You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Kidd from Utica, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Kidd is requesting

Mental Health

Help me give my students the tools they need to manage their stress and anxiety. My students love coming to get fidget toys and stress balls to relief their anxiety

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kidd's classroom raised $454

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a school social worker working with students in grades 9-12. Many students come to my office to see if I have snacks and/or something to fidget with. Fidgeting usually helps my students calm down from an uncomfortable situation. I normally have fidget toys, games, and stress balls to better help students relieve their stress and anxiety. However, this year I am starting to run low in my supply. The fidget toys and stress balls that I have requested will help my students better manage their stress and anxiety while in school and be able to return to their class successfully.

Mrs. Kidd Thomas R Proctor High School Grades 9-12

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.

Utica, NY View local requests

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 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Kidd is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 4 $60.00
Sensory Stress Balls - 15 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys - Sensory Squishy Balls Set, Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $20.95 2 $41.90
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
KDG Motivational Stress Balls for Kids and Adults,Stress Relief Balls with Quetos to Relieve Anxiety and Manage Anger as Gift (20PACK) • Amazon Business $31.44 1 $31.44
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys: OleOletOy 24 Pack Stress Balls for Adults, Squishy Ball Bulk Sensory Toys for Autism, ADD, ADHD, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, and Travel Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Sensory Fidget Tubes, Learning Weather for Kids, Anxiety Calming Tools, Stress Relief Toys, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy For Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Foam) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
50 Mini Stress Balls Assortment - Bulk 2 Inch Soft Toy Variety Pack Stress Relief Balls, Squeezable Sensory Fidget Balls for Kids, Party Favors, Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 55 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$347.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.97

Total project goal

$453.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $453.13

1 Donor

-$453.13

Donations toward project cost

-$385.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.97

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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. Kidd and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/mental-health/8591279/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":250,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Kidd","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1422696580","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Utica","teachersOnPage":[9553517],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8591279,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":22962,"schoolName":"Thomas R Proctor High School","authorIds":{"9553517":{"owner":"Mrs. Kidd","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8591279],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22333384,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9553517,"schoolCounty":"Oneida","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}