Building a Sports-Themed Calming Corner for Student Success
Help me give my students a calming corner within our classroom that they can use when they need it.
$835 goal
This project expired on June 4, 2025.
This project expired on June 4, 2025.
My Project
Many students in urban schools face challenges that impact their ability to focus and thrive. As an 8th-grade teacher, I am seeking donations to create a sports-themed calming corner and provide sports-themed prizes to support my students academically and emotionally. Since many of them connect with sports, incorporating this theme into our classroom will make learning more engaging while teaching essential life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and goal-setting.
A sports-themed calming corner will give students a space to self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed, helping them refocus and manage emotions in a structured way.
Many face high levels of stress, and having a designated area with sensory tools, comfortable seating, and inspirational athlete messages can reduce disruptions and support their well-being. This creates a more positive learning environment where students feel encouraged and empowered.
Additionally, a reward system with sports-themed prizes will reinforce positive behavior and academic achievement. Incentives like mini basketballs, team merchandise, or sports-themed supplies will motivate students to stay engaged and work toward their goals. Recognizing their efforts builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment, teaching them that dedication leads to success—just like in sports. Every donation helps create a space where students can grow academically, emotionally, and socially, preparing them for a bright future.
More than half 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
100 students impacted
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$29.99
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$59.98
Furnish my Place 700 Corner Football Play Area Rug for Kids Playroom, Bathroom & Kindergarten Classroom, Corner Football Field Ground, Green (4'5"x6'9")
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$54.99
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$54.99
Thyle 12 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Handles Colorful Stackable Desktop Storage Box Bins with Marker Label for Office Classroom Cabinet Shelf Drawer Kitchen, 10x7x6 Inch(Blue, White)
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AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk for School, 6-Pack Class Headphones Wired with Microphone for Students, Teens, Classroom, Library, Chromebook, Laptop, Adjustable, Foldable, 3.5mm Jack - (Multicolor)
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$35.99
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$35.99
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OTTARO Outdoor Games Glow in Dark for Adult and Kids, Giant Tic Tac Toe Game Set with Light, Premium PVC Framed Yard Game for Famlily, Night Party (4ft x 4ft)
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$29.99
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$29.98
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$29.98
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers
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$25.10
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My Calming Corner Coloring Book – Repeating Patterns for Relaxation: Relaxing and Mesmerizing Patterns for Mindfulness, Anxiety Relief, Inner Calmness ... & Kids. (My Calming Corner Coloring Books)
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$7.90
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$7.90
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$7.90
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Bolaball 3.5" Giant Wooden Yard Dice Set for Outdoor Fun, Barbeque, Party Events, Backyard Games, Beach Games, Lawn Games Includes 6 Dice and a Carry Bag for Easy Storage
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$17.99
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$17.99
Shuttle Art Assorted Colorful Pencils, 180 Pack Kids Pencils Bulk with 12 Designs, #2 HB, Pre-sharpened Awards and Incentive Pencils for Kids School Home Party Christmas Halloween Valentines Day
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$16.99
1
$16.99
WELLVO Sports Party Favors 36 Pack 1.6 inch Sports Stress Relief toys Goodie Bags Stuffers Mini Foam fidget toys for Stress Anxiety Relief Classroom Prizes Kids Return Gifts Birthday Party Favors Toys
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$16.91
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$16.91
Hook and Ring Game Handmade Wooden Toss Game for Kids and Adults, Outdoor Indoor Games,Patio Decor,Yard Games,Wooden Hook and Ring Game for Bars, Party
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$15.98
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$15.98
Takis Blue Heat Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips
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$14.68
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Takis Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (15) Fuego Mini 1.23 oz, (10) Nitro Mini 1.23 oz
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$14.24
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32 Pieces Sport Erasers Basketball Soccer Football Baseball Erasers Fun Erasers Kids Sports Ball Erasers for Sports Themed Birthday Party Favors Gifts Classroom Rewards Home School Supplies
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$11.99
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$11.99
34PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Balls for Kids, Soccer Party Favor Goodie Bag Stuffer, Rotatable Finger Stress Balls Toy for Classroom Prizes, Treasure Box Gift for Birthday, Fidget Toys Bulk
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$9.98
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Takis Fuego Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips
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$9.89
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$9.89
48 Pcs Sports Pencils with Eraser for Kids Boys Pencils Baseball Football Basketball Soccer Ball Pencils Sports Themed Teacher HB Drawing Supplies for Come Back to School Classroom Student Rewards
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$8.99
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$8.99
Play-Doh Bulk 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Easter Basket Stuffers, Party Favors for Girls & Boys, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$659.32
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.89
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$709.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$125.15
Total project goal
$834.31
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