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Ms. Seidel from Portland, OR is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools and Card Games for Young Learners

Help me give my students sensory tools and card games to help them during the school day.

  • 1 donor
  • $674 still needed

expires Feb 02

  • 1 donor
  • $674 still needed
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My Project

My students are energetic, curious, and eager to learn—but they each learn in different ways. To support their growth, I am seeking sensory tools and educational card games that will help meet their unique learning and regulation needs.

The sensory tools will provide calming input and help students focus, especially those who struggle with attention, anxiety, or sensory processing challenges.

Items like fidget tools, textured materials, and movement-friendly seating can make a big difference in helping students feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

The educational card games will support social skills, memory, math, and literacy in a fun, low-pressure way. These games encourage cooperation, critical thinking, and turn-taking—all while reinforcing important academic and social concepts.

With your support, I can create a more inclusive, supportive classroom where every student has tools that help them thrive.

Ms. Seidel Martin Luther King Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

320 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 6 $119.94
Exploding Kittens Block Block Burrito Expansion Pack 2-6 Players - Ages 7+ - 15 Minutes to Play - Original Game Required, Inflatable Shields - Party & Family Card Games for Kid & Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
Sensory Autism Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Fidget Toys for Stress Anxiety - Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Children Toddlers Boys Girls Stocking Stuffers Gifts, Treasure Box Classroom • Amazon Business $13.29 6 $79.74
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $12.55 6 $75.30
Ridley's Avocado Smash! 71 Piece Family Action Card Game with Storage Case,1 ea • Amazon Business $12.00 6 $72.00
Slow Rising Stress Ball 50 Pack: Mini Squishy Ball for Kids Anxiety Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Toy, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Bulk Toy for Teacher, Offices & Group • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Sensory Toys for Kids, 8 Pack Mini Fruit Soft Stuffed Plush Toy for Girls or Boys as Party Decorations, Toddler Pretend Play Kitchen Food, Strawberry, Avocado, Pineapple and Orange • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dulefun Squishy Balls for Adult Stress Relief - 12pc Set with Squeeze Fidget Balls for Party Favors & Gifts • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49

Materials cost

$551.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$589.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.04

Total project goal

$693.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $693.61

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$17.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $673.61

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