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Ms. Vergara from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Focus: Fidget Tools for Our Special Education Classroom

Help me give my students fidgets to enhance their classroom attention with an array of choices for their comfort level.

  • $273 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 Project

Dear Donors,

I am thrilled to present an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our special education students.

Many of the children in our classroom struggle with attention and self-regulation and may find it hard to concentrate during lessons. With your support, we can provide them with essential fidget tools that can help enhance their focus, reduce anxiety, and promote a more productive learning environment.

Our classroom includes students with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges. Each child has unique ways of learning and engaging with the world around them, and fidget tools can play a vital role in supporting their educational experience. Fidget tools will allow students to keep their hands busy, helping them to stay seated and engaged during instruction. Many students find comfort in fidgeting, which can help them manage anxiety and feelings of overwhelm in a busy classroom setting.

By integrating these tools into our classroom routine, we will create a more inclusive environment that meets the needs of all learners.

Providing our students with these tools, you will help them gain confidence in their ability to learn and participate in the classroom. Your support will empower our special education students to thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Thank you for considering my project. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student has the tools to succeed!

Sincerely,

Raquel Vergara

SECA

Ms. Vergara Monarcas Academy Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

5 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncyband Flick Sticks, 2 x 1 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 10 • School Specialty $14.99 4 $59.96
Mesh and Marble Fidget Toy Set - 10 Pcs Marble Fidgets for Kids - Fidget Marble Mesh Fidget Toy - Marble Sensory Toy - Silent Fidget Toys for Anxiety • Amazon Business $9.97 5 $49.85
Wikki Stix Early Learning Trio, Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes for Easy, Fun Preschool Learning, Made in The USA • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$192.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.87

Total project goal

$272.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $272.49

2 Donors

-$136.23

Donations toward project cost

-$115.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.43

Matching donations from our partners

-$136.26

Match offers toward project cost

-$115.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.44

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