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Ms. Shelton from Manchester, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Can Thrive In Middle School

Help me give my students the school supplies and fidgets to survive and thrive in school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shelton's classroom raised $429

This project is fully funded

My Project

The students entering middle school are sometimes struggling to survive in a whole new world. Many students are not equipped with school supplies due to circumstances at home.

This project is targeting at giving student with special needs the opportunity to blend into all classes.

Math class is a place where mistakes and trials are more common. Using pencils and erasers is part of learning. Having the pencil toppers to squeeze and hold will allow these students to self regulate while learning vital math skills. There is a large need for dry erase markers and expo erasers to encourage trying over and over again, without the frustration of making holes in the paper as we learn through our mistakes. Fidgets are another must in the minds of young individuals. As the teacher teaches, the students will often occupy their hands while the teacher teaches. These fidgets allow students to listen and no one will notice the fidget in their hands that help them cope with learning new information.

Ms. Shelton Coffee County Middle School Grades 6-8 Manchester, TN View local requests 120 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Counting Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Black, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $21.37 2 $42.74
Amazon Basics Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Whiteboard Erasers for Office, Home and Classroom, Black, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $6.04 7 $42.28
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Black, Fine Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Rubik’s Cube, Edge, 3x3x1 Rubik’s Cube for Beginners Single Layer Puzzle Retro Educational Brain Teaser Travel Fidget Toy for Adults & Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 2 $21.80
Squishy Stress Balls for Kids Adults: 18 Pack Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Party Favors Classroom Prizes, Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
Dozen Ball Pencil Tops Fidget • Amazon Business $10.07 2 $20.14
Sunny Days Entertainment 24 Piece Fidget Box, Sensory Toys with Storage Container, Party Favor, Treasure Box, Carnival, Pinata Stuffers, Adult Stress Relief, ADHD Toy • Amazon Business $17.60 1 $17.60
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $2.99 5 $14.95
Raymond Geddes Axolotl Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
Raymond Geddes Animal Pencil Top Erasers for Kids (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $9.73 1 $9.73
Raymond Geddes Monkey Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

Materials cost

$329.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.24

Total project goal

$428.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$428.27

5 Donors

-$333.27

Donations toward project cost

-$283.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.99

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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$0.00

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