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Ms. Peltack from Morganton, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Peltack's classroom raised $518

A Calming Space Designed to Promote Self-Regulation.

Help me give my students a fantastic calming space! It would be really helpful for my students to have a designated spot where they can regulate themselves. I would appreciate your support in making this a great environment.

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Ms. Peltack Oak Hill Elementary School
Morganton, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

I truly love teaching and find it incredibly rewarding to watch my students learn and grow throughout the year. This year feels particularly special, because I'm moving with them from prekindergarten into kindergarten! This specific type of learning environment has repeatedly proven to be invaluable in empowering students to cultivate a more profound understanding of their own emotional experiences. It also plays a significant role in fostering their capacity to both recognize and genuinely empathize with the feelings of those around them. These books will undoubtedly serve as an incredibly valuable resource for all those involved, directly contributing to the development of the essential skills required for effective emotional management. Furthermore, the specially designed seating( cushion seats) will give them the opportunity to select their preferred location within the designated calm-down area. The vacuum will help keep both the calm down area and the general room clean, allowing students to sit, lay, or lie on the floors and carpet.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Peltack Oak Hill Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Morganton, NC 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juexica 8 Pcs Floor Cushions for Kids Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.5'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home Nursery Yoga Decor(Morandi,Round) • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Set of 4, 9.3x8.5x2.3 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $43.87 1 $43.87
Creative Minds Basket of Babies Soft Baby Dolls, Sensory Toys, Multicultural, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Emotional Learning, Baby Toys for All Ages, Set of 6 Plush Dolls, Multicolor • Amazon Business $39.02 1 $39.02
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 Social-Emotional Learning Paperback Book Set with Poster for Kids Ages 3+ - Teaches Self-Regulation, Emotions, and Positive Behavior • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.15 1 $34.15
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
VMNlooking Calm Down Sensory Bottles for Calm Down Corner Items, Calming Sensory Toys, Sensory Bottles for Social Emotional Learning with Glitter Pom Poms and More • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Learning Resources Rainbow Visual Timer (LER4368) • Quill.com $22.67 1 $22.67
YEXEXINM 10 Pack Kids Crazy Carpet Circle Seats 16 Inch Round Floor Mat Kids Floor Cushions Soft Colorful Educational Classroom Rug for School Home Group Activity Learning Marker Playing Areas • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
A Family Full of Love (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Learning Resources Rainbow Emotion Fidget Poppers Classroom Set, 24 Pieces, Ages 3+, Autism Sensory Toys, Social-Emotional Learning,Sensory Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sproutbrite 12 Pack 12” x 16” Calming Corner Posters for Classroom Decor Educational Posters for Elementary, Middle and High School - Teacher Banner Supports Social-Emotional Learning and Self-Regulation (Neutral) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45

Materials cost

$371.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.39

Sales tax

 $28.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.65

Total project goal

$517.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.67

2 Donors

-$517.67

Donations toward project cost

-$440.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.65

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