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Mx. Merrell from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Classroom Become Calmer!

Help me give my students and me organization and calm in our new classroom!

  • $202 goal

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My Project

Students in my classes and after-school club love using fidget toys and other resources to calm down/take breaks, like kinetic sand and coloring books, but the toys break faster and faster!

Help us create a calmer environment by donating to this project, which will benefit all the students in my classes.

These items will help students increase their focus in class, regulate their emotions, and keep track of time. They will also help students take ownership over the space, as they will be able to help as fidget manager, timekeeper, and calm corner supervisor.

Mx. Merrell Kenwood Academy Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

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

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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Strips - Classroom Pack 30 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Lakeshore Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
Kinetic Sensory Sand - 2.2-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box 18 Pieces (TCR20361) • Staples $19.34 1 $19.34
ArtBin Twisterz Interlocking Storage Container - 1.4 oz, Small/Short, Pkg of 3 • Blick Art Materials $4.71 2 $9.42
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $1.77 3 $5.31
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 2 $4.28

Materials cost

$124.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.20

Total project goal

$201.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.34

2 Donors

-$174.87

Donations toward project cost

-$171.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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