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Mrs. Minor-White from Newport News, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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C.A.L.M Coping with ADHD & Learning to Maintain It

Help me give my students the tools to cope with ADHD & Anxiety

  • $629 goal

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My Project

Working with Mildly Intellectually Disabled (MID) students can be challenging for the teacher and peers but mainly the student suffering with it the disability. Many of my students stay in the same classroom the majority of the day which can cause anxiety, lack of focus and unbecoming behaviors. This project will help alleviate a lot of these disabilities, such as bands around the bottom of their chairs to kick to help with excessive energy without disrupting the class or chair balls for those who find it helpful to move around to focus, sensory fidget bracelets or toys for calming and stress relief. There will also be activities such as board games and floor puzzles that will promote social skills, group play and team building. There will also be activities that will promote coping and self regulating skills such coloring, legos and kinetic sand to name a few. All of these skills will help with lowering negative behaviors and periods of meltdowns due to long periods of instruction in one classroom.

Mrs. Minor-White Denbigh High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Minor-White

Newport News, VA 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

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids 4 Pack | Alternative Classroom Seating Ball • Amazon Business $74.98 1 $74.98
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $71.98 1 $71.98
LEGO Classic Medium Brick Box - 10696 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Sandyland with 2lbs of Kinetic Sand, Portable Playset with 15+ Tools, Made with Natural Sand, Includes Scented and Colored Kinetic Sand, Play Sand Sensory Toys for Kids Aged 3 and Up • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
IRIS USA 5.9 Qt Plastic Stackable Storage Container Bin with Latching Lid, 20 Pack - Clear, Nestable Box Tote Closet Organization Toys School Art Supplies Shoe Shoebox • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Hasbro Jenga • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game (balancing puzzle board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Adults, 18 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Toy Bulk, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down Squishy Sensory Items for Autistic Autism ADHD, Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Pop Up Game, Customize The Tray for Over 250 Combinations, Kids Games, Games for 1+ Players • Amazon Business $18.75 1 $18.75
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
24 Pcs Chair Bands for Kids Colorful ADHD Tools for Kids Fidget Band Chair Rubber Band Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands for Kids Chairs Students ADHD Sensory (Vivid Colors,Mixed Sizes) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Lakeshore All Four Seasons Floor Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Liquid Timer - Sensory Toy for Relaxation, Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer with Floating Color Lava Lamp, 3-Pack Incredibly Effective Calming Stress Relief Hourglass Toy for Kids & Adults, Autism & ADHD • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Giant Uno Giant Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Classic Operation Game • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
(51 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Popits Fidgets Set for Classroom Rewards, Sensory Toys Autism Autistic ADHD Children, Bulk Fidget Set with Pop it Fidget Spinners Figet Cubes Fidget Rings and More • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures Board Game for Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive), Red • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4, Strategy Board Game, Kids Easter Gifts or Basket Stuffers, Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Pop Fidget Toys Its Party Favors Kids Toys for Girls&Boys, 24 PCS Pop Bracelet It Fidgets Packs Toddler Toys Party Supplies , Easter Basket Stuffers Stress Sensory Toys Pop Girls&Boys Toys • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.07 1 $6.07

Materials cost

$488.75

Vendor shipping charges

$8.23

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$534.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.29

Total project goal

$628.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$628.60

2 Donors

-$628.60

Donations toward project cost

-$534.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.29

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