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Ms. Cicchinelli from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus and Thrive

Help me give my students tactile tools to fidget with to help us calm our minds, reduce anxiety, and stay focused during lessons.

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We are a wonderful group of 4th graders who are eager to learn, but sometimes we need a little extra help staying focused and engaged in class. Many of us find that having a small, tactile tool to fidget with can help us calm our minds, reduce anxiety, and stay focused during lessons.

Our classroom is in need of fidget toys that will support our learning and emotional well-being.

With your donation, you’ll help create a more inclusive environment where every student can stay focused and thrive. These fidget toys will not only help us concentrate but also encourage self-regulation and emotional control.

In our classroom, we have students with different needs, and we believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed. For some of us, focusing for long periods can be difficult, and fidget toys are a proven tool that helps students stay calm, focused, and productive.

Having access to fidget toys will allow us to manage our emotions and stay on task without disrupting the learning environment. Whether it’s helping us stay calm during a challenging math lesson or focus during a long reading block, these tools will be an essential part of our classroom toolkit.

Ms. Cicchinelli Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
XEZROX WEAR 1.0 Supar Tacky Grip Football Gloves - Youth & Adult Sizes, Peak Performance (Black, Youth Large) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $24.65 1 $24.65
Nbguigdstr 32 Pcs Handheld Water Ring Games Party Favors, School Classroom Prizes,Treasure Box Toys,Pinata Goodie Bags Stuffers,Return Gifts for Kids Birthday Bulk • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Blackma Quick Push Game Fidget Toys for Kids, Handheld Puzzle Game Sensory Toys, Fast Push Bubble Game, Xmas Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls (Astronaut - Blue) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Blackma Quick Push Game Fidget Toys for Kids, Handheld Puzzle Game Sensory Toys, Fast Push Bubble Game, Xmas Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls (Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Blackma Fast Push Game Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Fast Push Bubble Game, Handheld Puzzle Game Sensory Toys with LED Screen, Quick Push Light Up Game Gifts for 3-12 Year Old Girls Boys (Astronaut) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$117.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.36

Total project goal

$175.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.72

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 $175.72

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