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Mr. Herrera from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Our Hands and Feet

Help me give my students different fidget toys to keep them calm and learning.

  • $444 goal

This project expired on July 8, 2024.

This project expired on July 8, 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 always ready to learn, but some get distracted by objects on their table.

They should have things in their hands that help them keep calm and focus.

Having toys that are designed for kids to use and fidget with, will allow them to still have something in their hand, but not too distracting.

Some students are stressed or just need to hold something; these items will help them focus, and destress as they learn in class. I want them to continue learning, without having to look in their desk for items that are too distracting and make them lose focus.

Mr. Herrera Nevin Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boreeman Upgraded Folding Stool Lightweight Yet More Sturdy with Load Capacity 400lbs Portable Collapsible Stool Retractable Stool for Camping Fishing Hiking BBQ (Blue) • Amazon Business $23.98 5 $119.90
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 24-Pack - Kickbands ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (RGB) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
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 $5.99 4 $23.96

Materials cost

$313.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.57

Total project goal

$443.80

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