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Mrs. Hutcherson from Valdosta, GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staying Calm in Devastating Times

Help me give my students activities to ease their anxiety and help them refocus on their work. I would like to provide my students with calming materials like fidgets, coloring/drawing materials, or even games to get their minds

  • $366 goal

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My Project

Bad weather is no joke! So far this school year, students in my class and school have been impacted by two major storms, one being Hurricane Idalia. These storms caused significant damage to our neighborhood and community (uprooted trees, loss of power, damaged homes, etc.) and missed school and instructional days.

Now, when there is a storm (big or small) some of the students are anxious, scared, and worried about their safety, home, and belongings.

I need activities to ease their anxiety and help them refocus on their work. I would like to provide my students with calming materials like fidgets, coloring/drawing materials, or even games to get their minds off the weather and feel safe.

Valdosta, GA

Mrs. Hutcherson Pinevale Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Valdosta, GA 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 9” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom • Amazon Business $24.95 3 $74.85
Paper Mate Flair Pens, Metallic Felt Tip, City Lights, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, White • School Specialty $21.97 2 $43.94
Paper Mate Flair Pens - Retro Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $19.26 2 $38.52
Fidget Cubes, 100 Pack, Fidgets for Kids, Teens, Adults, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, ADHD, Stress Relief, Anxiety, Party Favors, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.79 3 $29.37
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.52 3 $28.56
Lukeight Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover for Kids, Zipper Beanbag Chair Cover for Organizing Toddler & Kids' Rooms Plush Toys (Solid Blue, Large) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$243.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.20

Sales tax

 $16.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.86

Total project goal

$365.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $365.72

1 Donor

-$365.72

Donations toward project cost

-$310.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.86

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