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Ms. Etienne from Elmhurst, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stress Relief With Kinetic Sand

Help me give my students kinetic sand to relieve their stress and anxiety.

  • $237 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students have been facing a lot of stress due to their schoolwork and personal life. Alleviating their anxiety will increase their will to learn. The kinetic sand and accessories will be used during meetings with students.

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ―William James

It has been a stressful time these past few years and I want to provide my students with some tools to help relieve their stress. Students enjoy playing with the kinetic sand while discussing the source of their problems.

Ms. Etienne Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley 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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Elmhurst, NY 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

400 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
USA Toyz Sand Molds Beach Toys for Kids - 23pk Sand Castle Building Kit Sandbox Toys for Toddlers, Compatible with Molding Clay or Play Sand, Beach Sand Water Toys Indoor Outdoor Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Kinetic Sand, Sandisfying Set with 2lbs of Sand and 10 Tools, Play Sand Sensory Toys, for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Kinetic Sand, 2lb. Pink Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Holiday & Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.79 2 $17.58
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 1.5lbs. of Moldable, Stretchable, Expandable Play Sand, Neon Pink & Blue Cotton Candy Scented, Slimy Play Sand in Reusable Bucket, Non Stick, A Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
SLIMYSAND Watermelon SLIMYGLOOP Slimy Sand 1.5 lb. Bucket – Pink & Neon Green Scented Bucket for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
SLIMYSAND by Horizon Group USA, 1.5 lbs of Berry Scented Moldable, Stretchable, Expandable Cloud Slime, Blue & Purple Marbled, Slimy Play Sand in Reusable Bucket, Non Stick, Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Strawberry SLIMYGLOOP Slimy Sand 1.5 lb. Bucket – Neon Pink & White Scented SlimySand Bucket for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.69 2 $15.38
Kinetic Sand Ultimate Sandisfying Set, 2lb of Pink, Yellow and Teal Play Sand, 10 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Kinetic Sand, Twinkly Teal 2lb Bag of All-Natural Shimmering Play Sand for Squishing, Mixing and Molding, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$168.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.53

Total project goal

$236.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.86

2 Donors

-$164.29

Donations toward project cost

-$162.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

match offer

-$46.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$39.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.35

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 $0.00

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