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Mr. Goldsbury from Dorchester, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Join Me in Supporting the Mental Health of My Students!

Help me give my students improve their ability to pay attention, their memory recall, and their problem-solving skills. Will you join me in supporting the mental health of my young people?

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Goldsbury's classroom raised $273

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students come from all over the city of Boston, each with a unique story to tell. They are creative, funny, hardworking, and brutally honest. Although they are physically back in school, so many of them carry with them the trauma of 18 months at home. I wish I could say schools have made accommodations for this by reducing workload and giving fewer standardized tests. Sadly, the think the opposite has been true. In the name of addressing the virtuous-sounding "learning loss", we have piled stress on top off stress, and we have some very anxious (and at times depressed) young people.

I keep fidgets in my office and they have been VERY popular this year.

However, there is not enough to go around. Sometimes I loan them out and they never come back. I think every student should have their own. My project is intended to do just that - provide a fidget to every student who demonstrates need.

Several research studies have confirmed what many people have experienced through fidgeting: Their ability to pay attention, their memory recall, and their problem-solving skills. Will you join me in supporting the mental health of my young people?

My Project

I wish I could say schools have made accommodations for this by reducing workload and giving fewer standardized tests. Sadly, the think the opposite has been true. In the name of addressing the virtuous-sounding "learning loss", we have piled stress on top of stress, and we have some very anxious (and at times depressed) young people.

I keep fidgets in my office and they have been VERY popular this year.

However, there is not enough to go around. Sometimes I loan them out and they never come back. I think every student should have their own. My project is intended to do just that - provide a fidget to every student who demonstrates need.

Several research studies have confirmed what many people have experienced through fidgeting: Their ability to pay attention, their memory recall, and their problem-solving skills. Will you join me in supporting the mental health of my young people?

Mr. Goldsbury Ruth Baston Academy Grades 9-12

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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

389 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Stress Ball - Putty That Fights Back - The More You Stretch The Stronger It Gets - Serene Blue, Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $12.75 5 $63.75
Galaxy Stress Balls for Kids - Pack of 50 Bulk - Squeeze Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Children with Outer Space Theme, Great Toys for Party Favors and Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $25.69 1 $25.69
BINGLALA 4 Pack Pop Sensory Fidget Toys Set Silicone Squeeze Bubble Sensory Toys Stress Relief Toy, Autism Special Needs Anxiety Relief, Educational Toy, for Kids, Adults, Gifts • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Jasilon [Newest Design [UPGRAED Material] 2PCS Push Bubble Pop Fidget Sensory Toy, Autism Special Needs Silicone Stress Reliever Toy, Anti-Anxiety Squeeze Sensory Toy for Kids (Turtle+Icecream) • Amazon Business $11.04 2 $22.08
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
12PCS Push Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Durable and Adjustable, Multicolor Stress Relief Finger Press Bracelet for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism (Option 1) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
12 Pcs Push Pop Fidget Bracelet Toy Pack,Wearable Relief Stress Silicone Push Pop Bubble Fidget Toy ,Pop Fidget Bracelet for Kids Adults Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4 Pack Pop It Pop Its Rainbow Pop Fidget Toys Poppet Push Pop Bubble Fidget Popping Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, Fidget Popper Stress Relief 4 Shapes Fidget Poppers Circle, Square, Octagon, Heart • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$198.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.80

Total project goal

$272.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $272.01

4 Donors

-$267.60

Donations toward project cost

-$231.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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