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Mrs. Valcarcel from Larned, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kids Need Fidgets!

Help me give my students flexible seating, laminating pouches, markers and other items to help them succeed this school year in class.

  • $453 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This is my first year teaching in a special education classroom. I would love to give my students that have been placed in the PBIS setting have access to fidgets, flexible seating, markers and other items that will help them succeed.

The kids that will be in my class struggle with basic coping skills so having these fidgets to help them when they need to regulate will be a huge bonus.

There are times my kids need to not be able to sit in a regular chair but would like options, so having flexible seating will help with that.

Mrs. Valcarcel Larned Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Larned, KS View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 4 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fat Catalog Stacking Stools with Padded Seats for Kids and Adults, 17" Standard Height Portable Nesting Padded Classroom Stools, Pastel, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $81.50 1 $81.50
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Solid Black, 48in - X-Large • Amazon Business $67.48 1 $67.48
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.51 1 $28.51
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $26.94 1 $26.94
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
4E's Novelty Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors - Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Teacher Created Resources Stackable Storage Containers, Clear, Pack of 3 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $10.04 1 $10.04
JA-RU Stretchy Ball (Pack of 3) The Original Dough Ball Fidget Toy Pack Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set for Kids and Adults Soft Bounce Stress Ball Therapy Ball Doh Pull and Stretch 401-3C • Amazon Business $9.68 1 $9.68
Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$323.96

Vendor shipping charges

$2.65

Sales tax

$22.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.82

Total project goal

$452.13

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