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Mrs. Franchino from Cleveland, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Scholars Need Sensory Stimulation

Help me give my students a variety of Sensory Stimulation Tools (fidget gadgets, liquid motion gadgets, squeeze balls) for enhanced learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Franchino's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are fortunate to be living during a time where diverse learning styles and abilities are valued and appreciated. There are many valuable tools and resources that can contribute to this inclusivity. In education, there is an increased need for the use of Sensory Stimulation Tools.

Sensory Stimulation tools have been shown to help students channel excess energy and improve concentration during learning.

Your generous donations will be used to provide every student with a variety of choices in Sensory Stimulation Tools. By addressing sensory needs, students will be better equipped to absorb and retain information, ultimately leading to improved academic performance.

Mrs. Franchino Marion Sterling Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Cleveland, OH 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
940+PCS Halloween Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Treasure Box for School Classroom Prize Birthday Gift, Bulk Fidget Toys for Carnival Prizes Stocking Stuffers Pinata Filler,Halloween Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
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 $16.95 2 $33.90
Little Live Pets - Squirkies: 5 Pack | Interactive Toys, Fidget Feature, Click, Flick, Tangle, Pop, 30+ to Collect, Multiple Fidget Points, for Kids Ages 5+. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pink & Green Liquid Motion Bubbler • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54
Green & Blue Liquid Motion Bubbler • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
Red & Yellow Liquid Motion Bubbler • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Purple & Pink Liquid Motion Bubbler • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Blue & Pink Liquid Motion Bubbler • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$120.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.79

Total project goal

$178.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.62

3 Donors

-$166.12

Donations toward project cost

-$141.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.91

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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$0.00

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