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Mrs. Carr from Grand Island, NE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Our Brains

Help me give my students snacks and calming items to use when they are on breaks.

  • $414 goal

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

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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

My students are the best students that sometimes need a little bit things to get through the school day. They take breaks through out the day to help them be able to go back into class and focus. The snacks help them between meal times to get a little something in their stomachs. These snacks are the snacks they like to eat and always ask for.

When they are on their snack breaks they like to do a sensory break.

They like to do a lot of hands on things that take their brain off of learning for a little bit. They do a lot of building things all the building things I have added are the top chooses in the room. I think they will really like the sand and having new sand will be something they will really be excited about.

When they are in the classroom I have a couple students who can't sit on the carpet because they just move to much. These chairs will be nice for them to sit in and they will be able to focus more since they will be comfortable.

My students are so wonderful and I love being able to help them and reward them with new things. They will be so excited for these snacks and sensory hands on toy. Thank you for helping my students grow.

Mrs. Carr West Lawn Elementary 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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Grand Island, NE 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

15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Tri-Me 3-In-1 Cube Chair, Kids Furniture, Red • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
ECR4Kids Tri-Me 3-In-1 Cube Chair, Kids Furniture, Blue • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
JOYIN Marble Run Premium Set（196 Pcs- Construction Building Blocks Toys, STEM Educational Toy, Building Block Toy(156 Translucent Plastic Pieces+ 40 Glass Marbles) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
OREO Mini Cookies, Mini CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, RITZ Bits Cheese Crackers, Nutter Butter Bites & Wheat Thins Crackers, Nabisco Cookie & Cracker Variety Pack, 50 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.55 2 $25.10
aotipol Building Blocks for Kids Toddlers Including a Baseplate, 101-piece Large Classic Building Bricks Set for Kids of All Ages, Basic STEM Toys Gift, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
48 Piece Suction Cup Toys Construction Set, Silicone Building Blocks DIY Blocks Toys - Sucker Toys are Fun Bath Toys,Sensory Toy for Toddlers 3 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
AGENTLAN Dinosaur Sensory Bin, Dinosaur Dig Sensory Toys with Play Sand for Toddlers Boys and Girls, Kids Toys Gift Sand Box for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AGENTLAN Unicorn Sensory Bin, Unicorn Sensory Toys with Play Sand for Toddlers Boys and Girls, Kids Toys Gift Sand Box for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Great Valentines Day Gifts for Kids, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.08 2 $16.16
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$299.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.07

Total project goal

$413.79

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