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Mr. Jones from Aurora CO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Ability to Focus Is Essential

Help me give my students the ability to focus with these fidget toys.

  • $238 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students would be considered disadvantaged, but I believe this is an outsider's perspective. If you could get to know these kids, like I have over the last year, you would see hope, potential, excitement, and the real "American Dream." My students come from all over the world in hopes of turning that "dream" into a reality. With over 130 countries represented and 160 languages spoken, my school and district is a true melting pot. This student population is just looking for a chance to work hard and achieve their "American Dream".

This dream just needs one thing to come to fruition, someone to believe in them.

This is where you can help. This project will focus on helping the students reach their full potential.

My Project

My students like many others are constantly distracted by their phones and other outside factors. With my small assortment of "educational toys" that I currently have, I have seen the power of these small fidgets can have. Whether a kid is working on their computer or conversing with a group, small fidgets can have a large impact on the student's ability to focus.

With the distraction of life and modern technology, these small insignificant investments can change a student's future.

From a balance ball, a stand-up balance board, or small fidget toys at the student's desk, my room will have the tools to help meet the students sensory needs.

Mr. Jones
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spooner Boards Freestyle - Red, 25.5"L x 11.25"W • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gaiam 05-51982 Total Body Balance Ball Kit - Includes 65cm Anti-Burst Stability Exercise Yoga Ball, Air Pump & Workout Video - Green • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
BunMo Fidget Toys - Magnetic Fidget Rings Fidget Toy. The Fidget Ring Spins, Connects, and Separates, Making Ideal Stress Toys and Sensory Toys. Fidget Magnets Make Ideal Stocking Stuffers. • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
AUSTOR 20 Pieces Fidget Toys Relieve Stress Increase Focus Sensory Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Adults and Children with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fidget Toys and Sensory Toys by BUNMO - Textured Stretchy Strings and Super Sensory Fidget Toys. Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids. Ideal Stocking Stuffers & Stocking Stuffers for Teens - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
GFTHOGOD Bicycle Chain Toys, Adult 8pcs Fun Plastic Chain Anti-Stress Toys, Bicycle Chain Gadgets, Bracelets, Puzzle Decompression Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - No BPA, Phthalate, Latex - Fidgets Toys / Stress Rings for Children and Adults - by Impresa Products • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
DBlosp Fidget Toy Flippy Chain Stress Anxiety Relief Chain ADHD and ADD, Anxiety Relief Bike Chain Toys for Adults and Teens (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$159.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.62

Total project goal

$237.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$237.48

2 Donors

-$118.74

Donations toward project cost

-$100.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.81

match offer

-$118.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.81

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$0.00

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