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Ms. Henderson from Las Vegas NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Focus Help

Help me give my students activities to keep them occupied while getting one on one help.

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My Project

Mental health is a major issue since students missed so much class time from the covid years. I want to help students with issues related to depression and mental health. Using these brain breaks can really help.

I work in an inner city school in Las Vegas.

We have the highest special education population in the city. I work one on one with many students and I see focus away from technology as a huge issue. I also work with

My students want to go out in the community and speak about ways to help with depression. Using these brain breaks are one quick way to help with this issue. While dealing with these difficult issues focus is a huge issue. Speaking about mental health is very important. Keeping their focus

These small gadgets to keep their focus would go a long way to helping them while I work with them. Graduation is a huge deal at our school and I would like to try having some fidget gadgets to help me while I counsel them and get them ready for the real world.

Ms. Henderson
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterflies in the Classroom Kit (with live caterpillars) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $73.71 1 $73.71
Lakeshore Sensory Ball Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
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 4 $39.96
Crystals Stone Beads for Jewelry Making, 800 Pcs Natural Chip Stone Beads 5-8 MM Irregular Gemstones Bulk Multicolored Crystal Loose Rocks for Earrings Beads Making, Necklace, Bracelet, DIY Art Crafts • Amazon Business $10.88 3 $32.64
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Maegawa 25 Pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets Favors For Kids 4-8 8-12,Glow in The Dark Party Supplies,Birthday Gifts,Treasure Box Toys for Classroom,Carnival Prizes,Pinata Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
VirtueStar 3 PCS Magic Cube Bean Puzzle,Rotate and Puzzle,Stress and Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys,Brain Teasers Travel Games for Kids,Teens,and Adults,Pop Birthday Gifts(Individually Gift Boxed) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Iconikal Glow in The Dark Fidget Spinner Random Color Bulk Assortment Set, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Appash Fidget Cube Stress Anxiety Pressure Relieving Toy Great for Adults and Children[Gift Idea][Relaxing Toy][Stress Reliever][Soft Material] (Gray&Black) • Amazon Business $7.96 2 $15.92
Renashed 3D Clone Shape Pin Sculpture Large Size Pin Impression Toy Great Toy Funny Game for Children Adults 8 x 6 inches,Blue • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
Tangle Jr. Fuzzies - Fuzzy Fidget Toy - Fuzzy Tangle Toy - Quiet Twist Fidget - Tangle Fidget Toy - Fidget Toy for Shool (Green/Blue) • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$346.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.27

Total project goal

$488.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $488.46

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 $488.46

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