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Ms. Brennan from Bridgeport CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner to Manage Big Feelings

Help me give my students different tools to create a calming corner in our classroom.

  • 2 donors
  • $445 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

The world can feel overwhelming for all of us at times. That is especially true for children with communication and learning difficulties, many of whom experience frustration and disappointment when they struggle to express their BIG feelings.

Emotional Regulation Skills: A calming corner provides a designated space where students can learn to identify and regulate their emotions.

By acknowledging and expressing their feelings in a safe environment, my students can develop essential emotional regulation skills, enabling them to manage their emotions effectively.

Encourages Self-responsibility: The presence of a calming corner empowers children to take responsibility for their emotions, reactions, and choices. By allowing students to choose calming strategies independently, they learn to control their responses when feeling overwhelmed, promoting self-awareness and self-regulation.

Promotes Independence and Confidence: Encouraging students to use the calming corner without judgment fosters independence and confidence in managing their emotions. By practicing coping strategies in a supportive environment, students gain the skills and assurance to handle challenging situations effectively.

Ms. Brennan
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Gaming, Reading, and Watching TV, Sonoma Lounge, Microsuede - Chocolate • Amazon Business $99.20 2 $198.40
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.62 1 $27.62
36 Pieces Mini Alphabet Beanbags 0-9 Number Beanbags Alphabet Bean Bags Learn Numbers Classroom Bean Bags Learn Letters Preschool Beanbags Multicolor Preschool Learning and Education Toys • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $17.67 1 $17.67
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
B BBPM Classroom Must Haves Throw Pillow Covers Set of 2 - Calming Corner School Counselor Office Mental Health Pillow Decor Calm Down Corner Items for Home Kids Dutch Velvet 18x18 Inch • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Squishy Toys with Expression - Emotion Sensory Toys for Stress Relief, Therapy Fidget Stress Balls, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Fidgets for Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Nogrit Counseling Office Must Haves Throw Pillow Cover, Calming Corner, Mental Health Pillowcase Decor for Home Kids,Mental Health Counselor Gifts, Calming Corner Items Kids Pillow Covers 18x18 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sensory Squishy Fidget Toys with Autism: OleOletOy 7 Pack Fruit Sensory Toy for Calm Down Corner, Squishy Toys Sensory Bean Bags for ADD/ADHD, Classroom Prize, Party Favors, and Travel Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Disney Frozen 2 Pop Adventures (Series Will Vary) Surprise Blind Box with Crystal-Shaped Case & Favorite Frozen Characters, Toy for Kids 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $5.96 1 $5.96

Materials cost

$342.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.69

Total project goal

$444.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$444.59

1 Donor

-$222.30

Donations toward project cost

-$188.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.34

match offer

-$222.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$188.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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