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Mrs. Gilpin from Santa Cruz, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Sensory and Attention Needs

Help me give my students sensory tools to improve focus in children that have attention deficit disorders and/or sensory needs.

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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 Students

This year, I will be teaching fourth grade. Our district is very diverse, and approximately 60% of our students are English language learners.

Our students come from a wide range of different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Over 60% of our students receive a free lunch. Our school also has a wide range of academic levels. Our school supports this wide range with programs like our Response to Intervention (RTI) Reading Program. Teachers regularly meet to look at student learning, analyze assessments, and examine our practice.

I am inspired every day by the young people we serve. Many of our students face adversity in their lives, yet they come to school eager to learn each day. Our families come from diverse backgrounds and come together to support and celebrate these kids. This year, more than ever, we are having to find ways to connect with families and support our learners.

My Project

This grant will help many of my students. A lot of nine and ten year olds are still learning how to focus their attention on school work. In a class of 30 this can be a real struggle. After last year being at home for virtual school, I am definitely seeing a higher need in building school stamina than ever before. I also have a handful of students with attention deficit disorders and sensory needs.

The items in this grant will provide useful tools to help my students focus during class.

I have many students who struggle with sitting in a chair for long periods of times. The chair bands will help their feet wiggle. The under the desk bike peddle will also really help a few students who really need to be moving to focus. Some students really need a small fidget tool in their hands to be able to keep their body calm. I often need to change out these tools when one is no longer effective. The weighted pillow will help a student with sensory needs feel calm.

I also threw in a few basic supplies since I was already writing this grant. We are in need of expo markers and some craft supplies. We also need some wall hooks to hang headphones.

Thank you so much for reading this grant. Starting October 21st all donations will be matched!

Mrs. Gilpin Green Acres Elementary School Grades 3-5

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. Gilpin

Santa Cruz, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pieces Christmas Wooden Photo Frame Ornaments Crafts Wood Picture Frame Ornaments Pack to Paint DIY Christmas Ornament with 10 Creative Styles for Crafts Holiday Presents Home Tree Decoration • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Mini Exercise Bike, Digital Under Desk Bike Foot Cycle Arm & Leg Peddler Machine with LCD Screen Displays，for Home Workouts(Sliver) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.85 3 $35.55
Schylling Teenie Nee Doh Stress Ball • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Premium Microwavable Heating Pad for Pain Relief - Natural Microwave Safe Cherry Seed Pits Heat Pillow Bag for Cramps, Back, Neck, Muscles, Joints and Shoulders - Reusable Hot or Cold Compress Pack • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
12PCS Push Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Durable and Adjustable, Multicolor Stress Relief Finger Press Bracelet for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism (Option 1) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Command Medium Utility Hooks Mega Pack, White, 20-Hooks, 24-Strips, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
24 Pieces Chair Bands Green Exercise Bands Stretch Foot Band Fidget Chair Bands for Kids Focus Attention Exercise Students Rubber Band for Chairs • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Postcards for Students, 50 Postcards, Motivational Thank You Cards from Teacher to Students • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
Fidget Toys, 5PCS Fidget Toy, Brain Imagine Tools, Sensory Toys, Relax Therapy Decompression Educational Toy, Anxiety Stress Relief Items Therapy Toy for Kids and Adults, Fidget to Focus (5pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
FRIMOONY Spiky Sensory Rings for Fingers Massage, Stress Relief, 15 Pieces, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$269.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.87

Total project goal

$385.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $385.81

8 Donors

-$385.81

Donations toward project cost

-$327.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.87

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