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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Fidgets

Help me give my students fun new fidget gadgets such as bendy tubes, pop its, slinkies, squishy balls, and stretchy worms.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $501

This project is fully funded

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 Students

I teach at a high-poverty school, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected.

School is a safe and happy place for my students.

Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

My students are especially wiggly this year. They are eager to learn but sometimes they struggle to manage their wiggles. We have been learning strategies to use when we are struggling to focus such as standing up by our seat, wiggling back and forth by our seat, and using the few fidgets gadgets we have.

The problem is I do not have enough fidgets to go around for the students who really need them .

This project will help provide my students with much-needed fidget tools. The fidget tools will be used in our class through a fidget container. There will be a container for each day of the week, so they can sanitize the other days. There will be a designated area in the classroom where students will be able to choose from a container of fidgets. They will then use the fidget for the day and put the fidget back when they do not currently need it or at the end of the day.

All fidgets will be modeled and taught to students so they learn how to utilize them as tools rather than toys. The fidgets will also be connected to our social-emotional learning curriculum and students will be taught what emotions and how their body may be feeling when they need to utilize these tools. This will provide my students with the skills needed to self-advocate for their needs.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kingmall 100 Bubbles Fidget Bup0p Toys, Big Size Bup0p Up It Glowing in The Dark Lumin0us Bup0p Toys Stress Reliever for Special Education School Supplies (Fluorescent Discoloration, Square, 8 Inch) • Amazon Business $10.68 4 $42.72
Water Wiggler Glow in The Dark Water Snake - 8 Pack • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Special Supplies 30-Pack Mini Fun Pull and Pop Tubes Mini for Kids Stretch, Bend, Build, and Connect Toy, Provide Tactile and Auditory Sensory Play, Colorful, Heavy-Duty Plastic • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
SCIONE 24 Pack Wacky Tracks Snap Fidget Toys,Snake Fidget Pack for Kids-Sensory Snap Finger Fidget Packs,Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers,Party Favors,Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
YCSH 24 Pack Classroom Gifts, Mini Cubes Set Party Favors Cube Puzzle, Puzzle Cube Eco-Friendly Safe Material with Vivid Colors,Party Puzzle Game for Boys Girls. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AUSTOR 20 Pieces Fidget Toys Relieve Stress Increase Focus Sensory Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Adults and Children with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Rainbow Spring Toy Assortment - (Pack of 50) Mini Plastic Coil Spring Toy | Bright Colors and Shapes, Goody Bag Filler, Party Prizes and Stocking Stuffers for Kids by Bedwina • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
WATINC Random 30 Pcs DIY Squeeze Toys Cream Scented Kawaii Simulation Lovely Toy Medium Mini Soft Food Squeeze Bread Toys Keychains, Phone Straps, Bonus Random Stickers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kicko Wacky Wiggly Jointed Snakes - 24 Pack - 15 Inch - Long Plastic Snake Toys with Movable Pieces, Teach Children to Spell, Fidget Party Favor Toy Idea for Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
NW 9PCS Stress Relief Snapper Fidget Toy, Silicone Hand Grip Party Popper Noise Maker Sensory Toy for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MICHLEY 18pcs 1.18 in Mini Soft Multicolor Porcupine Balls • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Stuffed Reversible Toys,Stuffed Animal Hedgehog Plushie Double-Sided Flip,Blue and Pink,Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
YIQUDUO Sensory Stress Ball Toy Set, 9 Pack Squishy Squeeze Balls Filled with Water Beads, Fidget Toys to Relax, Decompress, and Focus for Kids Adults with ADHD, Autism • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Reversible Cats Plushie Stuffed Animal Reversible Mood Plush Double-Sided Flip Show Your Mood! (Cat) • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
Reversible Bear Plushie Toys Stuffed Animal Reversible Mood Plush Double-Sided Flip Show Your Mood!(Little Bear-White/Brown) • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
Reversible Sea Lion Plushie Toys Stuffed Animal Mood Plush Double-Sided Flip Help You Express Your Emotions(Sea Lion-White/Gray • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
Pawliss 12 Pack Little Mermaid Magic Charm Reversible Sequin Slap Bracelets, Birthday Party Favors Supplies Gifts for Girls Kids, Pink Blue Purple • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
12 Pieces Glow Balls Sticky Wall Balls Sticky Ceiling Balls Stress Relief Balls Ceiling Luminous Sticky Ball Fun Decompression Toy for ADHD, OCD, Anxiety • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
ENTHUR 12 Pcs Fidget Toys Stretchy String Sensory Toys,Fidget Toys Build Resistance Squeeze Pull, Stretch Up to 8 Feet • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Outee Mochi Animals Stress Toys, 30 Pcs Mini Stress Relief Toys Mochi Animals Toys Kawaii Mochi Cat Glow in The Dark Random Relief Stress Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Super Z Outlet Mini Finger Gyro Fidget Spiral Twister Toys Party Pack (24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Stretchy Bendable Man (36 Pack) Assorted Fun Colors, A Sticky, Stretchable, Slimy, Gooey Texture, Toy For Stress Anxiety Relief, Great Party Favor, Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
10PCS Mini Troll Dolls, PVC Vintage Trolls Lucky Doll Mini Action Figures 1.2" Cake Toppers Chromatic Adorable Cute Little Guys Collection, School Project, Arts Crafts, Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Perler Fuse Activity Bucket for Arts and Crafts, 8500 Beads, One Size • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Water Beads Ocean, OEEKOI 20,000 Water Gel Beads Jelly Growing Balls for Kids Tactile Toys, Tactile Sensory Experience, Wedding Centerpieces and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Silent Stress Reducer Ring • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cat and Mouse Soft Doll Double-Sided Flip Plush Toy Chirdren Kids Cute Small Reversible Plushie Stuffed Animal Two in One • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
Schoolgirl Style - Industrial Chic | Student Numbers Colorful Cut-Outs, Classroom Décor, 35 Pieces, White, Brown, 3" x 3" (120542) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$378.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.10

Total project goal

$500.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.64

4 Donors

-$314.29

Donations toward project cost

-$285.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.39

Matching donations from our partners

-$164.28

Match offers toward project cost

-$139.64

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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