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Ms. Alaoui from Randolph, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Bodies, Calm Minds

Help me give my students the tools they need to manage their emotions and energy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alaoui's classroom raised $902

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My Project

As classroom size increases so does the potential for distractions while learning. Having shelves will allow students to have safe space to store items away from the shared spaces. The rug and chairs will give students an option for alternate seating when their bodies need a movement change. The calming tools will help students take a break and be ready to return to learning.

Emotional and physical regulation is important so that students are available for academic learning.

These tools will help reset their bodies and minds when needed and allow them to be successful every day.

Project tagged as

Randolph, MA
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Alaoui John F Kennedy Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Randolph, MA 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 6' x 8'4", Black • Amazon Business $209.99 1 $209.99

Safco Zenergy Ball Chair - Black • Blick Art Materials $154.50 1 $154.50

Safco Zenergy Ball Chair - Gray • Blick Art Materials $154.50 1 $154.50

TQVAI Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer Desktop File Sorter Mail Center Paper Storage Cabinet Home & Office Mailbox School Classroom Keepers, 12 Slots Compartments, Archaize • Amazon Business $63.30 2 $126.60

hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98

hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Finger Labyrinth, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $17.21 1 $17.21

12 Pack Fidget Stress Balls for Adults, Cute Octopus Stress Relief Sensory Stress Ball, Bulk Squishy Squeeze Ball Toys Set for Classroom Prizes and Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost			$699.77
Vendor shipping charges			$26.00
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.50
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$766.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$135.22
Total project goal			$901.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$901.49
2 Donors			-$876.49
Donations toward project cost			-$745.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$131.47
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Calm Bodies, Calm Minds

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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