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Mrs. Ruby Bryant from Kinston, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ruby Bryant's classroom raised $457

Play with a Purpose

Help me give my students sensory toys that will enhance their learning skills.

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Mrs. Ruby Bryant Southeast Elementary School
Kinston, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are amazing, and I love watching them grow in their own unique ways. Although many are nonverbal, they communicate through their smiles, actions, and determination. Every small achievement is a big milestone, and it is a joy to celebrate their progress each day.

These sensory toys, fidgets, craft supplies, and learning resources will help my students stay focused, calm, and engaged while building communication, social, and fine motor skills through hands-on play.

Your support will create meaningful learning experiences and help every child gain the confidence to explore, learn, and succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

12 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Ruby Bryant Southeast Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Washable Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 11.5x8.75x7.75 - Adult • School Specialty $51.99 1 $51.99
MINGKIDS 7 in1 Baby Sensory Montessori Activity Cube Toys, Shape Sorter Early Learning Toys,Developmental Infant Birthday Gifts for Toddler Age 1 2 3 • Amazon Business $16.00 2 $32.00
Espamig Busy Board Toddler Montessori Led Light Switch Busy Board Autism Sensory Wall Panel Fidget Board Wooden Toys for Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $15.92 2 $31.84
deMoca Toddler Busy Board for 1 Year Old, Montessori Baby Wooden Toy | Travel Baby Wooden Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers 1–3, Activity Toy for Early Motor Skills and Travel Play • Amazon Business $14.90 2 $29.80
INFUN Heavy Duty Plastic Pocket Folder with Prongs and Clear Front Pocket - 18 Pack, 3 Prong Folders with Pockets and Card Slot, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
XINBAOHONG Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults 4-Pack,Calming Stress Relief Fidget Toys for ADHD Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Goody King Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - 1170Pcs+ Craft Art Supply Kit for Toddlers Kids Craft Supplies & Materials Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Christmas D.I.Y. Crafting School Supplies • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point 0.7mm Black Ink 4/Pack (2220962) • Staples $6.89 2 $13.78
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Quiet Fidgets for Classroom Students Autistic, Relief for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Maze Easter Basket for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (1812419) • Staples $12.69 1 $12.69
Sensory Slap Fidget Bracelet Bands - 2-Pack - Quiet Tactile Stimulation for ADHD, Autism, Special Needs Kids - Helps Girls & Boys with Stimming Fidgeting and Focus - by Solace (Red & Blue) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Yrissmiss Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Toys for Adults Kids, Autism Toy for Toddlers, Airplane Car Travel for Kids Ages 3+ Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $5.69 2 $11.38
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy, Calming Toy, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE PIECE (Assorted) • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Crayola Colors of the World Washable Project Paint, 2 Ounce Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 10, 3.563x8.875x2.563 - Adult • School Specialty $9.22 1 $9.22
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers: Soft Textured Fidget Toy for Autism | Sensory Fidget Toys for ADHD Children Special Needs, Stress Calming Toy Desk, Baby Stocking Stuffer Squeeze Toy for Autism • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sharpie Permanent Chisel Tip Marker Set, Poster Markers for Wood, Plastic, and More, 8 Count • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$321.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.12

Sales tax

 $25.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.44

Total project goal

$456.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $456.24

1 Donor

-$456.24

Donations toward project cost

-$387.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.44

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