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Ms. McKenzie from Tabor City, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Did It!

Help me give my students a fun and memorable end of the year experience for all their hard work. My special needs students are so loving, have big hearts, and want to be valued.

  • $259 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

I teach Special Needs children in a low-socioeconomic town. My students face many challenges each day with their disabilities. This project is designed to recognize the students for all their accomplishments, in educational work as well as using Lifelong skills within the classroom. Pop It fidget toys and bubbles can be beneficial for my autistic students by providing sensory engagement, a calming effect, and improved focus. The repetitive popping action helps with restless energy and reduce anxiety.

Students live close to the beach and sunglasses, sand bucket, and bubbles are a few items they can enjoy, as motivational treats for their hard work, at the end of the school year.

Special needs children often require specific motivational strategies to succeed in various aspects of their lives, including academics, social interactions, and daily living skills. These strategies should be tailored to the individual child's needs and interests. My goal for the project is provide the students with a happy, fun, end of the year party.

Ms. McKenzie Tabor City School 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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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

7 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Kids Sunglasses Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12 80s Style Neon Sunglasses with UV400 Protection Goodie Bag Stuffers Pool Party Favors Decorations end of Year Student Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sand Buckets and Shovels Beach Buckets and Shovels Set for Kids Plastic Bucket Beach Pail with 100 Plastic Straws for Summer Holiday Party Beach Birthday Party Favors (10 Sets) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24 Pcs Glow Sticks Party Favors for Kids,Light Up Tubes Fidget Toys,Glow in The Dark Party Supplies Camping Toys, LED Bracelet Necklace Goodie Bag Stuffers Birthday Return Gifts • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pop Fidget Toys Ball Its Pop Toy 9 PCS Party Favors Easter Basket Stuffers Pop Ball It Bulk 3D Squeeze Toys Balls Fidget Toy Sensory Toys Stress Balls Fidgets Packs Kids Toys Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Color Changing Cups with Lids and Straws 10Pcs 12oz Plastic Cups with Lids and Straws for Iced Coffee Smoothie Color Changing Tumblers with Lids and Straws Kids Cups Reusable Leak Proof Party Cups • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
Tic Tac Toe - (Pack of 36) Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game for Kids - for Birthday Party Favors, Goody Bag Fillers, End of Year Gifts for Students (Blue, Purple, Red) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Galaxy Slime Kit for Girls Boys, 36 Pack Mini Slime Party Favors for Kids, Pretty Stretchy & Non-Sticky Slime Pack, Valentine Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
40PCS Student of Award Certificates End of School Year Recognition Achievement with Stickers 8.5” X 11” Graduation Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
TOY Life Bubble, Bubbles Kids, Bubble Wands, Mini Bubbles Party Favors, Bubbles for Toddlers 1-3, Bubbles Bulk, Burbujas para Niños, Kids Bubbles, Mini Bubble Wands, Bubble Wands Bulk, Bubble Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hayes Recognition Certificates, 11 x 8-1/2 inches, Paper, Pack of 30 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $9.37 1 $9.37
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Kids Party Favors 24PCS Pop Fidget Bracelets It Fidget Toy Pack Fidgets for Classroom Prizes End of Year Student Gifts Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Sensory Toys for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
JOYIN 4-Pack 20" Beach Balls - Large Rainbow Beach Ball Inflatable Pool Toys for Party Supplies Decorations, Adults Kids Birthday Luau Summer Beach Water Games Beachball Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
24 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12 4-8 Mini Soccer Ball Fidget Spinners Bulk, Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Goodie Bag Stuffers, Soccer Fidget Toys for Kids Classroom Prize Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$173.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.94

Sales tax

 $13.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.83

Total project goal

$258.87

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