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Mrs. Saunders from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recalibrating and Refocusing

Help me give my students the ability to recalibrate & refocus from what is on their mind. This project allows students to record messages, calm their worries by exploring with building materials, and writing in fun ways.

  • 10 donors
  • $432 goal

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My Project

This project allows my students to take a few minutes to clear what is on their minds so that they are able to refocus on instruction. Many of my students want to talk to someone immediately when something is on their mind and this causes them to not attend to instruction. By having a place where they can talk into a phone that records their worries or concerns, it will free their mind from thinking about the issue at hand, at least for the moment.

By having a place for students to build, write, create, draw, and record their thoughts, I hope to get students more engaged in learning.

Mrs. Saunders Linwood Holton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Richmond, VA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FiayaCom Audio Guest Book Wedding Phone, Preserve Your Special Occasions, Customized Audio Messages, Like Leaving A Voicemail Message, for Wedding, Party, Confession (Art Deco, Purple) • Amazon Business $99.00 1 $99.00
MAGNA-TILES® Combo 46-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
MAGNA-TILES Jungle Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Colorful 12 Colors LED Dry-Erase Note Board - Acrylic Message Board with Stand, USB Power, Rewritable, Night Light, for Home & Business Ultra-Thin Tracing Writing Light Board (White) • Amazon Business $24.77 1 $24.77
Ashley Big Time Too 100 Minutes Digital Timer, Plastic (ASH10210) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $18.73 1 $18.73
24 Pack Blank Books for Kids To Write Stories - A6 Colorful Notebooks Bulk - Unlined Travel Journals Scrapbooks for Students Sketching (4.3x5.5 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Large LED Note Board with Colors - Luminous Light Up Acrylic Message Board with Stand - LED Writing Drawing Boards to Write on - Tracing Pad Drawing Tablets Gifts • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Mini Motors Counting and Sorting Fun Set - 72 Pieces, Ages 3+ Car Counters for Kids, Preschool Math Counters, Math for Preschoolers • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, Easter Basket Essentials for Kids, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Learning Resources Grab & Sort Fine Motor Alien Counters, STEM Toys for Kids, Space Décor, Preschool Fine Motor Skills, PreK Manipulatives, 37 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BIC Intensity Advanced Colorful Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, 12-Count Pack of Assorted Colors, Whiteboard Markers for Teachers and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
sansheng 200 PCS Mini Baby Bear Counters,Plastic Bears,Small Counting Classification Bear Counter Children Education Learning Number Color Recognition Toy,10 Colors（0.55 x 0.62 in） • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$331.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.75

Total project goal

$431.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.66

7 Donors

-$263.46

Donations toward project cost

-$232.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.25

match offer

-$158.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$134.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.73

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 $0.00

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