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Ms. Kopic from Paterson, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Haven: Where Calm Meets Calculation

Help me give my students "Help me provide my students with a calming corner in the classroom, equipped with fidget toys to support their social-emotional learning and help them develop important coping skills."

  • $454 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I adore my students because they are attentive listeners and always put forth their best effort in every subject and extracurricular activity. Many of them speak multiple languages and come from diverse backgrounds, which enriches our classroom community and teaches me about different cultures. Their kindness, good manners, and respectfulness inspire me every day. The resources I’ve selected, such as fidget toys, stress balls, and educational games, will help create a calming and engaging environment where students can manage their emotions, stay focused, and continue to thrive academically and socially. These tools will support their social-emotional learning and help foster a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Ms. Kopic Elementary School 18 Grades 6-8

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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.

Paterson, NJ 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

95 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Pack Slow Rising Stress Ball, Large Box Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball Bulk, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students • Amazon Business $51.25 1 $51.25
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 1 $30.09
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources Buddy Builders,32 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor, Hand Eye Coordination Toy, Fine Motor Skills,Social Emotional Learning Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pop Fidget Toys Ball Its Pop Toy 9 PCS Party Favors Easter Basket Stuffers Pop Ball It Bulk 3D Squeeze Toys Balls Fidget Toy Sensory Toys Stress Balls Fidgets Packs Kids Toys Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
CHENGU 16 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Bike Chain Toys Anxiety Relief Bike Chain for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism (Bright) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 4 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toys Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$350.34

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.05

Total project goal

$453.65

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