This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
Our students are primarily from low-income households. They have experienced a wide range of traumas that have had a major impact on their lives. About 6% of our school's population is homeless and a large portion have experienced an Adverse Childhood Experience. School is a safe haven for them and a place where they come to learn and grow.
My Project
Our students have gone through an immense amount of stress and uncertainty over the past few months due to the impact of COVID-19. With the school looking to reopen soon, many children will likely be presented with social and emotional barriers that prevent them from focusing in class. Sensory toys, also known as fidget toys, have been proven to not only alleviate stress but also help students maintain focus within the classroom.
The sensory toys provided will help our students to combat internal and external frustration while also aiding in regaining the focus that is needed within the classroom.
These sensory toys will be utilized in a designated calm down space within each classroom. This will help provide structure and focus for our students during their time in the classroom.
LC511BU FlexSpace Wobble Cushion Blue
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
9
$179.91
LC511GR FlexSpace Wobble Cushion Green
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
9
$179.91
Special Supplies Liquid Motion Bubbler Toy (4-Pack) Colorful Hourglass Timer with Droplet Movement, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom Sensory Play, Cool Home or Desk Decor
• Amazon Business
$17.95
7
$125.65
Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 6
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$13.46
5
$67.30
Sensory Fidget Toy Bundle - Set of 12 Colorful Stretchy Toys for Adults, Teens, & Kids | Tools for Stress Relief, Anxiety, Focus | Work, School, Office Accessories | ADHD, ADD, OCD, Autism
• Amazon Business
$10.99
5
$54.95
Sensory Stress Ball Toy Set for Kids and Adults, 12 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, ADD and ADHD
• Amazon Business
$18.95
2
$37.90
Ganowo Fidget Snake Cube Mini Twist Puzzle(12PACK) -Party Favors, Goody Bag Filler,Carnival Prizes,Classroom Rewards,School,Birthday Gift-Valentines Stocking Stuffer for Kid Brain Teasers Speed Cube
• Amazon Business
$11.88
2
$23.76
Materials cost
$849.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.74
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$892.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$157.42
Total project goal
$1,049.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,049.45
7 Donors
-$1,034.44
Donations toward project cost
-$879.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$155.17
match offer
-$15.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$12.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Hooper and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.