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Ms. Nagorny from Dobbs Ferry, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Nagorny's classroom raised $203

Building Peace: LEGO Kit for Mindful Regulation

Help me give my students an intricate LEGO set for their counseling space.

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Ms. Nagorny Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy
Dobbs Ferry, NY Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are resilient, creative, and navigating a world that can often feel overwhelming. In our school counseling office, they work through big emotions—anxiety, grief, and social challenges. Many of our learners thrive when they have a tactile, rhythmic outlet to help them ground themselves during difficult conversations.

I am requesting one intricate LEGO building set to serve as a "Mindfulness Station" in our calming space.

While traditional "fidgets" are helpful, complex LEGO sets offer something more: Focused Cognitive Integration. When a student is stuck in a "fight or flight" emotional state, the specific task of following complex visual instructions and snapping small pieces together requires the brain to shift from the emotional center to the logical center. This set will be used for building alongside a counselor to lower barriers to communication.

By supporting this project, you aren't just buying a toy; you are providing a therapeutic bridge. Your generosity will help students develop the fine motor skills and emotional regulation strategies they need to return to the classroom ready to learn. Thank you for helping our students build their way to a calmer, more focused day!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

160 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Nagorny Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dobbs Ferry, NY 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

160 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Art Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape 31218 • Best Buy Education $139.99 1 $139.99

Materials cost

$139.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.37

Total project goal

$202.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $202.46

3 Donors

-$99.02

Donations toward project cost

-$87.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.10

match offer

-$99.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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