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Mrs. Luedeke from Columbus, OH is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Weighted Animals for the Weight of the World

Help me give my students weighted stuffed animals for when they feel the weight of the world on their shoulders.

  • 6 donors
  • $189 goal

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My Project

Hello! I teach students who have diverse abilities and unique needs. All of my students are identified for special education services and receive multiple therapies plus academics supports.

Help me give my students weighted stuffed animals for when they feel the weight of the world on their shoulders.

This year my students are struggling with social emotional skills such as self regulation, calming strategies, and keeping hands to self. These Bumpas are special weighted stuffed animals designed to give you a hug when you are having a hard time. I would love to add these to my classroom as another self regulation tool for students to use.

Mrs. Luedeke Parsons Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Columbus, OH View local requests

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

11 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bumpaloos (Mini Plush Toy - Soft & Cuddly Interactive Plush with Realistic Hugs - 4 Pack - 8" Tall - Comforting Plushie with Heartwarming Design & Floppy Crinkle Ears for All Ages • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Bumpas Weighted Stuffed Animals (Shuggy) • Amazon Business $39.33 1 $39.33
Bumpas Plush Toys - 3 lbs - 14" Cute Cuddle Pal, Sprinx - Weighted Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $39.33 1 $39.33

Materials cost

$128.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.34

Total project goal

$188.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.92

4 Donors

-$102.18

Donations toward project cost

-$92.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$79.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$67.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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