You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Shates from Reno, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Shates is requesting

Calming Corner Refresh!

Help me give my students an incredible calming corner and reading area were they can destress and read!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shates's classroom raised $967

This project is fully funded

My Project

We have an amazing group of students in my fourth grade class this year! They are bright, witty, fun, and full of energy. They also come with worries and concerns about the present and future. Because they come in this amazing package wrapped in worry, I have found them using our class calming corner more than ever! Due to this tremendous use, our calming corner is in need of a refresh!

One of the supplies we need to refresh our calming corner is a new assortment of figit items.

These help my students reset from things like playground disagreements, friends issues, curriculum stress like new math concepts, and even family and home life issues.

This area is also our class reading area and is in need of a new rug to liven up the space and some new bean bag chairs to replace the old ones that are falling apart. This is a well loved space by all and serves as a social emotional grounding area at any time of the day, something my students truly deserve!

Thank you in advance for supporting my incredible students!

Mrs. Shates Donner Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Reno, NV View local requests

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Shates is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids Peaceful Spaces Leaf Rug - Light Blue - Rectangle Classroom Carpet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $473.36 1 $473.36
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $54.43 4 $217.72
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
18Pcs Magnetic Rings Fidget Toys Spinner Set Easter Basket Stuffers,Finger Magnet Rings Endless Hours of Fun ADHD Stress Relief Fidget Spinner for Relieve Anxiety Birthday for Adults Teens Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
(120 Pack) GONGYIHONG Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set 7 Pack. Stress Relief Relieve Anxiety Tools Bundle Figette Toys with Fidget Pad, Cube with Infinity, Magnetic Ring, Fidget Box Bulk Figit, Game for Kids Adults Kill Time • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Dr.Kbder Fidget Toys Adults Set, Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids Teen Autism Sensory Toys Pack with Figette Cube Figits Ring Classroom ADHD Stress Relief Toys, Cool Gadget Desk Spinner Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$780.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.01

Total project goal

$966.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $966.75

1 Donor

-$966.75

Donations toward project cost

-$821.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

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. Shates and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NV","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/calming-corner-refresh/9132210/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":24,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Shates","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1029145355","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Reno","teachersOnPage":[5666913],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9132210,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":63494,"schoolName":"Donner Springs Elementary School","authorIds":{"5666913":{"owner":"Mrs. Shates","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9132210],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5666913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630166590427","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21243737,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":5666913,"schoolCounty":"Washoe","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NV","name":"Nevada"}}