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Ms. Victoria from Staten Island, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm and Cozy Corner

Help me give my students a therapeutic and sensory friendly environment where they can build coping skills and learn to self-regulate in a calm and cozy space!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,495 still needed

expires Sep 22

  • 2 donors
  • $1,495 still needed
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Many of my students suffer from anxiety, and at times lack the ability to self regulate their emotions. This can greatly impact focus in the classroom and often leads to disruptive behaviors. Despite the resilience of children, I find my students lacking the ability to navigate social and/or emotional situations, and often as a result, they face academic challenges.

I seek to support my students' development of coping skills by providing them with a therapeutic and sensory-friendly environment.

Some of my students present with behavioral impairments, as well as learning disabilities, which can often trigger an emotional outburst. My Social-Emotional Learning room is designed to help my students feel secure and calm throughout the school day, and to facilitate the de-escalation of crisis behavior. My school’s emphasis is on addressing the SEL needs of our students, which promotes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, etc. I utilize a mindfulness approach which focuses on a student's moment to moment awareness of what they are experiencing. It helps students to focus on their breathing, and become more keenly aware of themselves and their surroundings.

Being a Title I school presents its own challenges, as many of our families are in need of these supports for their children throughout the day. Some items that will support my students include a sensory bubble wall that will create a calming environment for my students, comfortable seating and a tent where students can relax and will ensure a warm and inviting space for them to relax. These items support sensory input, and provide a safe, calming space which helps to alleviate anxiety that many students struggle with. Additionally, it will set the peaceful tone for de-escalation of disruptive behaviors.

Ms. Victoria PS 54 Charles W Leng Grades PreK-2

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners Soft Tufted Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Navy, 10488-NV • Amazon Business $169.99 3 $509.97
Playlearn Acrylic Sensory Bubble Wall – 35” x 20” Wall Mounted Bubble Lamp – LED Lamp • Amazon Business $349.00 1 $349.00
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Teardrop Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 2 $258.00
Well Woven Clouds Rug Blue 6' x 9' Apollo Kids Collection • Amazon Business $140.00 1 $140.00
besrey Kids Tent, Teepee Play Tent with Lights and Padded Mat, Portable Cotton Tipi for Indoor Reading and Playtime • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99

Materials cost

$1,313.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,376.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$242.92

Total project goal

$1,619.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,619.49

2 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$106.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $1,494.49

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