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Mrs. Elkhay from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Corner for my 1st graders!

Help me give my students the calming and sensory tools they need to be successful this school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elkhay's classroom raised $339

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This year I have many students that need to take frequent breaks throughout the school day.

These materials will help me create a soothing and relaxing calm down corner for my students.

These materials will help the students in my classroom feel calm and safe when they need to take a break during the school day. My students are eager to learn but often get overwhelmed. The fidget tools and sequin mat will help my students take a much needed break which will allow them to transition back into their learning.

Mrs. Elkhay Brightwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Springfield, 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

460 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
STARUIA Boho Washable Rug 3'x5' Rug Kids Area Rug for Playroom, Colorful Kids Rug for Bedroom, Non-Slip Throw Sun Carpet Soft Small Sunshine Rug for Office Nursery Entryway Dorm • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Sonneten Visual Timer for Kids, 99 Minute Digital Cute Kids Visual Timer Classroom Timer for Homeschool Supplies Study Teaching Time Management Tool Countdown Count Up Timer, Blue 2Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Asago Magnetic Tiles Set, Magnet Blocks Building Toys, Safari Animals Magnetictile for Toddler 1-3 3-5, Assembly 3D Structure Jungle & Forest Theme, STEM Learning Toy for Kids Girls,Boys Age 3 4 5 6 7 • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Okuna Outpost 2 Pack Mint Magnetic File Holder, Wall File Folder Organizer for Refrigerator, Cabinets, Magazines, Mail, Paper, Letters, Office Supplies (10 x 13 In) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Magnetic Tiles 54PCS with 4 Arctic Animals Frozen Toys for Girls Ages 3-5 4-7 6-8 Magnet Building Blocks Kids Games STEM Princess Toys Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 2 $20.74
Vibrant Mermaid Sequin Fabric, Kid-Friendly Sensory Wall Panel for Kids, Ideal Items for Classroom, Home Activity and Autism Therapeutic Use, Fabric by The Yard, Sturdy & Reusable, Emerald + Gold • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Colarr 50 Pieces Metal Pen Holder Clips Self Adhesive Pen Pencil Organizer with Adjustable Spring Loop Manganese Steel Pen Clip for Whiteboard Refrigerator Erase Board Bulletin Board (Black) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ZOIIWA 12pcs Eucalyptus Calming Corner Classroom Poster Preschool Classroom Bulletin Board Feelings Chart for Kids Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations Educational Therapy Posters for Wall Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mental Health Kids Feelings and Emotions Educational Chart Throw Pillow Cover for Therapy Office School Counselor Office Calming Corner Decor,Mental Health Gifts for Girls Boys Kids,18x18 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Afumazi 8Pcs Felt Board Tile Bulletin Board Bar Strip for Wall, Self-Adhesive Memo Pin Board with 24Pushpins, Corkboard Strip for Office Home Classroom(Green) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wireless Doorbell by SadoTech – Waterproof Door Bells & Chimes Wireless Kit, 1000-ft Range,52 Door Bell Chimes, 4 Volume Levels with LED, Wireless Doorbells w/ 1 Receiver & 1 Button, Crosspoint, Black • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$253.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.72

Total project goal

$338.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$338.13

1 Donor

-$302.54

Donations toward project cost

-$287.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.59

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$0.00

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