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Ms. Courtney from Waterford Twp MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Calm With Me and You'll See a World of Relaxation

Help me give my students materials to create a calming space so they can practice self regulation. The bubble tower will create a space that is inviting and peaceful. The sensory materials will help to serve ALL children.

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My Project

Preschool is many children's first school experience and presents a special opportunity that can set them up for success at an early age. With the materials (sensory toys, calming kit) we are hoping to create a space for all students that is safe and inviting when they need a minute to themselves. In a world that seems to move at the speed of light we must take the time to slow down to help our young learners process it all. Our school is dedicated to working with children and families on emotional intelligence through the use of a Mood Meter both in the classroom and at home. The addition of a calm space will ensure children have the proper resources to learn how understand, label and regulate their emotions.

Here in preschool we work on our ABC's and 123's ;but we cannot forget to teach emotions and self regulation you see.

Everyday our children encounter experiences with open-ended materials that foster development in all areas. Though in preschool especially we spend a good chunk of our day problem solving with children. We use Highscope's six steps to conflict resolution to guide our practice and support children in solving conflicts with one another. The calming space will be helpful in providing a choice for students to reach a state of calm before tackling BIG feelings.

We thank you for taking the time to read our story and hope you can pass along our story so we can create a calming space for the children.

Ms. Courtney
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4FT LED Bubble Tube Floor Lamp Extra Large Aquarium Lamp with 10 Fish and Remote Control 20 Light Changes Tall Water Tower Tank Night Light for Bedroom Office Gift for Kids Men Women • Amazon Business $111.99 1 $111.99
FF431 - Moods Emotions Puzzle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
EE985X - Classroom Calming Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
AA708 - Moods Emotions Mirrors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Sensory Worry Stones - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.26 1 $33.26
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
hand2mind ColorMix Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Toddler Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner (Set of 3) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Rainbow Giant Stress Ball for Adults and Kids, 5-Inch Jumbo Squishy Stress Relief Ball Fidget Toy, Anti Stress Sensory Ball Squeeze Toy for Boys and Girls (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
9 Pcs Classroom Breathing Posters Calming Corner Posters Mindfulness Therapy Office Decor Calm Down Corner Wall Art Feelings Chart for Kids Educational Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Big Feelings • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91

Materials cost

$432.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.69

Total project goal

$551.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$551.26

1 Donor

-$551.26

Donations toward project cost

-$468.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.69

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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