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Mrs. Bolanos from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students With Special Needs Are Special to Me

Help me give my students fidget tubes, Montessori toys, liquid motion bubblers, and chewy toys.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bolanos's classroom raised $199

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a special education teacher in a low income school. I have 6 beautiful students that I adore. They love having fidget toys and sensory toys to play with during reward time or free time. Unfortunately there is no more funding at this time and still 5 months left of school.

I want to have items in choice time that are enjoyable to play with and safe.

I have purchased some on my own but they deserve more so that there is a variety to choose from. Thanks.

Mrs. Bolanos PS 596X Grades PreK-2

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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 three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
SHARKWOODS Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Years Old Boys Wooden Sorting & Stacking Toy Color & Shape Early Educational Block Puzzles Toddler Toys Learning Puzzles Gift (Box) • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
SHARKWOODS Toddler Busy Board, Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 Year Old, Wooden Sensory Toys with LED Light Switches, Preschool Learning Toddler Travel Toy for Boys&Girls Gift(LED) • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
YoYa Toys Liquimo - Calming Liquid Motion Bubbler - 3 Pack - Sensory Bottles for Kids and Adults - Hourglass Water Bubbler Timer - Handheld Water Game - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes, 3 Pieces, Ages 3+, fine Motor Skills, Sensory Toys for Toddlers,Children, Speech Therapy Materials, Fidget Toys, Sensory Tubes • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
nutty toys 8pk Pop Tubes Sensory Toys (Large) Fine Motor Skills Learning Toddler Toy for Kids Top ADHD Autism Fidget 2024 Best Valentines Day Gift Idea Unique Toddler Boy & Girl Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 2 Pack Silicone Chewy Necklace Sensory Toys for Boys and Girls with Chewing, Autism, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Anxiety Pendant for Adults • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$136.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.83

Total project goal

$198.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.84

1 Donor

-$99.42

Donations toward project cost

-$84.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.91

match offer

-$99.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.91

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