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Mrs. Donegan from Shelbyville TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zen-Like Learning Environment

Help me give my students sensory stuffed animals and shelving to aid in emotional support and create a zen-like climate and learning environment.

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Many of our younger students need flexible seating pads, fidgets, sensory timers, and weighted items to feel comfortable and safe in the classroom. Sometimes our students need a little something extra to calm and soothe themselves to be ready to learn. The items I am requesting will do just that.

Weighted stuffed animals give our students the sensory input they are searching for in order to feel calm.

This year I am trying to add to my stock so that all kids can get what they need. Thank you for helping us achieve a calming environment to learn!!

Mrs. Donegan
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AWTATOS Cube Storage Organizer, 16 Cube Closet Organizer, Stackable Storage Cube Shelves, DIY Portable Closet Clothes Organizer Shelving for Bedroom, Closet, Wardrobe, Bathroom, Black • Amazon Business $45.98 3 $137.94
KOPHINYE Cow Weighted Stuffed Animals, 25inch Cute Weighted Plush Cow Stuffed Animals, Cow Plush Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids, Cow Plushie Hug Pillow for Kids,Women,Birthday Christmas • Amazon Business $31.59 2 $63.18
Roaqua 8 Packs Mini Stuffed Turtle Plush Animal Party Favors for Classroom Prize Kids Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
4 FIDGET Toy Friends - 11.8" Plush Axolotl Stuffed Animals (assorted colors; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $56.00 1 $56.00
uoozii 20" | 4 Pounds Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
MEAVIA Sensory Octopus Plush Toy, Fidget Plush for Special Needs and Sensory Fun, FEELix Collection • Amazon Business $34.29 1 $34.29
Niuniu Daddy Polar Bear Weighted Stuffed Animals, 20in 3.3lb Large White Bear Plush Toy Pillow with Fluffy Fur for Kids Adults Plush Animal for Vanlentine Gift • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
uoozii 24" | 5 Pounds Grey Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwave Heating Pad Inside, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Niuniu Daddy Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety, 3.3lbs Weighted Cat Plush Animal Toy for Kids Adults Toddler Teens, 20” Large White Kitty Plushies Weighted Pillow for Anxiety Gift for Valentine • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Niuniu Daddy Axolotl Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety, 2.8lb Large Blue Axolotl Weighted Plush Toy Pillow with Glowing Ears, Kawaii Axolotl Plushies for Kids Adults Gifts for Holidays • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
KOPHINYE Wolf Plush Weighted Stuffed Animals, 17" 1.4lbs Wolf Stuffed Animal Cool Weighted Wolf Plush for Kids, Soft Gray Wolf Plush for Kids, Boys and Girls Birthday • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Cats vs Pickles - Jumbo - AvoCatO - 8" Super Soft and Squishy Bean-Filled Weighted Stuffed Animals - Great for Kids, Boys, & Girls - Collect as Desk Pets, Fidget Toys, or Sensory Toys. (V1066) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
uoozii 16" | 3 Pounds Grey Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KOPHINYE Red Panda Weighted Stuffed Animal, 17" 2.4lbs Red Panda Plush Weighted Plush for Kids, Weighted Red Panda Huggable Pillow for Boys and Girls, Birthday, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
KOPHINYE 1.3lbs Weighted Elephant Stuffed Animal, 17inch Pink Elephant Weighted Stuffed Animal Soft Pink Stuffed Elephant Plush Hug Pillow for Kids, Boys and Girls, Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
GUND Pusheen The Cat Classic Pose Plush, Valentine’s Plushie, Kawaii Plush Cat Stuffed Animal for Ages 8 and Up, Gray, 12” • Amazon Business $18.16 1 $18.16
KOPHINYE Weighted Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, 21" 1.4lbs Dinosaur Plush Soft Green Triceratops Plush, Cute Weighted Stuffed Dino Plush Pillow for Kids, Boys and Girls, Birthday Gift, Room Decor • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Cats vs Pickles - Jumbo - Chesire - 8" Super Soft and Squishy Bean-Filled Weighted Stuffed Animals - Great for Kids, Boys, & Girls - Collect as Desk Pets, Fidget Toys, or Sensory Toys. (V1070) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
KOPHINYE Panda Weighted Stuffed Animals, 17" 1.8LB Weighted Panda Stuffed Animals for Kids, Cute Panda Plush Gifts for Girls and Boys Christmas, Birthday, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
KOPHINYE Cow Weighted Stuffed Animal, 21" 2.4lbs Weighted Cow Plush Mushroom Cow Plush, Weighted Plush for Kids, Cute Cow Hug Pillow for Kids, Christmas, Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Cats vs Pickles - Jumbo - Pawberry Twist - 8" Super Soft and Squishy Bean-Filled Weighted Stuffed Animals - Great for Kids, Boys, & Girls - Collect as Desk Pets, Fidget Toys, or Sensory Toys. (V1068) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$701.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$746.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.76

Total project goal

$878.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $878.38

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 $878.38

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