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Ms. Hoechst from Saint Louis, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Living Life the Best We Can Even with Hardships

Help me give my students many comforts to help them through the day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hoechst's classroom raised $609

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students come to me with many challenges. I do many things with them, from making affirmation boxes with popsicle sticks to help with self-love. We make bracelets to honor our loved ones we have lost. We also make memory cards/wishing boards to help us focus on our future. We need slime to give as rewards and fidgets toys to help them through the day. The chair is to help students relax and calm down when they are having a moment.

My goal is to have the students in the classroom to learn.

I have them in my office to help them return, so we do small projects to help them through so they are able to return to class.

My students are special because they are so resilient. I love coming to work and talking to them and helping them in their time of need. I sometimes have to give them a fidget or stress ball to help them through the day.

Ms. Hoechst Confluence Academy - Old North Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
COLAMY Rocking Chair Nursery, Upholstered Glider Rocker Accent Chair Comfy Living Room Chair with High Backrest and Metal Legs for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Black • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Opret 12 Pack 10oz Empty Slime Containers, Large Plastic Slime Jars with Lids and Labels Clear Storage Organizers for Slime Making, Food and Beauty Products, BPA Free • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Fidget Toys Set,Fidget Pad-Infinity Cube-Fidget Spinners-Bike Chain-Transformable Fidget,Relieves Stress Anxiety Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults with Add,ADHD, Autism or Anxiety (Black) • Amazon Business $8.69 3 $26.07
Spectra Sparkling Crystals Glitter - 4 oz, Set of 6 Jars, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $23.40 1 $23.40
Elmer's Glue-All - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $22.94 1 $22.94
Hanaive 400 Pcs Rubber Band Bracelet Charms Rainbow Silicone Rubber Loom Band Charms Summer Colorful Jewelry Bracelet Making Kit DIY Necklace Pendant with 400 Pcs Opening Rings for DIY Craft • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Funrous 200 Pieces Motivational Pencils Bulk Fun Boho Rainbow Inspirational Pencils with Sayings Welcome Back to School for Classroom 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Craft Medley Alphabet Beads - Multi Mix, Assorted Colors, Package of 68 • Blick Art Materials $2.89 6 $17.34
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Impresa 5 Pack The Original Monkey Noodles Fidget Toy - Stretchy Sensory Toys for Kids & Toddlers with Unique Needs - Fosters Creativity, Focus, & Fun-Great for Classrooms, Home & Playtime Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
4Pack Emotion Slow Rising Stress Balls - Dough Squishy Balls for Anxiety Stress Relaxation - Stretchy Fidget Ball Sensory Toys - Classroom Prize Box Squeeze Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
40 Pack Stretchy String Fidget Toys,Alpaca Sensory Noodle Strings,Textured Stretchy String for Kids Adults Stress Relief,Party Favors,Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Selizo 100Pcs Necklace Cord String with Clasp Bulk for Jewelry Making and Bracelet, Multicolor • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Creativity Street Craft Popsicle Sticks Beige 1000/Box (3775-01) • Staples $11.36 1 $11.36
Canopy Street Kids Affirmation Lunch Box Notes / 3.5" x 3.5" Square Motivational School Lunch Box Cards / 60 Encouraging Classroom Reward Mini Notes • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Inspirational Quote Stickers 300pcs, Positive Motivational Stickers for Students, Teachers, Planners, Employees, Colorful Waterproof Aesthetic Sticker for Laptop, Water Bottles, Journal, Whiteboard • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Green Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Paxcoo 50Pcs Necklace Cord with Clasp Bulk for Necklace Bracelet Jewelry Making Multicolor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CCINEE 16 Grams 3-5mm Colorful Foam Beads 6-8mm Assorted Size Foam Beads Balls for Kids DIY Slime Making and Party Decoration 30000pcs • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cherrysea 12 Colors Food Coloring Set - Vibrant Liquid Food Colors Frosting Dye Tasteless for Cake Decorating, Easter Egg, Royal Icing, Fondant, Macaron - 0.25 Fl. oz/Bottles • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
ARTDOT 1740 Pieces Gold Beads for Friendship Bracelets Making Kit, 8 Shapes Organized Jewelry Making Supplies Spacer Beads Set with Rhinestones Crafts Gifts • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$470.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.34

Total project goal

$608.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.95

2 Donors

-$304.48

Donations toward project cost

-$258.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.67

match offer

-$304.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$258.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.67

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