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Mrs. Forbes from Glastonbury, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Corner to Calm Emotions

Help me give my students a comfortable place and tools to meet their social/emotional needs.

  • $996 goal

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My Project

The social, emotional, and mental health needs of my second graders must be met before they can benefit from academic instruction. Having a quiet corner in the classroom with a Yogibo chair, weighted blanket, calming ball, and other resources where they can privately use a variety of tools to calm themselves will allow for self-advocacy, development of self-regulation skills, as well as a chance to return to the learning environment ready to learn. Some of the tools can even be brought back to the students’ learning space to maintain emotional regulation. Books will be used for whole-class instruction and left in the cozy corner for student use as needed.

Mrs. Forbes Hebron Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Glastonbury, CT View local requests 21 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Specialty Yogibo Max, Gray - Cotton - Durable • School Specialty $306.71 1 $306.71
Weighted Lap Blanket for Kids & Adults – Max Kids Weighted Blanket – ASD, Sensory Processing Weighted Stuffed Animals Dog Toy – Microwavable Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 5 Lbs. by Friendly Cuddles • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kids Yoga Cards, 54 Educational Flash Card Deck for Children, 7 Sequences with Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, Meditations and Affirmations. • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
16 Sets Textured Sensory Tiles Sensory Mini Mats Educational Tactile Sensory Toys Assorted Texture Sensory Floor Tiles Textured Mat for Autism Learning Play Fidget Activity Game (Square) • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Calming Corner Item - New Emotions and Coping Skills Flipbook -Social Emotional Regulation Book for Kids - 21 Core Feelings w/Real Faces + 84 Non-Repetitive Coping Skills - Calm Down Corner Supply • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
DeeDee's Workshop 4 Feelings Chart For Kids, Zones of Regulation Poster, Feelings Posters, Emotions Poster, Calm Down Corner Poster, Autism Sensory Products, Set of 4 (11 x 17 inches) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
My Feelings My Choices Flip Book Tool for teaching processing 22 different emotions for children (5x6.5) Young N Refined • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Be Who You Were Meant To Be • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Torlam Feelings and Emotions Book for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Flipbook Mood Feelings Chart, Toddlers Autism Learning/ADHD Tools for Classroom Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Calm and Focus - for Classroom, Calm Down Corner, Brain Breaks or Play Therapy • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
My Magical Choices - Teach Kids to Choose a Great Day with their Choices! • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
The Road To Sorry: Being Responsible for Our Actions - Kid’s Social Emotional Guide to Saying Sorry - Discover the Power Kindness - Emotions Book About Being Kind - Children's Book Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty 4" Tin - Super Illusions Super Scarab - Multi-Color Putty, Soft Texture - Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Fun Facts for Kids (500 Funny And Mind-Blowing Facts About Everything!): Dinosaurs, Sports, Space, Animals, Inventions, Games, World Records, ... Life, Oceans, Marine Life, And More! 2023 • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
60 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Strips - Textured Sensory Calming Stickers - Adhesive Anxiety Stress Relief Sticker - Tactile Rough Calm Strips for Desk Classroom Adults Teens Kids Fidget Toys School Supplies • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
The Kids' Book of Kindness: Emotions, Empathy and How to Be Kind (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
whimsyyy Dynamic Sand Picture Medium Desktop Art Toys Voted Best Gift!(Ocean Heart) - Black White Blue (Blue, Black,White,Blue) • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Why? Interesting Stories, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers about Science, History, Pop Culture, Traditions and More • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Perseverance Makes Me Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Self-confidence, Managing Frustration, Self-esteem and Growth Mindset Suitable for Children Ages 3 to 8 (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Kids: Reduce Stress and Find Calm through Coloring • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Finding Hello: A Children’s Book About Anxiety. (Children’s picture books - Children's books about anxiety - Kids books about emotions - Books about ... books about social and emotional learning) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Positive Mindset Coloring Book for Kids: Grow Mindful, Strong and Confident, Positive Affirmations for Children • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Happy Animals Mandala Coloring Book For Kids: Fun and creative coloring pages for girls & boys ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$771.55

Vendor shipping charges

$32.67

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.26

Total project goal

$995.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$995.05

1 Donor

-$995.05

Donations toward project cost

-$845.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.26

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