Help me give my students a calming area that is inviting to all.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Scarpitto's classroom raised $436
This project is fully funded
My Project
A Calming Corner is an essential part of my office as a School Adjustment Counselor. Students visit my office for a variety of reasons, but often it is to have a safe space to discuss serious issues, feel valued, be heard, and rejuvenate. When students are not emotionally and socially grounded, learning is impacted and academics suffer.
The bean bag chairs, which I currently have but need replacement of, will offer comfortable seating for students in a small crowded office, and the rug will serve to enhance the overall "peaceful" atmosphere I am hoping to create.
The Little Spot book set of emotions will be utilized with the youngest of my students who have difficulty identifying emotions and feelings.
Due to the volume of students I need to counsel during the school year, I feel an inviting space will encourage more conversation for those who are dealing with issues relating to separation, divorce, grief, dysfunctional home-life and foster care. Since COVID, there has been an overall increase in anxiety and depression in elementary students. As a School Adjustment Counselor I am an advocate for all of the awesome students in my school. I am a neutral adult in the building to help them with their burdens and my office is their safe harbor.
More than a third 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
Carpets for Kids I Am Feeling Carpet - Blue - 4' x 6' Oval Emotions Classroom Rug
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$166.46
1
$166.46
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) - Paperback
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$60.00
1
$60.00
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Mint Plush
• Amazon Business
$54.48
1
$54.48
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair
• Amazon Business
$54.48
1
$54.48
Materials cost
$335.42
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.03
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$370.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$65.37
Total project goal
$435.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$435.82
9 Donors
-$429.94
Donations toward project cost
-$370.45
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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