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Ms. Humphries from Boise, ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm, Create, Learn: Supporting the Whole Student

Help me give my students my students a calm and creative classroom with SEL tools, essential supplies, and STEM building kits.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Humphries's classroom raised $1,112

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students thrive when they feel safe, supported, and inspired. This project brings together everything they need to succeed — calming SEL resources to manage emotions, basic classroom supplies to keep our day running smoothly, and engaging STEM kits to spark curiosity and hands-on learning.

With your support, I can create a calm-down corner where students can take a break, regulate their emotions, and return ready to learn.

We’ll also have the pencils, markers, and other everyday tools that are so often taken for granted — but make a big difference. Finally, with STEM building supplies, students will have opportunities to explore, invent, and collaborate.

Your donation helps build a well-rounded, welcoming, and creative classroom environment where all learners can shine. Thank you for believing in them!

Ms. Humphries McMillan 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.

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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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO CLASSIC Large Creative Brick Box Building Set (10698) • Staples $59.99 5 $299.95
ECR4Kids The Surf Storage Rack, Classroom Furniture, Silver, 30-Piece • Amazon Business $149.39 1 $149.39
Humble Crew Toy Storage 20-Bin Organizer, Espresso/White • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Crayola© Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayon Classpack© • Nasco $31.96 1 $31.96
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 2 $28.42
4E's Novelty 3 Pack Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy - Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
Prang Shades of Me Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.56 6 $21.36
hand2mind Sounds of Rain Sensory Tubes • Quill.com $21.05 1 $21.05
Breathing Pal 'Penny'- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep Aid for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
2 Pack Magnetic Bookshelf for Whiteboard Classroom, Black Magnetic Floating Book Shelves Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Kids Room Teacher Classroom • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
GiftAmaz Multi-Sensory Mindful Maze Boards, Textured Sensory Calming Toys for Kid, Finger Path Breathing Board, Calming Corner Items Social Emotional Learning, Mindful Sensory Cardboard Box for Kid 3+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience (A Million Mistakes Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
9 Pcs Classroom Breathing Posters Calming Corner Posters Mindfulness Therapy Office Decor Calm Down Corner Wall Art Feelings Chart for Kids Educational Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Tactile Sensory Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner Classroom, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Grtard 20 Pack 25LBS Black Magnetic Hooks Neodymium Magnet Hooks, Strong Magnetic Hooks for Hanging, Magnets with Hooks for Home, Kitchen, Workplace, School, Office-Diameter 16mm • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$832.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $50.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$944.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.74

Total project goal

$1,111.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,111.62

1 Donor

-$994.61

Donations toward project cost

-$944.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$117.01

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