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Mrs. Casebolt from Lexington KY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Calm Down Tools

Help me give my students fidget tubes, toys, balls, posters, and other tools they need to calm down. I am excited to use the hand held mirrors so students can see what their feelings look like.

  • $347 goal

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My Students

I have 18 wonderful 1st graders. This is their first year in school full time. They love to work together and in centers. They are hard working and try their best. I want them to be engaged in everything they do. COVID 19 has put a lot of mental stress on all of us. I have noticed my students are lacking calm down strategies/skills. I want to give the the tools they need to calm down, reset and get back to work.

My Project

My students come to me from all different backgrounds, home lives, experiences and some of them trauma. First graders are not always able to articulate what is wrong or bothering them.

These tools (bubble timers, fidgets, sensory balls, stretchy tubes/balls) will give them the tools they need to work through some of their feelings/sensory needs.

I am very excited to also introduce/teach them different feelings with the feelings flip book and exercise activity cards.

When they are have feelings they need to work through they can go to the calm down area. They will use these tools to relax and rest.

Mrs. Casebolt
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $34.68 1 $34.68
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6" • Amazon Business $11.97 2 $23.94
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Colors May Vary for Yoga Anxiety Relaxation Expands from 5.6" to 12", Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift • Amazon Business $10.76 2 $21.52
Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls by YoYa Toys - 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with DNA Spiky Textures (3-Pack) Colorful Sensory Toy and Stress Relief for Kids, Adults - Squeezy Water Beads - Promote Calm Focus for ADHD, Autism • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Thought-Spot I Know What to Do Feeling/Moods Book & Poster; Different Moods/Emotions; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices; Laminated (FLIPBOOK) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Help Children to Calm and Focus • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Sensory Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler Toy 3 Pcs. Set - Best Fidget Tool for Kids and Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Relaxation, Pack of Calming Toy for Toddlers with Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, 3 Double Sided Breathing Boards with Finger Paths, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Board, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
LESONG Sensory Toy for Toddlers Kids 12 Pack, Water Beads Toys Anxiety Relief for ADHD & Autism Children, Learning Toys for 3,4-Year-Olds Shapes, Colors Preschool Educational, Bean Bags Stress Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fidget Toys and Sensory Toys by BUNMO - Textured Stretchy Strings and Super Sensory Fidget Toys. Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids. Ideal Stocking Stuffers & Stocking Stuffers for Teens - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BunMo Multi Item Stretchy Strings Christmas Stocking Stuffers Fidget Toy 6PK - Calming Stocking Stuffers Anxiety Relief Items. Ideal Boys Stocking Stuffers or Girls Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VANREYIN Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy,Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever Silicone Stress Reliever Toy,Squeeze Sensory Toy (Square Style) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$253.11

Vendor shipping charges

$7.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.00

Total project goal

$346.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$346.66

7 Donors

-$274.76

Donations toward project cost

-$237.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.46

match offer

-$67.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$57.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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