Help me give my students calming tools to address their anxiety in a subtle and effective way.
$296 goal
This project expired on January 26, 2025.
This project expired on January 26, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Calm Strips are innovative tools that can significantly enhance classroom environments by promoting focus and emotional regulation among students. These tactile strips, which can be attached to desks or tables, provide a discreet way for students to manage stress and anxiety through sensory engagement. When students feel overwhelmed or distracted, they can use the Calm Strips to refocus their energy, helping them return to their tasks with improved concentration. This tactile experience can be particularly beneficial for students who struggle with attention challenges or sensory processing issues, allowing them to create a personal calming strategy that supports their learning.
Moreover, Calm Strips fosters a culture of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in the classroom.
By encouraging students to recognize their feelings and seek out strategies for self-soothing, teachers can create a more supportive and understanding environment. This practice not only benefits individual students but also contributes to a positive classroom atmosphere where everyone feels empowered to express their needs. As students learn to navigate their emotions effectively, they become more resilient and better equipped to engage with their peers and their learning, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes and social dynamics.
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
33 students impacted
Boost your odds
Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.
You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.
Calm Strips: Original SCHOOL PACK 120 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$100.00
2
$200.00
Materials cost
$200.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$18.30
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$251.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.35
Total project goal
$295.65
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Van Sant (Butler) and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":296,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/calm-strips/8837264/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":33,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-249270948","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Santa Maria","teachersOnPage":[8336261],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8837264,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":53871,"schoolName":"George Washington Battles Elementary School","authorIds":{"8336261":{"owner":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8837264],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":21899003,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":427,"proposalURL":"project/real-learning-is-messy/9870299/","proposalTitle":"Real Learning is Messy!","proposalId":9870299},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8336261,"schoolCounty":"Santa Barbara","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}
