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Mrs. Sawyer from South Glens Falls, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Prizes for Hard Working Students!

Help me give my students sensory prizes for working hard all year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sawyer's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach Academic Intervention Services to students in grades K-5. I encourage my students to know that they are readers.

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” -Margaret Fuller.

Our rural elementary school in upstate New York has a student population of 350 students. Our students are at risk of failing the New York State Assessments and students who are having difficulty academically are recommended to receive Academic Intervention Services. That's where my room comes into play.

My students are hardworking and imaginative, young learners. They strive every day to improve all areas of their literacy deficiencies. My students are all very eager to learn and love coming to school. They are independent, hardworking, and compassionate.

My Project

My students put forth extra effort each day and work so hard! They meet with me every day for 45 minutes. They read and write for every minute of our time together! There is nothing more they would want as a reward for their hard work than a fun sensory toy! Unfortunately, kids cannot have treats or food this year as prizes because of COVID, but that's okay! These fun fidget toys keep them motivated to come back each day and to work hard! These kids still don't have a normal school year, so by providing them with some fun tools they can keep, puts a smile on their face as well as mine !

Mrs. Sawyer Harrison Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

South Glens Falls, NY View local requests

More than half 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pcs Mini Tie Dye Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy, Stress Relief Hand Toys, Fidget Simple Squeeze Mini Keychain Toy for Kids and Adults, Stress Reliever Anti-Anxiety (Mini-Square 20 Pack) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Ganowo 24pcs Wacky Tracks Sensory Fidget Toys Snap and Click -Party Favors for kids8-12,4-8,Carnival Prizes ,School Classroom Rewards,Goody Bag Fillers for Kids Stocking Stuffers Christmas • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Sensory Toys Set 32 Pcs., Fidget Toy Bundle for Stress Relief, Anti-Anxiety, Relaxing, and Calming for Kids and Adults, Sensory Fidgets Hand Therapy Pack for Boys and Girls with Autism, ADD, and ADHD • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
ROSYKIDZ 40pcs Mochi Squishy Toys Bulk, Kids Party Favors Squishes Stress Toys Pack Includes Unicorn, Cat and Animals Toy for Kids Boys Girls Class Prize Box Items, Easter Egg Fillers Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Stress Balls for Kids and Adults - Bulk Pack of 24 2" Stress Smile Squeeze Balls - Neon Yellow Funny Face Stress Balls • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Squishies Squishy Toy 24pcs Party Favors for Kids Mochi Squishy Toy moji Kids Party Favors Mini Kawaii squishies Mochi Stress Reliever Anxiety Toys Easter Basket Stuffers fillers with Storage Box • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Giraffe - Slap Bracelets For Kids - Snap Bracelet Party Favors (50-Pack) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$113.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.66

Total project goal

$171.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.08

1 Donor

-$171.08

Donations toward project cost

-$145.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.66

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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