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Ms. Koster from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets and Books

Help me give my students things like sensory fidget toys for a way to move and stay focused in school. Also, help me get them some books that allow them to see themselves.

  • $197 goal

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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 Students

Everything about my students makes them special, though I might be biased because they are my students.

My students are some of the most hardworking kids around they never cease to surprise me.

I work with students who have learning disabilities and are in special education. I work with students learning English as a second or third language, and students who are simply behind their peers and need additional support to help them catch up. All of my students are hardworking and deserve the best classroom I can give them.

My Project

The fidgets in this package will go to students to help them release energy and focus. Due to the safety precautions they are in the same room all day and cannot release energy. These will help them move while remaining safe.

I'm also hoping to expand my class library and include more books with characters that allow my students to see themselves in books.

These books will help them learn about the world but also have characters that look like them. Having these books will be a great addition to our classroom library.

Ms. Koster Middle School 324 Patria Mirabal Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Koster

New York, NY 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set,Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YoYa Toys Liquimo - Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults - 3-Pack - Hourglass Liquid Bubbler/Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy and Stress Management - Cool Desk Décor • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
8 Pieces Fidget Toy Flippy Chain Stress Anxiety Relief Chain for People with ADD, ADHD and Autism, Stainless Steel Bike Chain Toys Silicone Rings • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
This Book Is Gray • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
12 Pack 24 Blocks Magic Snake Cube, Mini Plastic Puzzle Cube, Fidget Toys ,Mini Snake Speed Cubes for Kids Party Bag Filler, Random Colors, Party Supplies • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
I AM...: Positive Affirmations for Brown Boys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
School Is Different This Year And That's OK! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hair Like Mine (1) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Share Your Rainbow: 18 Artists Draw Their Hope for the Future • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Gejoy 6 Pieces Fidget Bean Toy Funny Facial Expressions Soybean Key Ring for Reducing Stress and Anxiety • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$135.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.51

Total project goal

$196.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$196.71

2 Donors

-$196.71

Donations toward project cost

-$167.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.51

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$0.00

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