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Ms. Caracola from Deland, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Down Boxes for Every Classroom

Help me give my students A variety of tools including sensory and visual aids that they need to help manage their emotions and reduce stress by donating to provide calm down boxes for every teachers classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Caracola's classroom raised $1,253

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love about our students is their resilience, creativity, and willingness to learn. Every student is unique and has their own strengths and challenges, which is what makes them special.

The calm down boxes will make a difference in their learning by providing them with tools and resources to manage their emotions and anxiety.

When students are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it can be difficult for them to focus on their learning. By giving them access to calming activities and tools, they can regain their focus and feel more confident in their abilities.

For example, a student who struggles with test anxiety may benefit from using a stress ball or breathing exercise before an exam. A student who is feeling frustrated or overwhelmed during a lesson may benefit from taking a few minutes to engage in a mindfulness activity, such as deep breathing. The motion bubblers will provide a calming visual experience as students watch the colorful liquid flow and settle. The timers will allow students to track their progress and manage their time during relaxation exercises.

These visual aids and sensory experiences are important for students because they can be highly effective in helping to calm their minds and regulate their emotions. By incorporating these tools into every classroom, we will be providing students with a holistic approach to managing their emotions and reducing stress.

Overall, these materials can help create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all students, allowing them to reach their full potential and achieve academic success.

Ms. Caracola Freedom 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.

Deland, FL 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

800 students impacted 22donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ZHBWOW 10Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play Mini Baby Fidget Toys, Easter Basket Stuffers for Toddler, Calming Desk Toys,Small Coolest Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $39.85 10 $398.50
12 Pack Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back Big LCD Display Loud Alarm Minute Second Count Up Countdown with ON/Off Switch for Kitchen, Homework, Exercise, Game(12 White) • Amazon Business $28.99 9 $260.91
Sterilite 6 Qt Clear Plastic Stackable Storage Bin w/White Latching Lid Organizing Solution, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $27.01 8 $216.08
50 Pcs Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Reusable Textured Tactile Rough Calming Strips for Fidgeting, Restless Energy, & Focus, Calm Stickers for Kids, Fidget Toys for Classroom Desk • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
48 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers 12 Styles Breath Cute Fidget Textured Strips Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Adults Kids (Vivid) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
78Pcs Fidget Sensory Toys Party Favors for Kids Toddler Toys Fidget Toys Bulk Stress Toys Classroom Prizes Pop Fidget Keychain Stocking Pinata Stuffers Birthday Carnival Treasure Reliever Anti-Anxiety • Amazon Business $14.39 2 $28.78
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
100 Pcs Mini Colorful Monkey Noodle Stretchy String Fidget Toys Sensory Toys Soft Stress Relief Toy Elastic Strings Fidget Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Gift Treasure Box Toys (Classic) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$1,019.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,064.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$187.85

Total project goal

$1,252.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,252.35

11 Donors

-$1,067.35

Donations toward project cost

-$932.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.60

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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