materials cost

$434.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$470.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.05

Total project goal

$553.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$553.68

7 Donors

-$549.10

Donations toward project cost

-$466.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.36

match offer

-$4.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$3.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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