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Mrs. Elston from Plymouth, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeking Focus and Regulation

Help me give my students some extra tools to focus and regulate. All of these requested items will help my special education students.

  • 2 donors
  • $170 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

With this request, I hope to enhance support for my elementary special education students in self-regulation and maintaining focus throughout the day.

Many of my students have specific break times to help them maintain focus and stamina.

They can choose tools during these times to aid in self-regulation. However, there are also instances when they become dysregulated and need an unscheduled break. Having a bin of easily accessible tools or items will help things run more smoothly. Additionally, I will employ various tools during work time to help students maintain focus and stamina.

My students need and deserve the tools I can provide to help them be successful. This is just one of the many ways I am trying to help.

Mrs. Elston
Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 20 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Plastic Storage Bins with Lids 5.4 Qt. Craft Organizers and Storage with Handle, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Organizer, Stackable and Secure Latch, Clear/Violet - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $28.86 1 $28.86
4 Pack Classroom Privacy Shields Desk Dividers for Student Desks - Assorted Colors Easy to Clean Plastic Sneeze Guard Folder Board Study Carrel - Divider Shield Classroom Materials for School Teachers • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47
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
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers,Tactile Stimulation,Reversible Fabric Autism Sensory Corner(Half yd (18"*49"), Purple + Silver) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy for Calming, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE Piece (Assorted) • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate, Square 32x32 Stud Foundation to Build, Play, and Display Brick Creations, Great for Grassy Nature Landscapes, 11023 • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$111.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.35

Total project goal

$169.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.02

1 Donor

-$71.83

Donations toward project cost

-$71.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$84.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.68

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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