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Mrs. Gerst from Sarasota, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Tranquility

Help me give my students weighted blankets for sensory support and emotional regulation.

  • $421 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 Project

Unlocking the potential for early childhood development is a shared responsibility that we invite you to be a part of. Your support in providing weighted blankets for our pre-K students will make a profound impact on their emotional well-being and overall learning experience. These blankets are not just cozy additions; they are therapeutic tools that have been proven to soothe and calm, creating an environment conducive to focused learning. By donating, you are directly contributing to the creation of a safe-haven where our youngest learners can find comfort during nap time and navigate the complex landscape of their emotions.

Your generosity will empower us to invest in the mental health and educational success of these budding minds.

Join us in fostering a nurturing environment that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and emotional resilience. Your contribution, no matter the size, has the power to make a lasting difference in the lives of these young learners.

Mrs. Gerst Tuttle Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Sarasota, FL View local requests

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

10 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Topcee Weighted Blanket for Kids(3lbs 36"x48") Toddler Heavy Blanket,Kids Weighted Blanket Cooling Blanket for Sleeping Perfect for 20-40 lbs,Throw Size Breathable Blanket with Premium Glass Bead • Amazon Business $32.29 5 $161.45
Topcee Weighted Blanket for Kids(3lbs 36"x48") Toddler Heavy Blanket,Kids Weighted Blanket Cooling Blanket for Sleeping Perfect for 20-40 lbs,Throw Size Breathable Blanket with Premium Glass Bead • Amazon Business $32.29 5 $161.45

Materials cost

$322.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.13

Total project goal

$420.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $420.87

1 Donor

-$198.75

Donations toward project cost

-$178.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.88

match offer

-$210.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.69

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 $0.00

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