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Ms. Nikki from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive Vibes

Help me give my students items to promote positive vibes in our classroom

  • $720 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 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 work with limited and non-verbal students with autism. At times they have a difficult time with regulating their emotions, and need alternative ways to be able to do so. I want to teach my students that it is ok to not be ok.

We can teach them strategies, and have items/activities available to help them deal with their emotions in a more positive way.

With your help, I want to provide my students with fidgets, calming strips, weighted teddy bears and other items to help them when they are in distress.

Ms. Nikki PS 371K Lillian L Rashkis H.S. @ Sunset Park Grades 9-12

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

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.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Hugimals: Calming Hugs - Sloth & Koala 4.5 lbs Weighted Stuffed Animals (calm corner, social emotional learning, fidget toys lap, mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $240.00 1 $240.00
4 Hugimals: HUGAROUNDS - Orangutan & Sea Turtle 2.5 lbs Weighted Stuffed Animals (calm corner, social emotional learning, fidget toys, mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $175.00 1 $175.00
7 Fidgets Bundle: FIDGET Favorites + Calm Strips 30 Pack (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $70.00 1 $70.00
Breathing Pal PLUS Pair: Mindfulness Friends for Calming Corner & Classrooms; (2) Kyle the Koala (6.2") - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $58.00 1 $58.00
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

Materials cost

$573.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.93

Total project goal

$719.53

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

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