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Mrs. Ballard from Center Line MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Hydrated and Staying on Task!

Help me give my students Water Bottles to stay hydrated and Fidget toys to stay focused.

  • 4 donors
  • $75 still needed

expires Sep 02

  • 4 donors
  • $75 still needed
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My Project

Staying Focused and Keeping Hydrated are a couple things my Middle School students struggle with daily. The Care Closet at WMS strives to take care of All of our students needs. I am lucky to be in charge of our Care Closet and I pay close attention to supplies that our students request.

Every day I have a request for a fidget toy or a refillable water bottle.

Our students are very respectful of their Care Closet and they understand the purpose of such a room. They do not take advantage and are very grateful to have a place in their school where they can go if they are in need.

Mrs. Ballard
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4E's Novelty Bulk Water Sports Bottles for Kids (12 Pack) 18 oz Squeeze Reusable Plastic Neon Colors BPA Free Bike Water Bottles • Amazon Business $21.55 2 $43.10
4E's Novelty Sports Water Bottles Bulk (12 Pack) 18 oz Squeeze Reusable Plastic White Water Bottle, BPA Free, School Kids Water Bottles • Amazon Business $21.55 2 $43.10
Chivao 200 Pack Valentines Day Toys for Gifts Rose Love Bear Stretchy Strings Sensory Fidget Toys Bulk Sensory Stress Fidget Toys Autism Toys for Classroom Party Favors • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
130Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Kawaii Squishies Stress Relief Fidget Toys Bulk for Kids Party Favors, Birthday Gifts, Easter Egg Fillers, Valentines Goodie Bags ,Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fidget Bike Chain Flippy Chain Toys for ADHD Stress Relief Finger Toys Fidget Flippy Key Chains for Adults and Teens (20 Pcs) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MEIEST 6 PCS Mini Fidget Slug Key-Chain Toys,3D Articulated Stretch Caterpillar Sensory Stress Relief Flexible Hand Toy, Ideal Party Favor Colorful Office Desk Pet Toys(Random Color) • Amazon Business $7.00 2 $14.00

Materials cost

$186.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.64

Total project goal

$257.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $257.59

1 Donor

-$165.00

Donations toward project cost

-$155.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $74.94

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