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Mrs. Kongable from Mount Holly, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Kongable's classroom raised $704

Calm Down Corner for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students a calm down corner to help them with their sensory needs.

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Mrs. Kongable Ida Rankin Elementary School
Mount Holly, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

A calm-down corner would be a valuable addition to my special education classroom because my students have unique sensory and emotional needs that can make the school environment overwhelming. Bright lights, loud noises, crowded spaces, and changes in routine can sometimes lead to anxiety, frustration, or sensory overload. A calm-down corner would provide a safe, designated space where students can recognize their emotions, regulate their bodies, and use calming strategies before returning to learning. It would not be a place to avoid work, but rather a space where students can develop important lifelong skills for managing their emotions and sensory needs.

This space would directly support my students' ability to learn and participate in the classroom.

When students become overwhelmed, it can be difficult for them to communicate, follow directions, or engage academically. Sensory tools such as fidgets, noise-reducing headphones, soft seating, visual supports, and breathing activities can help students regain control and become ready to learn. Teaching students how to recognize and manage their emotions can increase independence, improve classroom behavior, and reduce lost instructional time.

As a Title I school, our students deserve access to resources that remove barriers to learning and help them succeed. A calm-down corner would be a meaningful investment in my students' academic, emotional, and sensory needs. It would create a welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued, and understood. By providing this space and the tools needed to use it, we can empower our students with strategies that support them not only in the classroom, but throughout their educational journey.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Kongable Ida Rankin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mount Holly, NC 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Classic Color,Round) • Amazon Business $49.67 4 $198.68
Flagship Carpets Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Black & Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $171.90 1 $171.90
Maitys 4 Pcs Stadium Seats for Bleachers with Back Support, Foldable Padded Chair for Stadium with 5 Adjustable Positions, Portable Floor Seating Chair for Camping, Concert, Classroom (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $123.99 1 $123.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Sensory Toys, Travel Toys, Quiet Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Anxiety Relief Items for Kids, Toddler Stocking Stuffers, for Kids • Amazon Business $24.76 1 $24.76

Materials cost

$519.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$597.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.46

Total project goal

$703.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $703.09

1 Donor

-$703.09

Donations toward project cost

-$597.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.46

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