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Ms. Austin from Weatherford, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Need a Break Please!

Help me give my students quality sensory toys to help them regulate emotions and reduce anxiety.

  • $390 goal

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

My Project

I work in a classroom with students who face many challenges and also celebrate many small victories. My students struggle with identifying emotions and also calming down after dealing with these feelings.

I try to schedule in daily sensory times so they can refocus and then get back to their school work.

During this time they are allowed to choose an item that brings them joy or helps them work through a problem. It can be a solo activity or with a friend for social time.

These items, such as the push peel board keep hands busy so that brains can refocus and have a break. All items provide sensory input such as lights, sounds, fine motor work and tactile input.

Ms. Austin Crockett Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

9 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lite-Brite Touch - Create, Play and Animate - Light Up Portable Stem Sensory Learning Toy, Creative Art Stem Toy for Girls, Boys, Unisex, Toddler, Holiday, Birthday, Gift, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $28.49 4 $113.96
Toddler Wooden Learning Montessori Toys – Wooden peg Board Bead Game Baby Rainbow Stacking Matching Counting Color Sorting Games for fine Motor Math Skills Boys and Girls for 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Farm Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Small Zoo Play Set for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Stress Cube 6 Pack - Squishy Fidget Toys for Relaxation, High Density Gel Filled, Fidgets for Classroom, Sensory Calming Toys for Kids Adults Children Teens • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Stress Cube 6 Pack - Squishy Fidget Toys for Relaxation, High Density Gel Filled, Fidgets for Classroom, Sensory Calming Toys for Kids Adults Children Teens • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Briarpatch I Spy Dig In Game for Kids, Preschool Learning Activity Game, Family, Fast Paced for Children Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Eight Planet Cave Bubble Push Sensory Fidget Toy, Galaxy Cave Digits Fidget Toys, Autistic Adults Simple Sensory Anxiety Relief Big Cave, Bubble Early Education Tools Toys for Kids. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pop Fidget Toys Handheld Game for Teens, Push Bubble Light up Puzzle Game Machine & Best Gifts for Kids, Quick Push Games Educational Sensory Toys, Stress Relief Party Favors Toy Age 3-12… (Frog-G) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
DoodleJamz JellyPics - Sensory Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Squishy Beads and Gel – Includes Stylus, Removable 2-Sided Emoji Backer Card (Rainbow Beads) • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
DoodleJamz JellyPics - Sensory Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Squishy Beads and Gel – Includes Stylus, Removable 2-Sided Emoji Backer Card (Rainbow Beads) • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84

Materials cost

$296.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.36

Total project goal

$389.08

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