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Ms. Waddell from Berkeley, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Tools!

My students need new building toys and sensory tools for daily use.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Waddell's classroom raised $400

This project is fully funded

My Students

First grade is a year of many transitions and a huge year of growth, both socially and academically! My students attend a high poverty school in an urban area. They come from many different backgrounds and they each offer a unique piece to our classroom. They are excited and motivated emerging readers who can't wait to discover more! With support this year, they will grow to be more independent and will become more confident and excited about learning in their community!

My Project

My class would love some sensory tools, fidget toys, building toys and more. All of these tools will help with classroom focus and learning stamina. The materials will be placed in a bin for independent access. Kids can self regulate, and decide which tools work best for them. Right now, we have a few of these tools and they are in high demand. Kids will have a choice between velcro textures, slimy, squishy, hard and soft. My students can decide what tool works best for them. The kids would be so happy to have more of a variety of tools and there would be plenty to go around. Having the ability to hold a tool, allows students to be "moving" and fidgeting while staying on the rug for instruction.

Ms. Waddell Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Berkeley, CA View local requests 22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KidKraft Lego Compatible 2 in 1 Activity Table • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
BESTOMZ 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Playmags: Super Durable Building Stabilizer Set, Great add on to all Magnet Tiles Sets, Works with all Leading Brands 1 - 12"x12" & 4 - 6"x6" (Colors May Vary) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Award Winning Magnetic Stick N Stack 24 piece ARCH set. • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Neiko 53925A Adjustable Safety Ear Muffs | ANSI S3.19-1974 Approved, NRR 26 dB | 2 Pack • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
FIDGET TOY (10 Pack, 5 Colors, Superb Quality) Increase Focus, Relieves Stress and Anxiety for Children and Adults. EXTRA STRONG Sensory Soothing Marble Fidget Toy, Helps with ADHD ADD OCD Autism. • Amazon Business $7.97 2 $15.94
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Homder 12 Pack Colorful Sensory Fidget Stretch Toys Helps Reduce Fidgeting Due to Stress and Anxiety for ADD, ADHD, Autism(6 Colors) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Rhode island novelty pull and stretch and pull balls • Amazon Business $4.69 2 $9.38
Trouble Game • Amazon Business $8.77 1 $8.77
Water Beads for Kids, Ultra Durable Special Needs Toys, Sensory Toys 8000 ct • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$279.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.92

Total project goal

$399.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$399.49

2 Donors

-$381.85

Donations toward project cost

-$339.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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