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Mrs. Mesa from Long Is. City, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support my Students

Help me give my students fidget toys, books, planners, and pencils. These resources can aid students in maintaining focus and managing anxiety during tests or a class.

  • $773 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

I work as a School Counselor and want to help students develop organization and self-control skills. This project introduces a variety of fidget tools designed to help students develop constructive self-regulation skills. By incorporating these tools into their learning environment, students can enhance their tranquility, focus, and readiness for meaningful learning. Fidget toys promote relaxation and mindfulness, for students and helps support self-regulation and emotional control.

I understand the significance of emotional regulation and promote the use of sensory tools to support students in managing their emotions effectively.

Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Mesa Intermediate School 204 Oliver Wendell Holmes Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mrs. Mesa

Long Is. City, NY 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

500 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Student Planner 2023-2024 – School Planner 2023-2024 from Jul 2023 – Jun 2024, 9" × 11", Homework Academic Planner with Stickers, Strong Twin-Wire Binding, 12 Monthly Tabs, Great Weekly Lesson Planner • Amazon Business $7.98 12 $95.76
Musgrave Pencil Company Finger Fidget, Assorted Colors, Tub of 36 (MUSFIDGETS) • Quill.com $77.39 1 $77.39
Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: For Mindful People | Feel the Zen With Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, Zentangle Nature Art • Amazon Business $7.95 6 $47.70
Calm Strips: Special CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
50 Social Emotional Learning Lessons Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $28.45 1 $28.45
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $23.32 1 $23.32
The SEL Toolbox: Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Teach Kids to Generalize Learned Skills to Real-Life Situations • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Shuttle Art 120 Unique Colors (No Duplicates) Gel Pens Gel Pen Set for Adult Coloring Books Art Markers • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
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 $15.99 1 $15.99
HARDCOVER Academic Year 2023-2024 Planner: (June 2023 Through July 2024) 8.5"x11" Daily Weekly Monthly Planner Yearly Agenda. Bookmark, Pocket Folder and Sticky Note Set (Rainbow Petals) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
16 Pack Fidget Toy Brain Imagination Tools, Relaxation Therapy and Stress Relief Education Toys, Anxiety Relief and Stress Relief Toys, The Best Sensory Gift for Children and Adults • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
16 Pieces Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Bike Chain Toys Anxiety Relief Bike Chain for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism, Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Teacher Planner: Lesson Plan for Class Organization | Weekly and Monthly Agenda | Academic Year August - July | Light Tropical Floral Print (2019-2020) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Worlds of Wonder Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $10.68 1 $10.68
ECOTREE Pencils #2 Pre-sharpened Pencils Number 2 Pencils School Pencils Kids Pencils with Erasers Rainbow Pencils Eco Pencils Recycled Paper Pencils 12 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ZaxiDeel Sensory Toys & Stress Ball Set, Squishy Fidget Toys for Anxiety Relief, Sensory Calming Toys 7 Pack, Calm Down Corner, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games for Adults and Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
A Million Creatures Coloring Books Series - Sea Creatures • Blick Art Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Bob Ross Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $9.88 1 $9.88
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$602.77

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$656.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.90

Total project goal

$772.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$772.66

9 Donors

-$772.66

Donations toward project cost

-$656.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.90

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$0.00

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