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Ms. DeVinney from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping It Calm and Positive

Help me give my students prizes for positive behavior and items for my brand new calm-down corner

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeVinney's classroom raised $209

This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom is located in Chicago, IL, and is rich with culture! My international group of 3rd graders and their families hail from over 10 different countries around the globe. We are linguistically diverse with 5 different languages spoken at home.

We are so excited to be in the classroom again after a year and a half of remote learning!

We spend time each day supporting each other through the many feelings that have cropped up as a result of this pandemic. As true agents of resilience, my students show up each day with a passion to learn and be creative no matter what is going on in the world.

My Project

My classroom is located in Chicago, IL, and is rich with culture! My international group of 3rd graders and their families hail from over 10 different countries around the globe. We are linguistically diverse with 5 different languages spoken at home.

We have become a strong and caring classroom family!

We spend time each day supporting each other through the many feelings that have cropped up as a result of this pandemic. As true agents of resilience, my students show up each day with a passion to learn and be creative no matter what is going on in the world.

Ms. DeVinney G.B. Swift Elementary Specialty 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 three‑quarters 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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Broad Line, 12 Pack, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $38.51 1 $38.51
40 Pcs Sensory toys Fidget Toys Pack, Pop its simple dimple fidget pack , Figit toys Stress & Anxiety Relief Tools Figetget Toys pack for Kids & Adults, Sensory toys for autistic children Fidget packs • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
53 Pack Party Favor for Kids 4-8-12, Treasure Box Toys, School Classroom Rewards, Easter Basket Pinata Stuffers Goodie Bag Fillers, Treasure Chest Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Little Likes Kids - Splash Park Jumbo Puzzle, 48 Pieces, Beginner Jigsaw Floor Puzzle with Multicultural Family Children Preschoolers at Play, Age 4-8 • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Little Likes Kids - Joyful Carousel - 24 Piece Beginner Puzzles Toddler Kids Age 3-5, Preschool Puzzle with African American-Diverse Children at Play • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
300 PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens, Vinyl Vsco Waterproof Cute Aesthetic Stickers, Hydroflask Laptop Phone Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Sticker Packs • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
YoYa Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults | Hourglass Liquid Bubbler or Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy and Stress Management - Cool Desk Décor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$145.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.35

Total project goal

$208.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $208.99

1 Donor

-$177.64

Donations toward project cost

-$177.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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