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Ms. Noakes from Minneapolis, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Items to Increase Engagement

Help me give my students sensory items to increase engagement in their classes

  • $180 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

We have a wonderful group of 8th grade student however they struggle with sitting and listening to daily lectures by teachers. Having a sensory item or fidget help our students focus during class lectures. The balls, slime, and gum in this project will be given to students as needed to increase their engagement during class lectures or work time. We have a bookcase, near our classroom door, with a variety of sensory tools. Student can select the sensory item that will best help them focus. Slime and squish balls are very popular with our students this year. Thank you for your support of our learners.

Ms. Noakes Valley View Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Minneapolis, MN 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
54 Pack Mini Butter Slime Kit for Girls Boys, Scented Fruit Party Favors, Soft and Non-Sticky, Stress Relief Putty Toys Kids，Educational • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Trident Sugar Free Gum Variety Pack, 21 Packs of 14 Pieces (294 Total Pieces) • Amazon Business $23.08 1 $23.08
Yoaushy Random 8 Pcs Jumbo Squishies Slow Rising for Kids, Squishy Kawaii Soft Unicorn Ice Cream Cake for Girls Pinata Filler Stocking Stuffer Classroom Treasure Box Prizes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
12 Pieces Monkey Stringy Balls Sensory Fidget Stringy Balls Soft Rainbow Pom Bouncy Stress Balls with Storage Bag, Multicolor (2.75 Inch 12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls, Color Changing Resistance Fidget Toys Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys Squishy Toy (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Crayola Globbles Fidget Toy (6ct), Sticky Fidget Balls, Squish Gift for Kids, Sensory Toys, Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
24PCS Mini Stress Balls, Mochi Squishy Toys Kawaii Fruit Squeeze Balls Bulk Fidget Toys, Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$121.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.00

Total project goal

$180.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.00

1 Donor

-$180.00

Donations toward project cost

-$153.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

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 $0.00

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