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Ms. Marva from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I'm Okay! I'm Not Okay

Help me give my students fun and soothing fidgety things to help them to be "Okay."

  • 9 donors
  • $99 still needed

expires Jun 12

  • 9 donors
  • $99 still needed
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My Project

As an Instructional Coach, I support teachers with strategies of classroom management. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders encounter many challenges in a typical school day; specifically processing the external world and learning how to manage their feelings.

I want to support students in classrooms who need help feeling "okay" to carry on with their very full academic school day.

Sensory toys are great tools for giving students a way to channel their energy and feelings using things that are soothing, fun and most importantly a more appropriate distraction from various environmental stimuli. We also would like a Bluetooth Speaker to listen to music.

Help me create a soothing comforting environment students can visit when they simply need a "break" to help then be "okay" again. A place where they can hear calming music, doodle with markers, and keep their little hands and minds busy while they relax and regroup.

Ms. Marva PS 77K 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.

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Brooklyn, 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker Black • Music & Arts $119.00 1 $119.00
Gokeey Transformable Fidget Spinners 8 Pcs for Kids and Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toys for Boys and Girls Fingertip Gyros for ADHD Autism for Kids (Fingertoy-8pc) • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
POSCA Markers - Classic Colors - Medium Tip - Set of 16 • Nasco $52.00 1 $52.00
Moving Sand Art Picture - 3D Quicksand Painting Decor - Round Glass 3D Deep Sea Sandscape - Relaxing Home Decoration Desk Toys for Home Office Desk Mantle Bookshelf- (Green, 12 in) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Ohuhu Markers, 48-color Art Marker Set for Architectural Design - Landscape Double Tipped Alcohol Markers - Chisel & Fine Alcohol-based Drawing Marker for Artists Students' Art Class Adults Coloring • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
ArtCreativity 3D Pin Art Toy (Pack of 2) - Large 5x7 & Small 3.5x5 Sensory Boards for Kids & Adults - Autism-Friendly, Durable, Creative Gift Idea • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys - 6 Pack Liquid Bubble Timer, Liquid timers for Kids Sensory, Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Adults, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
A Little SPOT 101 Get to Know Me Conversation Cards for Kids-Build Connections, Perfect Conversation Starters, Take Anywhere • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Speks Crags Ferrite Putty, 150+ Ferrite Stones in a Tin, Fidget Toy for Adults & Teens 14+, Desk Toy for Office, Christmas Gift, Holiday Stocking Stuffer, Stress Relief Present | Serenity, Small • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$411.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.98

Total project goal

$526.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $526.56

3 Donors

-$428.00

Donations toward project cost

-$363.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.20

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 $98.56

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