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Ms. Kopal from Reno, NV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Corner

Help me give my students a place to calm down when feeling overwhelmed.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kopal's classroom raised $596

This project is fully funded

My Project

We have created a calming corner at our school. This is a place where students can excuse themselves from class when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed. We have found that students are using this space often and have appreciated having a safe place to just take a moment. Additionally, teachers have recommended the space to students, and have sent students down when they notice a student might need a break.

Items requested would help add additional items for them to use to calm down, as well as restock items that may get lost.

Also requested was a variety of snacks. These will be used as incentives for students when they are making positive choices, as well as to offer students who may be hungry due to missed meals.

Ms. Kopal Darrel C Swope Middle School Grades 6-8 Reno, NV View local requests 999 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SensoryMoon Large LED Jellyfish Lava Lamp Aquarium - Electric Round Jellyfish Tank Mood Light with 3 Fake Glowing Jelly Fish, 20 Color Changing Remote, Ocean Wave Projector - Plug in Kids Night Light • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Assorted Chips | Potato Chips, Pretzels, Popcorn, And Healthy Snacks | Packs | Chips Variety Pack 50 Count | 50 Different Chips Individual Bags | Niro Assortment | Receive 50 Bags Selected From The Picture • Amazon Business $58.20 1 $58.20
Healthy Snacks, (Care Package 66 Count) Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings, – Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Calm Strips: Special CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $24.37 1 $24.37
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Blue) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
12 Pack Funny Sensory Fidget Toys,Deformable Chain DIY Robot Spinners Fingertip Stress Relief Gyro Toy Birthday Gifts Goodie Bag Easter Basket Stuffers Classroom Prizes Party Favors for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toy Axolotls • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
16 Pieces Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Bike Chain Toys Anxiety Relief Bike Chain for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism, Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.76 1 $14.76
Pop Fidget Toys Ball Its Pop Toy 9 PCS, Party Favors Easter Basket Stuffers Pop Ball It Bulk 3D Squeeze Toys Squishy Balls Fidget Toy Sensory Toys Stress Balls Fidgets Packs Kids Toys Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toys (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Relaxation - Expanding Sphere for Kids & Adult • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
Infinity Cube Sensory Fidget Toy, Sensory Tool EDC Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults, Cool Mini Gadget Best for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Unique Idea That is Light on The Fingers and Hands • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
9Pcs Magnetic Rings Fidget Toys Adult Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Stress Toy Pack,Fidget Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy,Toys for Ages 8-13,Teens Kids Gift 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boy Girl • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Fidget Dodecagon –12-Side Fidget Toys Cube Relieves Stress and Anxiety Anti Depression Cube for Children and Adults with ADHD ADD OCD Autism (B2 Black Colorful) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls, Color Changing Resistance Fidget Toys Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys Squishy Toy (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Rainbow Giant Stress Balls for Adults - 3.75 Inch Large Stress Balls for Kids Squishy Toys Ball Anxiety Stress Relief Fidget Toy Sensory Ball Squeeze Toy for Boys Girls (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CHESLICR Autism Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Toddler Adluts, Autistic Travel Toys Puzzle Ball ADHD Small Quiet Cool Stress Toy Stocking Stuffer Gift for Boy Girl 3+ Year Old • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$461.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.31

Total project goal

$595.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.38

1 Donor

-$595.38

Donations toward project cost

-$506.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.31

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