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Mrs. Pederson from Lowell, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Increasing Engagement and Mindfulness in STEM Classes!

Help me give my students fidget toys, mindfulness activities, and reading guides to increase mindfulness and engagement while reducing stress and anxiety!

  • $200 goal

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Mrs. Pederson has another project! Donate to Building Connections Through Board Games! to help her classroom.

$371 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

We all know that if students have healthy bodies, they will be more focused on learning. However, it is also crucial that teachers also create a stress-free environment to help their students learn as well. As a STEM team, we want to create work on creating this stress-free environment.

By providing our STEM students with fidget toys, mindfulness activities, and reading guides, we will be able to help them with their focus and mental health.

It is crucial for our STEM students' education to remove barriers that may exist because they cannot focus or are anxious.

Mrs. Pederson Lowell High School Grades 9-12

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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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Lowell, MA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $11.91 8 $95.28
Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills • Amazon Business $30.48 1 $30.48
16 Pieces Guided Reading Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Reading Tracking Rulers for Dyslexia, ADHD and to Reduce Visual Stress?8 Standard Size and 8 Large Size? • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49

Materials cost

$137.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.88

Total project goal

$199.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $199.19

2 Donors

-$185.95

Donations toward project cost

-$169.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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