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Mrs. Bell from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Can Calm Myself!

My students need visual and tactile sensory and calming tools. Various timers will help my student anticipate when the sensory break is over.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bell's classroom raised $324

This project is fully funded

My Students

I work with special needs students who teach me new things everyday. Many of my students come from low income households. Daily life can be a struggle for many students at my school. My students face these daily struggles in addition to the struggles they may face from their disability.

Together, we grow stronger everyday.

I advocate for my students to receive all the services and support they may need. My students put a smile on my face daily by making progress however big or small that may be.

My Project

This project includes various calming tools that address my students unique needs and styles. My students have disabilities such as Autism or ADHD and may require quick sensory breaks throughout the school day.

I am gathering a variety of equipment to add to my sensory toolbox to supply my students.

Some of my students calm by looking at slow, color changing lights. Other students may need items to chew on for input. Many students can utilize stress ball to calm and increase concentration. When given a tool to help calm, it is beneficial to have a timer my students can visually see how much time is left in the sensory break.

Mrs. Bell Engleburg Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

18 students impacted 17donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EverBrite LED Glow Sticks Bulk 12-pack Party Favors Flashing Lights 8-Modes Safety Light Sticks Batteries Included • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
SENSO MEGA BUNDLE Sensory Chew Necklace Set - (4 PACK + BONUS PENCIL TOPPER) - Silicone Chewy for ADHD, Teething, Autism, Biting, Oral Motor Chew Toy for Boys and Girls - UPGRADED TOUGHER CHEW • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
Time Timer Original 8 inch; 60 Minute Visual Timer – Classroom Or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults (Charcoal) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sand Timer Mosskic 6 Colors Hourglass Timer 1/3/5/10/15/30 minutes Sandglass Timer for Kids Games Classroom Kitchen Home Office Decoration(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Blu7ive 20 Pack LED Foam Sticks Multicolor Changing 3 Modes Flashing Glow Stick Party Supplies Light Baton Wands for Wedding, Festivals, Raves, Birthday, Children Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SWIRLY BANDS 10 pack - Fidgeting, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety toy - Sensory and motor aid spectrum mild bracelet autistic • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LED Fairy Lights 33ft 100 LEDs Battery Operated String Lights Waterproof Multi Color Changing, Firefly Lights with Remote Control for Indoor,Outdoor,Bedroom,Patio,Wedding,Party Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
24 Colorful Emoji Stress Balls - Squishy, Squeezable Fidget Toy for Kids - High-Quality Materials for Lasting Use - Cool Squeeze Balls Improve Anxiety and ADHD - Great Party Favors or Classroom Toys • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Chewable Jewelry Large Coil Necklace - Fun Sensory Motor Aid - Speech And Communication Aid - Great For Autism And Sensory-Focused Kids 4 Pack 4 Colors • Amazon Business $15.23 1 $15.23
SUYEPER Sand Timer 4 Colors Hourglass Sandglass Sand Clock For Kids Best gift 1min / 3mins / 5mins / 10mins for Games Classroom Home Office Decoration (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$241.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.46

Total project goal

$323.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $323.08

15 Donors

-$169.48

Donations toward project cost

-$144.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.57

match offer

-$153.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $80.20

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