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Ms. Cruz-Chica from Jamaica, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus Pocus - Learning Tools For All!

Help me give my students reach for the stars! These tools will help students self regulate, learn what tools works for them, and find comfort in knowing that there is a tool for everyone!

  • $337 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am the lucky Special Education teacher to students in South Jamaica, Queens where the students are caring, empathetic, and hard working. As a school we challenge all children to think critically, collaborate, and take risks while engaged in their learning. We are cultivating innovative leaders of the future - Join us on our journey!

My Project

These learning tools will help ALL students focus more and take ownership of their learning. All of these tools will take some teaching to - Teaching kids to identify what they need to be a successful learner, which tool is best for them, when is the appropriate time to use the tools, and to learn to identify when they no longer need the tool. Research has shown that the use of fidget tools in an academic setting, when used correctly, showed academic improvement, in both general and students with IEP's. I can't wait to see the impact these tools have on my kiddos!

Ms. Cruz-Chica Jamaican Children's School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

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.

More about Ms. Cruz-Chica

Jamaica, NY View local requests

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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
GR117 - Pencil Grips - Pack of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
CA201 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Shoulder Wrap • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AA570 - Fidget Monster • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 4 $39.96
SE731 - Sensory Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
LC529RG - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22 - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
PP508 - Sensory Star Beanbags - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$251.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.41

Total project goal

$336.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $336.07

4 Donors

-$326.52

Donations toward project cost

-$283.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.98

match offer

-$2.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$2.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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