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Ms. Reed from Waynesboro, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Kindness Cart: Building Skills, Spreading Joy

Help me give my students a school store & an opportunity to learn valuable life skills while also spreading kindness! Fidgets, stress relief tools, school essentials like pens, highlighters, and notebooks, and small gifts students can purchase.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Reed's classroom raised $509

This project is fully funded

My Project

Empowering Students with Essentials & Kindness!

The items we’re requesting—fidgets, stress relief tools, and school supplies like pens, highlighters, and notebooks—will make a huge difference in our students’ learning by giving them access to tools that support focus, organization, and emotional well-being.

By running our student-led school store, they’ll gain real-world experience in money management, responsibility, and decision-making, all while having the opportunity to purchase useful items for themselves or as a thoughtful gift for someone else.

Our goal is to create a space where students can develop practical life skills while also fostering a culture of generosity and kindness. What makes our students special is their enthusiasm for learning and their desire to support one another. Many of them face daily challenges, yet they show resilience and a strong sense of community. This project will give them the chance to build confidence, practice important financial and social skills, and experience the joy of giving—all of which will prepare them for a bright future!

Ms. Reed Wenonah Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Waynesboro, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Blue & Purple & Green) • Amazon Business $29.99 5 $149.95
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 2 $46.22
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Highlighter - 100 pack color highlighter, color transparent visible fluorescent pen shell, wide chisel point mark, fluorescent pen, school, office • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
URSKYTOUS 130Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Bulk Mini Animal Food Erasers Toys Fun Cute Eraser for Classroom Rewards, Game Prizes, Treasure Box, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
50 Pack of Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets - Wholesale Folders (50 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Office Supplies And Classroom Supplies, Stocking Stuffers, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $10.28 1 $10.28
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Silent Stress Reducer Ring • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$395.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.21

Total project goal

$508.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$508.05

2 Donors

-$408.05

Donations toward project cost

-$346.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.21

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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