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Ms. Canton from Kapaau, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a calming corner so that they have a safe space to calm their emotions, de-stress, learn coping skills, talk about their feelings, and feel supported and loved.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Canton's classroom raised $578

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My Students

The students at my school are largely of Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander descent. We live in a small, isolated, rural town in Hawaii. Hawaiian culture means so much to my students and is an integral part of our school community. We teach and live Hawaiian values every day at our school. My students are brave, kind, respectful, and resilient. My students deal with a range of issues impacting our community and families, including trauma, domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, limited resources, and more.

My Project

These materials will be used to create a calming corner in the school counselor's office where students can come to calm down when they are stressed, angry, or anxious. The furry rug, pillows, and sea salt lamp will create a calming, nurturing space, while also serving as sensory tools to help students de-stress and feel safe. The coloring books and fidget toys will be used as calming and self-regulation tools. The posters will create a healthy, positive, uplifting environment so students know they have value and they matter. Through access to the calming corner materials, students will develop skills including self-awareness, self-regulation, stress and anger management, and emotion identification and expression. In these challenging times when rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are high, a focus on mental health is critical. The calming corner will provide our students with a safe, supportive place to de-stress, self-soothe, talk about what's going on for them, and learn skills to take care of themselves and their emotions in a healthy way so that they can become healthy, functional adults.

Ms. Canton Kohala Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kapaau, HI View local requests

More than half 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

155 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carvapet Shaggy Soft Faux Sheepskin Fur Area Rugs Floor Mat Luxury Beside Carpet for Bedroom Living Room 5ft x 7ft, Grey • Amazon Business $114.89 1 $114.89
Adult Coloring Book Bundle with 8 Deluxe Coloring Books for Adults and Teens (Over 250 Stress Relieving Patterns). • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
Cheer Collection Set of 2 Shaggy Long Hair Throw Pillows - Super Soft and Plush Faux Fur Accent Pillows - 20 x 20 inches, White • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $28.75 1 $28.75
Miroword Fidget Toys Pack, Bubble Fidget Toys, Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults, Popper Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Set for Birthday Party(33 Pcs) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sweet Home Collection Plush Pillow Faux Fur Soft and Comfy Throw Pillow (2 Pack), White • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
LEVOIT Kana Himalayan Salt Lamp, Pink Rock Large Crystal Natural Himilian Gift Night Light (ETL Certified) Touch Dimmer, 2 Extra Bulbs, Rubber Wood Base • Amazon Business $21.15 1 $21.15
Designs by Maria Inc. Colorful Self Inspirational Wall Art Prints Motivational (Unframed) | Set of 6 (8x10) for Boys (Option 2) • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids, ADHD, Anti-Stress Toys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set, 25 Pcs., Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools Bundle for Kids and Adults, Marble and Mesh, Pack of Squeeze Balls, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Crayola Colored Pencils Adult Coloring Set, Gift, 100 Count • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
HPNIUB Watercolor Words Inspirational Quote Modern Typography Art Print Set of 3 (8”X10”) Canvas Painting，Motivational Quote Phrases Wall Art Poster for Nursery or Kids Room Playroom Decor，No Frame • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fidget Toy with Popping Sound Rainbow Square Push Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys Pack for Anxiety & Stress Relief Autism Learning Materials,Squeeze Toy for Kids Teens Office Older • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
3PC Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy ，a Special Multi Shaped High Grade Soft Silicone Extrusion Toy Suitable for All Ages，Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Toy for Kids and Adults（Blue &Green &Purple ） • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Coloring Book for Teens: Get Creative, Be Inspired, Have Fun, and Chill Out (Teen Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Coloring Book For Teens: Anti-Stress Designs Vol 5 (Coloring Books For Teens) (Volume 5) • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
An Inspirational Colouring Book For Everyone: Be Fearless In The Pursuit Of What Sets Your Soul On Fire • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Girl Power Coloring Book: An Inspirational Coloring Book for Teenage Girls, Tweens and Young Women with Motivational and Uplifting Quotes • Amazon Business $6.09 1 $6.09

Materials cost

$410.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.96

Sales tax

 $18.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.67

Total project goal

$577.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.80

5 Donors

-$484.27

Donations toward project cost

-$427.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.89

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

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