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Ms. Thomas from Hartford, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Store for Inner City Kids!

Help me give my students real-world job skills that they will use for a lifetime.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $869

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help Us Stock Our Student-Run School Store!

Our school store is more than just a place for students to redeem prizes — it’s a hands-on learning lab where they build real-world skills!

Operated by students, for students, our store teaches valuable lessons in customer service, operating a cash register, managing inventory, and basic financial literacy.

Your generous support will help us stock the store with exciting goodies that motivate students to work hard, make positive choices, and take pride in their school community. From fun school supplies, such as fidget toys, to popular snacks and small prizes, every item gives students something to look forward to — while also reinforcing the value of effort and responsibility.

By donating, you’re not just filling shelves — you’re building skills and confidence that will last a lifetime!

Ms. Thomas Noah Webster Microsociety School Grades 6-8

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.

Hartford, CT 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

615 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 50 $172.00
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 10 $160.00
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $5.49 25 $137.25
50 Pack Slow Rising Stress Ball, Large Box Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball Bulk, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students • Amazon Business $51.25 1 $51.25
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
URSKYTOUS 150Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers - 3D Puzzle & Mini Food Erasers, Cute Classroom Rewards & Game Prizes • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Green Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kinetic Sand, Soft Serve Station with 14oz Play Sand (Blue, Pink & White), 2 Ice Cream Cones & 2 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5 and up • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74

Materials cost

$698.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$738.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.35

Total project goal

$868.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $868.98

4 Donors

-$434.49

Donations toward project cost

-$369.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.17

match offer

-$434.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$369.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.17

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