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Mrs. Ragland from Smithfield, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for Focus

My students need a variety of fidgets such as stress balls, theraputic putty and exercise bands to help them stay focused on their work.

  • $571 goal

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My Students

In my classroom, I use many different methods of helping children learn based on their learning styles and sensory needs.

My students have a huge range of sensory needs and preferences.

They are active kids that require different methods to channel their energy to improve their focus on their work. My students need to be focused so that they can do their best. I want to give them access to a variety of options that can help them stay focused and increase their time on task.

My Project

How do fidgets help children focus? Research suggests that physical activity increases ones ability to stay on task. Doing two things at once has been found to help focus the brain on the primary task. If my students have a variety of "fidgets"including such as stress balls, theraputic putty and exercise bands available to them, they stand a better chance of staying on task while completing their assignments. Ball chairs and wobble cushions will also allow children to move their bodies while they work.

With the help of generous donations, my students will have access to a wide variety of tools that will help them move and fidget in an effort to improve their concentration and focus!

I believe the items I have requested will make a huge difference on my students' motivation and performance!

Mrs. Ragland Neuse Charter School Grades 3-5

More about Mrs. Ragland

Smithfield, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

40 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair, Purple • Amazon Business $59.11 2 $118.22
BAND EXERCISE CANDO MEDIUM 50YD GREEN, NO LATEX • School Specialty $70.99 1 $70.99
BALL GEL ABILITATIONS • School Specialty $5.67 6 $34.02
Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump / Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc (Purple) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
PUTTY EASY GLIDE SET OF 4 • School Specialty $29.81 1 $29.81
FOOTREST - THINK-N-ROLL • School Specialty $14.90 4 $59.60
FUN FIDGET! SET OF 5 • School Specialty $27.68 1 $27.68
(Set of 12) Transparent Color Correction Gel Filter / Colored Overlays / Tinted Plastic Film Sheet, Full Page 8½" x 11" • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Writing CLAW- Sample Pack- (2 Smalls- 2 Mediums -2 Large) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95

Materials cost

$396.24

Vendor shipping charges

$22.21

Sales tax

$30.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.64

Total project goal

$570.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$570.94

5 Donors

-$215.47

Donations toward project cost

-$183.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.32

Matching donations from our partners

-$355.47

Match offers toward project cost

-$302.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.32

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$0.00

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