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Ms. Grist from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Kindness

Help me give my students stress balls, Play-Doh, mini games, wrapped candy and other items to help spread kindness throughout the year at school and throughout the community.

  • 1 donor
  • $495 goal

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My Project

Our students have formed a group of kids who want to help other kids by spreading kindness. The Kindness Club has sent out paper flowers to the staff showing their appreciation to them. They also sent out notes to other students to cheer them up and let them know someone is thinking about them.

Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others and is motivated by genuine warm feelings. 

How can students spread one act of kindness each day? I am the sponsor for students in our school's Kindness Club. The students enjoy creating fun crafts and sending positive notes to their friends about kindness. Students want to spread kindness at school, at home, and in the community. Spreading kindness is important throughout the year. The items I am requesting will allow the Kindness Club to spread kindness throughout the year, at each holiday.

The Play-Doh, stress balls, and fidget toys are going to be added to our donation to our Comfort and Hope community program. This program gives hope to children who are in foster care with items they need. These items will be used for their Easter basket fillers. These items are going to provide comfort and hope to students going through difficult times.

I have requested emotional keychains, motivational bracelets, and pencils for the Kindness Club students to pass out during testing time, which is always a time students need to be reminded just how amazing they are.

Thank you for supporting this project and being an example of spreading acts of kindness. Your kindness is appreciated!

Ms. Grist Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 6-8

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
110 PCS Party Favors Toy for Kids, Pinata Stuffers, Goodie Bags Fillers, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Treasure Chest, Birthday Party, Carnival Prizes for Boys Girls 4-8-12 • Amazon Business $19.90 2 $39.80
Sotiff 100 Pack Star Stress Balls Bulk Stress Relief Balls with Motivational Quotes Mini Inspirational Foam Party Favors Gifts for Kids Adults Anger Fidget Relief Exercise(Fresh Colors) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 1 $30.09
DJMUMU 18Pcs Mini Games Party Favors Keychains for Kids Video Game Backpack Birthday School Party Favor Supplies Key Chains • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
127 Pcs Pop Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12, Premium Pop Fidget Toys, Treasure Box Toys, Goodie Bag Fillers, Pinata Stuffers, Treasure Chest, Carnival Prizes, Prize Box Toys for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
TAOMOCO 20 Pcs Colorful Unicorn Bracelet Girls Rainbow Unicorn Heart Beaded Bracelet Stretchy Costume Jewelry Set Party Favors Gifts Friendship Bracelets for Kids Little Girls (Bead Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
56 Pcs Party Favors Toys for Kids 4-8 8-12 3-5, Treasure Chest Box Toys Classroom Carnival Prizes Small Bulk Pop Fidget Toys Pack Pinata Stuffers Birthday Gifts Goodie Goody Candy Bags Fillers • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
STEM Robotics Kit 6 Set Science Experiments Project Activities for Kids 6-8 8-12 Engineering Building Toy Electronic Motor Robot Craft for Boy 5 6 7 8 9 10 12+ Year Old Girl Gift Summer Outdoor Toy • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Galaxy Stress Balls for Kids - Pack of 50 Bulk - Squeeze Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Children with Outer Space Theme, Great Toys for Party Favors and Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Decorably 24 Pack Inspirational Mini Notebooks for Kids - 12 Colorful Designs 3.5x5in Note Pad Party Favors for Kids, Stitch-Bound 16 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Sour Punch Twists, 3 Inch Individually Wrapped Candy, Bulk, (3 Lbs.), Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Strawberry & Apple, Great for Easter Baskets & Egg Hunts, Movie & Game Nights, Lunches, Gifts and More! (3 Lb,) • Amazon Business $19.88 1 $19.88
Pasimy 120 Pieces Bulk Inspirational Pencils Colorful Cute Motivational Pencil with Eraser Wood Fun Positive Pencils with Inspiring Words Sayings for Students Classrooms Favors Back to School • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
STEM Toys for Girls Age 8-12, Kids Electronic Building Engineering Craft Kits for Boys 6-8, DIY STEAM Projects Science Kit 7-9 10-12, Learning Toys for Elementary Gifts for 6 7 8 9 10 12 Year Old Girl • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
WELLVO Sports Party Favors 36 Pack 1.6 inch Sports Stress Relief toys Goodie Bags Stuffers Mini Foam fidget toys for Stress Anxiety Relief Classroom Prizes Kids Return Gifts Birthday Party Favors Toys • Amazon Business $16.91 1 $16.91
Starburst Fruit Chews Candy Bulk Pack - 2 Pounds - Original Flavors - In Mighty Merchandise Packaging • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
30 Pcs Dragon Key Ring Keychain Dragon Party Favors PVC Keychains for Kids Women Men,Birthday Party Supplies Car Handbag Wallet Jewelry Gifts • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
30 Sets Dolphin Party Favors Dolphin Keychains Set with 30 Dolphin Keychains for Kids 30 Organza Bags 30 Thank Kraft Tags for Under the Sea Dolphin Birthday Party Supplies Baby Shower Return Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$384.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.15

Total project goal

$494.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.33

1 Donor

-$494.33

Donations toward project cost

-$420.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.15

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