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Mrs. Formolo-Carriere from Marquette, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Down Kits!

Help me give my students access to calming materials within their classrooms. This will allow them to stay in their rooms when they are feeling overwhelmed.

  • $711 goal

This project expired on January 9, 2025.

This project expired on January 9, 2025.

My Project

Calm down kits help to keep students regulated. With these products students will have access to calming techniques within their own classrooms. The goal of my project is to provide every room with access to their own calm down kit. For example, if a student is having a hard time learning, the calm down kit will provide coping mechanisms to regulate the child back to a learning brain. The students in this school are so special because they want to learn and they want to grow. They just need our help and the help of these classroom tools to do so.

Mrs. Formolo-Carriere Superior Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Marquette, MI View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 230 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 8 $79.92
Janmercy Pressure Vest for Kids Sensory Compression Vest for Kids Children(Dinosaur, Medium) • Amazon Business $24.79 3 $74.37
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 7 $68.32
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set; social emotional learning; compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
LESONG Sensory Squishy Toys Kids Toddlers - Fidget Toys Sensory Tubes Calming Down Tools Filled with Goo, Glitter, Small Fidget Keychain Toys - School Students Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
KLT Stress Balls: 32 Pack Mini Squishy Ball for Stress Relief, Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toy, Bulk Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Xhamuon 23 Inch Sloth 3.5 Lbs Weighted Plush, Sloth 3.5 Lbs Weighted Stuffed Animal Plushies Cartoon Sloth Plush Pillow Decor Easter Gift for Adults Kids • Amazon Business $17.68 1 $17.68
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$563.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.61

Total project goal

$710.74

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