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Ms. Cushing from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidget Toys to Support Students

Help me give my students a variety of fidget toys to help regulate their stress and find a healthy alternative to cell phones in class.

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My Project

My students are some of the most amazing artistic kids in Los Angeles. It is always a challenge for them to learn chemistry, but I strive to make the class fun, engaging and achievable.

I find that some students have high levels of stress when learning a new subject such as chemistry and my goal with the requested fidget toys is to give them sensory support to help them manage that stress in a healthy way.

With these fidget toys available in class, I imagine a classroom where students would be free to borrow them on an as needed basis, taking the time to think about what they need in that moment. This will allow many of my students to alleviate their stress without having to leave the classroom and miss out on valuable instruction. Thank you so much for considering supporting me and my students.

Ms. Cushing Cortines School - Vpa Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 3 $126.00
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 2 $104.00
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (B-1) • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Slow Rise Sensory Stress Ball 8 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Fidget Toys for Kids Adults, Gifts Christmas with Nice Box, Stocking Stuffer for Kids (Slow Rise) • Amazon Business $15.16 4 $60.64
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 4 $48.00
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 $4.99 8 $39.92
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 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$581.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.83

Total project goal

$792.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $792.20

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 $792.20

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