Help me give my students the supplies needed to make a calming, mock break room.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Molly's classroom raised $793
This project is fully funded
My Project
We are developing a calming break room that not only provides a sensory-friendly retreat for students who need a quiet space, but also integrates a vocational setting to promote life skills and independence. This space will serve as a dual-purpose environment, offering both relaxation and hands-on learning opportunities in a supportive setting.
Our goal is to foster independence, confidence, and career readiness while ensuring a supportive, stress-free experience.
This space will support students who require a calming environment while also helping develop real-world skills for future employment. By integrating vocational elements, we will empower students to build confidence and independence in an stress-free setting.
A mock break room for special needs students serves as a structured, yet calming environment where they can practice essential life and vocational skills while also having a space to self-regulate and decompress. This initiative helps students develop independence, social skills, and job readiness in a safe and supportive setting.
The calming break room will be a realistic workplace setting where students can learn and practice tasks such as organizing supplies, using kitchen appliances, cleaning up, and time management. It will also encourage workplace etiquette like taking appropriate breaks, following routines, and interacting with peers and supervisors while offering a calming retreat for students to take breaks when feeling overwhelmed, helping them return to tasks with renewed focus.
More than three‑quarters 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
ARCTIC CHEF RFR725 2 Door Apartment Size Refrigerator with Freezer, Stainless
• Amazon Business
$399.99
1
$399.99
Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottles - 3 Temperatures with Hot, Room & Cold Spouts, Child Safety Lock, LED Display with Empty Bottle Alert, Stainless Steel
• Amazon Business
$182.53
1
$182.53
NYHI 300 Pack 8 oz White Paper Disposable Coffee Cups Hot Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water Juice Espresso Tea Ideal for Water Coolers Party
• Amazon Business
$32.49
1
$32.49
Oliver's Kitchen ® Ice Cube Trays - 4 x Set of Ice Moulds - Flexible Base for Easy Release Ice Cubes - Save Freezer Space with Non-Spill Stackable Lids - Dishwasher Safe - BPA Free Silicone Ice Molds
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Materials cost
$634.49
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$674.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$118.94
Total project goal
$792.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$792.95
5 Donors
-$523.43
Donations toward project cost
-$472.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$50.67
Matching donations from our partners
-$236.76
Match offers toward project cost
-$201.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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