Help me give my students ways to release their energy, explore creativity, and build friendships!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $966
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students have been dealing with a lot of anxiety this year. They have struggled with making friends and working together more than other students I have taught in my 10 years of teaching. I think a big reason for this is from the effects of Covid. Covid has created a lot of fear and isolation in families and communities and students are struggling to navigate these things.
Instead of reading or doing bell work pages at the beginning of class, I have been having my students play together.
They create, work together, and laugh. All of these things help create a welcoming environment to learn.
By providing materials for my students to play together their stress seems lower, they support each other in their learning more, and they seem happier overall.
My Project
My students have really struggled behaviorally this year. I think a lot of it has to do with the fear of Covid, loss of family jobs, deaths of loved ones, and masks covering student and teacher expressions-lessening connections.
I have been providing supplies to help them learn to work together and build their social skills.
I have also been trying to provide things in my classroom to help students self-regulate and get into a healthy zone to learn. For these reasons, I have chosen items that will provide opportunities to play with peers, problem solve, and release energy.
I am really excited for the opportunity to get these items for my students. I know it will have a big impact on their social-emotional experience at school.
More than a third 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
Kore Kids Adjustable Height Standard Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Assembled in The USA, Blue (14in-19in)
• Amazon Business
$95.99
4
$383.96
Original Bouncyband for Elementary School Classroom Chairs, Black – ADHD Tools Can Help Students Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom
• Amazon Business
$15.99
6
$95.94
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 250 Piece Construction Set with 50 Glow In The Dark Glass Marbles, Mesh Storage Bag, Great Creative Stem Toy For Girls & Boys
• Amazon Business
$84.99
1
$84.99
WILSON Traditional Soccer Ball - Black/Royal, Size 4
• Amazon Business
$14.95
2
$29.90
Veatree 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$28.49
1
$28.49
Barcaloo 1000 Piece Building Bricks Set- 10 Classic Colors Guaranteed Tight Fit, Compatible with All Major Brands
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$19.89
1
$19.89
AppleRound 8.5-inch Dodgeball Playground Balls, Pack of 4 Balls with 1 Pump, Official Size for Dodge Ball, Handball, Camps and Schools (4 Balls and 1 Pump)
• Amazon Business
$19.40
1
$19.40
Wilson NFL Super grip Composite Junior Football Brown, Junior (Age 9-12)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
6 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back and ON/Off Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown (Multicolored)
• Amazon Business
4M 3427 Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model Stem Toys Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys Multicolor, 1 EA
• Amazon Business
$11.82
1
$11.82
Champion Sports Segmented Jump Rope for Fitness, 7 Feet Length, Red and White - Classic Beaded Jump Ropes for Physical Education, Gym Glass, Personal Use - Premium Skipping Rope for Kids, Adults
• Amazon Business
$4.87
2
$9.74
Beistle 4piece Reversible Paper Viking Helmets for Medieval Theme Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$7.83
1
$7.83
Materials cost
$778.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$820.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$144.81
Total project goal
$965.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$965.41
1 Donor
-$965.41
Donations toward project cost
-$820.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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