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Mrs. Maye from Trenton, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Warming Caring Library With Weighted Stuffed Animals

Help me give my students positive learning environment where students feel cared for, both emotionally and academically.

  • $425 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Help Mrs. Maye

Mrs. Maye has another project! Donate to Voices of Resilience: Graphic Novels That Bridge Cultures to help her classroom.

$608 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 high school students face a lot of academic and social pressures, and having weighted stuffed animals in the library can offer emotional comfort. In addition, my students walk to school in the dark through dangerous neighborhoods. The pressure of exams, deadlines, and social situations can often lead to stress and anxiety.

When students are more relaxed and comfortable, they are better able to focus, retain information, and enjoy their time in the library.

By adding weighted stuffed animals will foster a positive learning environment where students feel cared for, both emotionally and academically. While reading a book or working on an assignment for class, students can either have the animal in the lab or nearby and be able to pet them. This can foster a positive learning environment where students feel cared for, both emotionally and academically.

The gentle pressure of weighted stuffed animals can be particularly helpful for students with sensory processing issues, ADHD, or other neurological conditions. Additionally, the warmth of a stuffed animal can provide a soothing, tactile experience that makes students feel physically grounded and more connected to the space around them.

Mrs. Maye Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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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Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than half of 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

900 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Elephant Stuffed Animal 4.5 lbs - 38" Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs - Premium Weighted Plushies, Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety & Stress Relief - Hathi Elephant • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids and Teens 4.5 lbs - 38" Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs Weighted Plushies - Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety and Stress Relief - Marshmallow Sloth • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults and Kids 4.5 lbs - 38" Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs Weighted Plushies - Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety and Stress Relief - Kigi Sloth • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90
YESGIRL 26.4 inch 5 lbs Cat Weighted Stuffed Animals, Large Weighted Plush Animal, Cute Plush Toy Pillow, Soft Kawaii Plushie Gifts for Adults, Kids, Boys and Girls (Weighted Cat Brown) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
uoozii 24" | 5 Pounds Grey Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwave Heating Pad Inside, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Stress & Period Pain Relief • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Weighted Stuffed Animals Teddy Bear | Gives Real Comforting Hug | Weighted Plush Easter Stuffed Animal | So Soft + Beautiful Knit Sensory Accents | Hugging Stuffed Animal | Mosey Bear! • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
1i4 Group Warm Pals - Lion - Cozy Lavender Scented Plush Toys - Stuffed Animal - Coolable Bedtime Comfort Plushie • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
VIAHART Gretchen The German Shepherd - 15 Inch Stuffed Animal Plush - by TigerHart Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KOPHINYE Panda Weighted Stuffed Animals, 17" 1.8LB Weighted Panda Stuffed Animals for Kids, Cute Panda Plush Gifts for Girls and Boys Christmas, Birthday, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
DILLY DUDU 20CM Large Hedgehog Stuffed Animal,Plush Toy,Soft Toy Gift Children Girlfriend(8 inches) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$326.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.72

Total project goal

$424.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$424.79

3 Donors

-$211.74

Donations toward project cost

-$181.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.64

match offer

-$211.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.32

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$0.00

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