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Ms. Pagan from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Weighted Stuffed Animals for Sensory Kids

Help me give my students with weighted stuffed animal help the kids with sensory.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pagan's classroom raised $265

This project is fully funded

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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

All of our students want to learn to play the weighted stuffed animals. Our classes need some sensory for the students focus to do work. In class will provide the opportunity for the kids to play in the classroom comfortably, many at a time. This helps them with the basic idea of participated and it also helps to build the self-esteem that they need. are great for the kids because they can practice on their own, get comfortable and then plug into the system to play with the other peers. As they progress, they will be able to do team and independent work to build the relationship and to be able to practice socialization. We will be able to take these with us when we travel to the library or field trip and help with the behavior. They have routine and many roles in the school for the students to used. First and foremost, it will give all students a chance to played in class without sensory overload. They can control the behavior and anxietude they play, use to block out other noises, and continue to practice without the other distractions. This will enhance the environment not only in the classroom, but on all school as well.

Ms. Pagan Springfield Public Day Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, MA 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Disney Classics 14-inch Large Stitch Comfort Weighted Plush Stuffed Animal, Blue, Alien • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Lilly's Love Weighted Stuffed Animal, 2lb | Sensory Weighted Plush for Kids and Adults | Machine Washable Plushies w/Removable Inner | Calming Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety, Stevie The Sloth • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
SENSORY4U Weighted Stuffed Animal Elephant Plush Toy - 2.5 Lb Sensory Tool for Stress Relief and Comfort - Sensory Therapy for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $18.57 2 $37.14
YANGTTOK Weighted Husky Plush Toy, Soft Stuffed Animal for Adults & Kids, Cuddly 13.2 Inches - 0.62lbs • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
SENSORY4U Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animal Plush Toy - 2.5 Lb Sensory Tool for Comfort and Play - Sensory Therapy Fun for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $21.51 1 $21.51
meowtastic Hippo Weighted Stuffed Animals - 12 Inch 1.0 Pounds Weighted Plush Hippo Stuffed Animals - Small Stuffed Hippo Weighted Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (12" 1.0 lbs) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$191.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.61

Total project goal

$264.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$264.06

1 Donor

-$132.03

Donations toward project cost

-$112.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

match offer

-$132.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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