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Ms. Juma from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students useful resources that are effective while they are in class.

  • 2 donors
  • $227 still needed

expires Jun 03

  • 2 donors
  • $227 still needed
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My Project

I teach special education math. My students are often unfocused and distracted needing to know when lunchtime and snack time will be. I try my best to provide my students and other students around the school with something to eat, especially in the morning. My goal with this project is to provide as many students with resources that are effective while they are in class.

Students who have consistent access to nutritious meals perform better in school.

Hunger impairs concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills. These snacks help students stay focused and engaged in learning until they leave school. Fidgets can act as a calming tool, helping students manage emotions and stress in overwhelming situations. This is particularly useful for students with anxiety or sensory sensitivities. Small, repetitive movements (like squeezing a stress ball or spinning a fidget toy) can help students stay engaged in lessons by giving their hands something to do while their minds concentrate on the task. Fidgets are a big part of our learning especially in the special education classroom due to the students' various diagnoses.

Ms. Juma KIPP District of Columbia - Valor Academy Grades 3-5

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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More than half 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

Never Before Funded 14 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Organic, Apple Strawberry, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $29.96 1 $29.96
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Feety Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (10-Pack) Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Fidgety Feet to Kick and Bounce, Sensory Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Nature Valley Chewy Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Bars 1.2 oz. 48 Bags/Pack (GEM19696) • Staples $22.60 1 $22.60
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Grab n' Go, Variety Pack, 33.42oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48

Materials cost

$176.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.77

Total project goal

$258.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.48

1 Donor

-$30.00

Donations toward project cost

-$27.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $226.72

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