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Ms. St. Clair from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Like To Move It, Move It!

My students need sensory and fidget toys to help keep them on task.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. St. Clair's classroom raised $489

This project is fully funded

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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 come from a high poverty area. They have many obstacles to overcome before they even get to school. Many are ESL newcomers who are adjusting to a new environment. Some are home alone while their parents are working. They may be living with grandparents or in foster care because of situations they have no control over. Several are ADD, ADHD, or Autistic.

Incredibly, they mostly come with a heart full of love and a desire to learn.

My partner teacher and I have a variety of ability levels in our classroom.

My Project

Do you remember what it's like to be 10? Ten year old kids need to move around. Sitting in a classroom can be difficult for anyone, but especially so for kids with ADD, ADHD, or Autism.

Opportunities to wiggle and fidget can determine the difference between success and failure.

My students are taught to self-monitor and use whatever helps them feel comfortable and focused in our classroom. Spinners, fidget cubes, and other sensory items help kids stay focused while getting the wiggles out.

Light filters create a sense of calm for kids who often feel stressed and anxious in the classroom. While they seem like small things, the impact can be huge.

Ms. St. Clair Hicks 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.

Houston, TX 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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Tranquil Blue), Set of 4 • Amazon Business $25.42 5 $127.10
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Chartreuse Polka Dot • Amazon Business $38.22 2 $76.44
Gogomy - The fidget cube toy - Mini cube with key ring hole for Anxiety Stress Relief Attention Focus • Amazon Business $12.85 4 $51.40
3 Piece Stress Relief Toys - Therapy Putty, Liquid Motion Bubbler, Knobby Ball; Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $12.25 2 $24.50
Spiky Sensory Ring Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
FIDGET TOYS BPA-FREE (Package of 8) by KeepCalm - Anti-Stress, Anxiety for Adults and Children - Soothing Marble Fidgets Help With ADHD and Autism - Helps Relieve Stress and Increase Focus • Amazon Business $9.77 2 $19.54
Focus Spinner - (4 Colors) Fidget Toy For Anxiety Stress Relief Attention Focus For Children / Adult Gift ADHD (Black) • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
Toysmith Liquid Motion Bubbler (Various Colors) • Amazon Business $6.07 2 $12.14

Materials cost

$379.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.33

Total project goal

$488.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$488.86

2 Donors

-$344.43

Donations toward project cost

-$292.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.66

match offer

-$144.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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