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Mrs. Shroba from Indianapolis, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stress Relief for Struggling Students

Help me give my students stress relievers to help them recover when they are stressed.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shroba's classroom raised $160

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are in an urban school with 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. My students are learning to process their frustration in ways that don't disrupt the learning of other students.

Currently, my students struggle with processing their frustration and stress in the moment.

My students are working hard to change their behavior to do better both in school and at home. These materials would allow my students to calm down in a controlled situation and allow staff to teach coping skills in the moment. By doing this, we can reduce suspensions, reduce damage to rooms, and increase the learning of students.

My Project

The materials I am requesting will allow my students access to stress relievers and fidgets to support their development of self-regulation. My students will use the fidgets and stress relievers in my room when they are struggling in the general education setting which will help them build independence with self-regulation.

Improving social-emotional skills will allow my students to focus more on their academics and less on their behaviors.

When students are no longer stressed about not knowing how to respond when spoken to, how to process their stress, and how to move while sitting, they are more likely to be successful in the academic setting.

Mrs. Shroba Westlane Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Indianapolis, IN 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Tech Tools Stress Buster Desktop Punching Ball (Red/Black) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Stress Balls Puffer Stress Relief Toys Value Assortment Bulk 1 Dozen Stress Relax Toy Balls, Squeeze Ball Puffer Ball Assortment Most Popular Selection of Hand Exercise Balls & Therapy Balls • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Kinetic Sand 3 Pounds Beach Sand (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Super Mario Bros Power Up Card Game |Super Mario Brothers Video Game Nintendo NES Artwork |Fast paced card games |Easy to learn and quick to play |Fun game for all the whole family and any Mario Fan • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Green, 2 Lb • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
URSKYTOUS Reversible Sequin Pillow Case Decorative Mermaid Pillow Cover Color Changing Cushion Throw Pillowcase 16” x 16”,Dark Blue and Silver • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$104.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.95

Total project goal

$159.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$159.67

2 Donors

-$79.83

Donations toward project cost

-$67.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.97

match offer

-$79.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.98

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$0.00

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