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Ms. Grogan Pedersen from Saint Paul, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stress Management Tools for Anxious Kids!

Help me give my students some stress management tools to assist with Social Emotional Learning!

  • $515 goal

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My Project

We are a team of four school social workers who specialize in stress management and anxiety management strategies. We provide Social Emotional Learning sessions where we teach students how to identify and manage symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Our student population has 75% of households living below the federal poverty level.

In addition, we have a large program for refugees and newcomers from high conflict areas such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Congo, Thai/Laos refugee camps and Somalia/Ethiopia/Eritrea. Our students have overcome enormous trauma and hardship and we would like to provide them with some tools and strategies to help them manage their stress and anxiety. Thank you for considering this request!

Ms. Grogan Pedersen
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Theraputty CanDo Standard Exercise Putty, Assorted Colors and Resistances, Set of 6, Red - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $33.67 2 $67.34
BUNMO Glitter Stretchy Strings 6pk | Perfect Sensory Toys for Anxiety & Stress | Calming Monkey Stretch Noodles | Focus & Stimulation | Great Kids Party Favors | Hours of Fun for Kids • Amazon Business $8.39 5 $41.95
Finger Poppers Fidget Toys, Stocking Stuffer Pack of 10 Finger Fidgets for Men, Women, and Young Adults, Finger Strengthener and Exerciser Sensory Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Kicko Mini Putty with Glitter - 48 Pack Assorted Neon Colored Sludge - Silly Putty for Kids - Assorted Educational Relaxation Fidget Toy - Party Favor Glitter Putty for Kids - Mini Slime Bulk • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
ZaxiDeel Slow Rising Sensory Stress Ball 8 Pack, Squeeze Ball Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, ADHD Autism Sensory Fidget Toys for Hand Therapy • Amazon Business $15.16 2 $30.32
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball for Adults, 36 Pack Mini Stress Relief Fidget Toy Bulk, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down Squishy Sensory Items for Autistic Autism ADHD, Party Favors • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Cevioce 6Pcs Sensory Slug Fidget Toys,Fidget Slug Toys for Adults & Kids Party Favors,Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children,Toddler Toys Age 3+,Travel Toys for 3+ Year Old - B • Amazon Business $23.73 1 $23.73
KLT 18 Pack Stress Balls for Adults: Squishy Ball Fidget Toys, Stress Relief Balls for Autism, Stress Toys Squeeze Balls, Anxiety-Relief, Sensory Toys for Autism • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
12PCS Squeeze Bean Keychain Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Pea Pod Sensory Fidget Toys,Peanut Poppers Fidget Toy,Anti-Anxiety,Party Favor Toys • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
BouncyBand Flick Sticks (10 pcs) - Assorted Colors Set of 10 - Sensory Tool, Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults - Perfect for The Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Manimo Half Moon Ball (MNO0907) • Quill.com $14.93 1 $14.93
YZXODN 40 Pcs Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys,Colorful Sensory Toys for Boys,Girls,Adults Stress Relief,Anti Anxiety Autism Toys for Kids,Great for Children's Day,Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Mesh and Marble Fidget Toy Set - 10 Pcs Marble Fidgets for Kids - Fidget Marble Mesh Fidget Toy - Marble Sensory Toy - Silent Fidget Toys for Anxiety • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squeeze Ball Fidget Toy | Sensory Fidget Stretch Ball for Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, Hand Strength, Occupational Therapy | Colorful Stress Ball for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
YoYa Toys Stretch Ball Fidget Toy | Color Changing Squish Ball for Stress Relief, Focus, Relaxation | This Squeeze Ball is an Excellent Gift Idea for Kids & Adults | Green • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
MEIEST 3 PCS Fidget Slug Toys,3D Articulated Stretch Caterpillar Sensory Stress Relief Flexible Hand Toy, Ideal Party Favor Colorful Anti-Anxiety Office Desk Pet Toys • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$394.82

Vendor shipping charges

$6.73

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.20

Total project goal

$514.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$514.67

2 Donors

-$364.67

Donations toward project cost

-$309.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.70

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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