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Mrs. Muhammad-Branch from Raleigh, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Muhammad-Branch's classroom raised $766

Calming Corner

Help me give my students a "Calming Corner" where they can take a moment away from the day’s demands, to regain composure and recenter their thoughts and emotions.

Mrs. Muhammad-Branch Preeminent Charter School

Raleigh, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Children process a vast amount of sensory information daily. For some, this can be overwhelming, leading to sensory overload and emotional outbursts. Calming Corners provides a sensory-friendly area that helps students filter out the chaos and focus on regaining their emotional balance. The sensory benefits are countless but include:

Visual Calm: Soft lighting and muted colors can reduce visual stimulation. 
Auditory Relief: Quiet spaces or the use of headphones can dampen the overwhelming noise of a busy classroom. 
Tactile Engagement: Access to stress balls or soft textures can offer comfort and grounding. 
Mindfulness Activities: ‘Time-in’ time is a great opportunity for students to do some breathing or movement to return to the center. 
Proprioceptive Input: Cozy furniture or weighted blankets can provide pressure that is calming to many children. 
Calming Corners are more than just a space; they are a testament to the evolving understanding of children’s emotional needs in an educational setting. In the ever-evolving education landscape, incorporating calming corners represents a thoughtful and proactive approach to student well-being. By acknowledging the diverse emotional needs of students and providing them with a dedicated space to navigate their feelings, educators can create a more holistic and supportive learning environment. As the saying goes, stressed brains can’t learn, and in the calm corners of our classrooms, students can find the balance needed to thrive academically and emotionally.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 1 donor

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Raleigh, NC
Grades 3-5
English Language Learning
Literature & Writing
Charter School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Muhammad-Branch Preeminent Charter School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Raleigh, NC 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

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Orange (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00

Fellowes Spectra 125 Thermal Laminator 12.5 Width Silver/Black (FLW5739701) • Staples $85.99 1 $85.99

SIDUCAL Portable Standing Desk Adjustable Height, Rolling Computer Desk on Wheels, Mobile Home Office Workstation with USB Ports and Outlets, Laptop Cart for Standing or Sitting, 31.5" x 23.6" Black • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99

CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,3 Mil | Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45

BIC Gelocity Quick Dry Colored Gel Pens, 0.7mm, Black Ink Pens, Pack of 24 | Fast Drying Ink & Comfortable Grip Gelocity Pens, Teacher Supplies and School Supplies for Classrooms and Office Desks • Amazon Business $28.54 1 $28.54

loukin Dry Erase Cleaner, 17 fl oz Whiteboard Spray with Cloth, 2 Pack | AP Certified, ASTM D4236, Low Odor, Effective Cleaning, Mild Formula, Atomizing Nozzle, Classroom Office Home Use • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79

Hadley Designs Reading Posters for Classroom Elementary and Library Decor - 6 Reading Corner Decor for Classroom Decorations, Reading Strategies Library Posters, Chalkboard Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Assorted Ink Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 60-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Comfortable Writing, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04

Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils, Write Bros. Classic Number 2 Pencil, 0.7mm, 24 Count - Classroom Supplies, Back to School, Great for Standardized Tests • Amazon Business $4.71 2 $9.42

Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Low-Odor, Squeak-Free, 8 Count - Office Presentation, Back to School, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost			$556.80
Vendor shipping charges			$12.45
Sales tax			$43.43
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.35
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$651.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$114.89
Total project goal			$765.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$765.92
1 Donor			-$765.92
Donations toward project cost			-$651.03
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$114.89
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Calming Corner

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