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Mrs. Howard from Summerville, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgety Fun for 4K

Help me give my students sensory fidget toys to build focus, dexterity and relieve stress!

  • $239 goal

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My Project

We are beginning a new school year and starting 4K is a Big Deal! I am so excited to meet my new preschoolers! I love their creativity and eagerness for learning! Most of my students come from low income households. I know they will have had limited exposure to educational experiences prior to starting school. I know they will be curious, wiggly and excited about meeting new friends. I also know that they will be apprehensive about spending a whole day with strangers in a new environment!

Sensory fidget toys will provide my students experiences to develop focus, fine motor skills, and help reduce stress and anxiety.

I want to provide my preschoolers with fun fidget trays and activities that they can use throughout the school day. Sensory toys such as squishies, pop tubes, play foam and kinetic sand provide young children with experiences to develop the small muscles in their hands and wrists. Many of my students will need to strengthen these muscles to help them manipulate writing tools and scissors. Colorful and engaging fidget toys are tools that help young children learn to concentrate on a task for an extended period of time.

Starting school for the first time is a stressful experience. Young children often do not have the coping mechanisms to deal with their emotions. Toys that pop, squish and bubble provide the physical movement and sensory stimulation needed to help them self soothe. These fidget toys and activities will provide me with tools in my teacher toolbox to help my students acclimate to a new school environment and to help them become happy, successful learners. Thank you for considering donating to my project!

Mrs. Howard Flowertown Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pack Push Bubble Sensory Pop Toys Bulk, Kids Adults Poppers Pops Popet Animal Set Toy, Stress Anxiety Relief Party Favor It Classroom Prize Stuffers Birthday Gift Rainbow • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Educational Insights Playfoam Vault 32 Playfoam Bricks: Non-Toxic, Sensory, Shaping Fun, Arts & Crafts For Kids, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $22.45 1 $22.45
XINBAOHONG Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults 4-Pack，Calming Stress Relief Fidget Toys for ADHD Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
OleOletOy Sensory Toy for Kids and Toddlers, 4 Fidget Pack for Adults, Bean Bags with Water Beads, Desk and Preschool Toys for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Blue, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
ORWINE Squishies 28pcs Mochi Squishys Toys 2nd Generation Party Favors for Kids Birthday Gift for Girl Boy Glitter Mini Squishy Mochi Animal Squishies Stress Relief Toy Xmas Gift for Kid Adult, Random • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn 4-Pack, Learn Letters, Numbers, Counting & Shapes, Game for Boys & Girls, Fidget & Sensory Toy, Ages 3+, Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $11.26 1 $11.26
Pop Fidget Toy Popper Ball It 6 PCS, 3D Squeeze Pop Ball It Fidget Toys Food Grade Silicone Sensory Toys Stress Balls for Kids Toddlers Adults Over 3 Months • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Wacky Tracks Sensory Fidget Toys Snap and Click Fidget Cube Puzzles Bulk Set of 6 by Neliblu- ADHD, Autism, Stress Relief Therapy - Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids, Keeps Fingers Busy and Minds Focused • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Pop Tubes, 14Pack Pop Tube Fidget Toys for Kids and Sensory Toys for Children and Aldult, Fidget Tubes for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Learning Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$158.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.71

Total project goal

$238.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.09

2 Donors

-$136.42

Donations toward project cost

-$134.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

match offer

-$79.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.31

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 $0.00

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