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Ms. Emily from Bridgeport, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blooming, Thriving and Growing In OT!

Help me give my students a fantastic year where they can feel safe and regulated. They deserve to have access to materials needed for self regulation, including the bean bag and weighted dog to help achieve their goals!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emily's classroom raised $626

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 Project

These requested materials would absolutely change my student’s school days for this year. They come to school looking to be loved, protected, respected, and taught.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, my goal is to do just that for them.

All of my kids on my caseload have something special and unique. They have charisma, energy, kindness, and warmth.

These items will help them regulate, attain, and achieve.

They crave input, whether it’s movement or requesting proprioceptive input, constantly. These items do just that. The bean bag, the fidgets, the small manipulatives, and weighted stuffed animal dog are all interventions to achieve the students goals and objectives. They love going to the OT room once or twice a week because it’s their time to play, with of course an academic reasoning behind it.

I, and the students, would be so appreciative.

They deserve the world. Their smiles are why I do what I do.

Ms. Emily Barnum 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

75 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Canvas Coloring Fabric - Fun Creatures, 27in - Medium • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Flipside Two-Sided Lined Dry Erase Boards - Pkg of 12 Boards, 9" x 12" • Blick Art Materials $37.07 1 $37.07
meowtastic Black & White Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 22 Inch 4.5 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Big Stuffed Dog Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (22" 4.5 lbs) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $28.01 1 $28.01
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Montessori Stacking Fine Motor Skills Toys, 65PCS Math Manipulatives Learning Resources Toys • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs in 6 Bright Colors & Scents | Kids Party Favors | Classroom Prizes | Summer Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
hand2mind Transparent Magnetic Chips Kit with 3 Magnetic Wands, Math Counters for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Counting Manipulatives, Math Manipulatives, Game Tokens, Counters for Kids Math (150 Chips) • Amazon Business $19.13 1 $19.13
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
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 $14.39 1 $14.39
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
24PCS Mini Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys, Dinosour Sea Animals Sensory Squeeze Ball Toys to Relax Party Favors Birthday Gifts Easter Egg Filler • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
MaxGear Whiteboard Magnets, 36 Pack Strong Refrigerator Magnets, Dry Erase Board Magnets Set, Magnets for Whiteboard, 3 cm Round Colored Magnets for Classroom, Refrigerator, Office, Home (5 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solids, Mini 3D Shapes for Teaching, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary School, Geometric Shapes 3D Shape Blocks for Kids Geometry Math Kindergarten Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Cevioce Sensory Slug Fidget Toys,Mini Fidget Slug Toys for Adults & Kids Party Favors,1Pc Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children,Toddler Toys Age 3+, Easter Basket Stuffer(Green) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$478.31

Vendor shipping charges

$16.53

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.88

Total project goal

$625.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$625.89

1 Donor

-$625.89

Donations toward project cost

-$532.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.88

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$0.00

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