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Ms. Cookson from Laurel, MD 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 an inviting calming corner and safe space to go to with items to help when they feel disregulated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cookson's classroom raised $518

This project is fully funded

My Project

I would like to create a calming corner- a dedicated space in my classroom designed to provide a peaceful environment where students can take a moment to relax, recharge and regain emotional balance.

This space would be equipped with items that promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and support emotional well being.

In our fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to have a space where students can find peace, quiet and balance.

Whether a student needs a break from a busy classroom, a bad start to the day, upset over an incident with another student, overwhelmed with emotions they don't understand, or dealing with stress at home or in the classroom, students are often looking for a brief escape.

I am seeking donations for my little Kinders, so they have a warm place to go to help them regulate their frustrations in a safe environment so they can recenter and return to learning. Creating a welcoming place with a rug, a weighted stuffed animal, sensory toys, sand timer and other anxiety relief items will help students feel calmer, refreshed and better prepared to gain the assurance and confidence needed to understand, validate and cope with big emotions.

Ms. Cookson Montpelier Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Laurel, MD 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wildkin Kids Canvas Sling Bookshelf with Storage for Boys and Girls, Wooden Design Features Four Shelves and Two Drawers, Helps Keep Bedrooms, Playrooms, and Classrooms Organized (Natural with Blue) • Amazon Business $75.84 1 $75.84
Keet Plush Childrens Sofa with Accent Pillows, Navy 4 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $65.71 1 $65.71
Huggle Healers Sloth Weighted Stuffed Animals for Adults, Kids, Teens - 4.5 lbs Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs Weighted Plushies - Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety and Stress Relief • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Huggle Healers Weighted Elephant Stuffed Animal - 4.5 lbs Long Comforting Arms for Soothing Hugs - Premium Weighted Plushies, Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety & Stress Relief • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
5 Pcs Marcaron Colorful Hourglass, Sand Timers, Acrylic Hourglass Timer, 3/5/10/20/30 Minutes Sandglass for Classroom, Home, Kitchen, Office Decoration • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
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 $23.98 1 $23.98
Terrug Kids Rugs ABC Alphabet Carpet Playmat, Word Educational Area Rug, Non Slip Cute Cartoon Daycare Supplies, Kids Gift for Playroom, Classroom, Bedroom and Nursery (3x5 Feet) • Amazon Business $20.38 1 $20.38
GiftAmaz Multi-Sensory Mindful Maze Boards, Textured Sensory Calming Toys for Kid, Finger Path Breathing Board, Calming Corner Items Social Emotional Learning, Mindful Sensory Cardboard Box for Kid 3+ • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LIORQUE 60 Minute Visual Timer for Kids, Visual Countdown Timer for Classroom Office Kitchen with 'Rainbow' Pattern Design, Pomodoro Timer with Silent Operation (Batteries Included) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Breathing Light, Guided Meditation for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Anxiety Relief Items, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Toys for Kids, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Kasfalci See My Feelings Mirror,Shatterproof Mirror for Kids,Social Emotional Learning Emotion Flash Cards,Autism Learning Materials,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom &Home • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Toys for Kids Toddlers: Social Emotional Skills Learning Activities, Communication Feeling Toys for Home Classroom Must Haves, Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$381.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.62

Total project goal

$517.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$517.47

1 Donor

-$51.75

Donations toward project cost

-$43.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.76

match offer

-$465.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$395.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.86

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