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Mrs. Johnson from Mesa, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Classroom

My students need materials to create a calm space in our classroom. This project contains a rug, book cases, and social emotional learning materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Johnson's classroom raised $390

This project is fully funded

My Students

"Fair isn't everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they need in order to be successful." All of my students need individualized instruction in social skills in order for them to be successful in school, at home, and in life.

My dynamic group of students have diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Each student in my classroom is very unique and requires individualized support and resources. However, all of my students require instruction in social skills. Teaching students social skills allows them to learn strategies to manage frustration, make and maintain friendships, manage emotions, and accept help and support from others. Thank you for taking the time to review my project! My students and I appreciate your time and support!

My Project

These materials will help create a calm space in my classroom for students to process big emotions. My students all struggle with emotional regulation. This space will allow students a place to practice their tools in our learning environment. Without this space, students often require an out of classroom break. This project will empower my students to use their tools in class and increase their learning in class. The books in this project help my students continue their social emotional learning. These books teach feelings, classify emotions, and introduce empathy. The inside out posters show emotions to students in a visual way they understand and will help make our calm space a beautiful safe place for all students.

Mrs. Johnson Porter Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

12 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tot Tutors Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf, Espresso/White (Espresso Collection) • Amazon Business $23.99 3 $71.97
LOCHAS Ultra Soft Indoor Modern Area Rugs Fluffy Living Room Carpets Suitable for Children Bedroom Home Decor Nursery Rugs 4 Feet by 5.3 Feet (Gray) • Amazon Business $25.09 1 $25.09
Be Kind • Amazon Business $15.58 1 $15.58
Don't Feed The WorryBug (WorryWoo Monsters) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Very Frustrated Monster (WorryWoo Monsters) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing • Amazon Business $14.65 1 $14.65
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
A Dragon With His Mouth On Fire: Teach Your Dragon To Not Interrupt. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids Not To Interrupt or Talk Over People. (My Dragon Books) (Volume 10) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
The Big Umbrella • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14
The Monster In The Bubble (Worrywoo Monsters) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Bad Seed • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
Wordy Birdy • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
Trends International Inside Out Emotions Wall Poster 22.375" x 34" • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.65 1 $10.65
Disney Inside Out 11.5" x 15.75" LED Canvas Wall Art • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
INSIDE MY MIND: A BO • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
My Many Colored Days • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39

Materials cost

$277.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.47

Total project goal

$389.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$389.82

5 Donors

-$319.88

Donations toward project cost

-$271.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.98

match offer

-$69.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.49

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