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Ms. Thomas from Des Moines, IA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Needs for Diverse Learners

Help me give my students snacks and sensory toys to create a comforting environment for special needs learners.

  • $328 goal

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My Project

In 11 years of teaching, this is my first year teaching Diverse Learners with special needs. The students come in with not only different learning needs but also real life needs. Around 9:30 everyday 6 very hungry special needs learners come into my room for Language Arts class. Fidgets would help my students stay focused. They often request a fidget while I read aloud to them. My school is located in an urban district and receives Title 1 funding. Please help me supply my classroom with snacks, and small fidgets for my students. It’s the small, but important, things that brighten their school day. Thank you!

Ms. Thomas Goodrell Middle School Grades 6-8

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. Thomas

Des Moines, IA 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

40 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $13.95 2 $27.90
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
JA-RU Stretchy Ball (Pack of 3) The Original Dough Ball Fidget Toy Pack Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set for Kids and Adults Soft Bounce Stress Ball Therapy Ball Doh Pull and Stretch 401-3C • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$222.33

Vendor shipping charges

$7.81

Sales tax

$15.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.18

Total project goal

$327.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$327.88

10 Donors

-$327.88

Donations toward project cost

-$278.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.18

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$0.00

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