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Ms. Sutton from Minneapolis, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm and Focus Tools

Help me give my students items like fidget cubes and spinners for tools to support sensory regulation in the classroom.

  • $1,162 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am asking for a variety of sensory regulation tools in order to help students in special education at our school. These tools can be expensive and difficult for teachers and families to acquire for their students. If this project is funded, our special education team will be able to better support students' needs academically, mentally, and socially.

Access to fidgets and other sensory regulation tools is crucial for students with special needs.

These tools can significantly enhance the learning experience. For many students with special needs maintaining focus and managing sensory input can be challenging. Fidgets, which include items like stress balls or fidget spinners, provide a constructive outlet for excess energy and can help students concentrate better in the classroom. By channeling their restless energy into these tools, they can better engage with lessons and absorb information, ultimately leading to improved academic performance.

Sensory regulation tools can also play a pivotal role in promoting emotional well-being and reducing anxiety in students with special needs. Many of these students may be more sensitive to sensory stimuli, which can lead to heightened stress levels. Having access to tools like weighted blankets or noise-canceling headphones can help create a more calming and comfortable learning environment. These tools empower students to self-regulate their sensory experiences, enabling them to manage stress and anxiety effectively, which, in turn, fosters a positive and conducive atmosphere for learning.

Providing students with special needs access to fidgets and sensory regulation tools fosters inclusivity and empathy among their peers. When classmates see these tools being used without judgment or stigma, it promotes understanding and acceptance of differences. This inclusivity not only benefits students with special needs but also enriches the overall school community, teaching valuable life lessons about diversity and the importance of accommodating individual needs.

Ms. Sutton
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Portable Weighted 5 lb Dual Texture Sensory Lap Pad for Kids – for School, Home and on The Go (21x19”) • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
6 Pack Fidget Cube Fidget Toy, Fidget Cubes Bulk for Kids,Release Stress Cube Relaxing Hand-Held for Adults,Magic Release Stress Cube and Anxiety Relief Toys • Amazon Business $20.61 5 $103.05
30 Pcs Fidget Pad Mini Fidget Controller Handheld Game Controller Fidget Toy 8 Fidget Functions Fidget Clicker Classic Controller Game Pad for Adult Teens Anxiety and Stress Relief (Simple Style) • Amazon Business $37.98 2 $75.96
30 Fidget Spinners Toys, Party Favors Gifts for Kid,Pop Fidget Spinner Pack Bulk, Little Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, Classroom Prizes for Girls Boys Students • Amazon Business $32.98 2 $65.96
9 Pcs Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids Adjustable Hearing Protection Soft Kids Noise Earmuffs Baby Ear Protection Sensory Headphones for Autism Toddler Children 27NRR • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
SCIONE 24 Pack Party Favor Fidget Toys for Kids - Fidget Gyroscope Toys, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes Birthday Return Gifts for Boys Girls Teens ADHD Autism Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
24Pack-Stress Balls Set,Mini Stress Balls Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults,Squishy Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax and Focus,Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
20PCS Quiet Fidget Toys for Party Favors, Brain Imagination Tools for Classroom Prizes, Twist Chain Stress Relief Sensory Toys for Goodie Bag Stuffers, Christmas Valentine Gifts for Kids Student • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
SCIONE 24 Pack Fidget Spinner Toy, Finger Spinner Fidget Pack-Anxiety Toys Stress Relief Reducer-Party Favors for Kids/Adults Birthday Gift,Goodie Bag Stuffer,Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
12 Pack Squeeze Toy Set，6 Fidget Peapods，2 Fidget Peanuts，2 Squeeze Caterpillars and 2 Squeeze Dinosaurs. Funny Facial Expressions Squeeze Fidget Toy. • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
48 Pcs Infinity Cube Sensory Fidget Toy Handheld Infinite Cube Flipping Hand Cube Desk Cube Gadget Gift Portable Fidget Blocks for Teen Adult Anxiety Stress Relief Valentine's Day (Starry Sky Style) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Studico Zip-Zip Hooray Fidget Bracelets for Kids, Multi-Colored Sensory Toys, Perfect for Kid's Party Favors, 24-Count • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Honoson 100 Pack Sensory Fidget Snake Cube Twist 24 Blocks Mini Puzzle Toys Party Favor for Kids Speed Cubes Toys for Adults Teens Party Bag Fillers Classroom Prizes Birthday Gifts, 4 Random Colors • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
80 Packs Wacky Tracks Fidget 24 Links Toys Finger Sensory Snake Toys Bike Track Chain Toy Chain Fidget Toys Bulk Fidget Toys Snake for Kid Adult Stress Relief Party Classroom Home Travel Multi Color • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Adult Coloring Book Bundle with 10 Deluxe Coloring Books for Adults and Teens (Over 250 Stress Relieving Patterns). • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
100Pcs Random Pop Fidget Toys Its Party Favors,Mini Pop Keychain It Fidget Toy Bulk Stress Toys Classroom Prizes Pop Fidget Keychain Stocking Stuffers Birthday Carnival Treasure Reliever Anti-Anxiety • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Meooeck 80 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include Bike Chain Fidget Toy Flippy Chains Marble Fidget Toy Soothing Marble Fidgets Stress Anxiety Relief for Teens Adults ADHD Autism Finger Toys, 5 Colors (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazing Dogs: Adult Coloring Book (Stress Relieving Creative Fun Drawings to Calm Down, Reduce Anxiety & Relax.) • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
The Reverse Coloring Book(tm): The Book Has the Colors, You Draw the Lines • Amazon Business $10.44 1 $10.44
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Tiny Cats Coloring Book: A Colorful Journey Into The Magical World with Cute Little Cats for Stress Relief & Relaxation • Amazon Business $5.60 1 $5.60

Materials cost

$943.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$987.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.28

Total project goal

$1,161.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,161.88

16 Donors

-$1,103.06

Donations toward project cost

-$945.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$157.96

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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