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Ms. Iverson from Minneapolis, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Minds and Bodies

Help me give my students tools and resources including beanbag chairs, a mirror and fidgets to create growth in their abilities to calm their minds and bodies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Iverson's classroom raised $423

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are smart, wonderful little people. These materials will support our social emotional instruction, and allow them to explore tools in a calm safe space as they learn to regulate both their bodies and their minds. Students will use these tools to find what works for them to be calm and more successful at school.

Students given instruction, tools and strategies to regulate their minds and bodies are more successful in their academic learning.

These tools also align with student's IEP goals, supporting them working towards age appropriate ways to manage their emotions.

Project tagged as

Minneapolis, MN
Grades PreK-2
Social Emotional Learning
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Iverson Cityview Community 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Big Joe Classic Beanbag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $34.00 2 $68.00

hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $39.05 1 $39.05

hand2mind Finger Focus Highlighter, Dyslexia Tools For Kids, Guided Reading Strips, ADHD Tools, Colored Overlays for Reading, Reading Tools for Kids, Calm strips, Homeschool Supplies (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.56 3 $34.68

Sterilite 28308002 3 Drawer Cart, White Frame with Clear Drawers and Black Casters, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $30.96 1 $30.96

hand2mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kits for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Fidget Tube, Mini Glow Sticks, Play Foam, Stress Ball, Fidget Links, Fidget Cubes & Spring (128 Pieces) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

IRIS USA 5.9 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Latching Lid, Stackable Nestable Shoe Box Tote Shoebox Closet Organization School Art Supplies - Clear, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $29.74 1 $29.74

hand2mind Learn About Feelings Set, Social Skills Games for Kids, 10 Social Emotional Learning Activities, 30 Emotion Cards, 1 Feelings Chart, Calming Corner, Play Therapy Games, Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $19.18 1 $19.18

9 Calming Corner Classroom Posters, Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Decor ,Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Wall Art for Kids Toddler Classroom Preschool Homeschool Decoration, Feelings Chart For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95

hand2mind Colors and Shapes Sensory Pad, Shape Sorter Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Calming Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Unique Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88

4 Pieces Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87

Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy, Calming Toy, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE Piece (Assorted) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost			$324.28
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.86
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$359.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$63.38
Total project goal			$422.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$422.52
2 Donors			-$208.32
Donations toward project cost			-$200.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
match offer			-$186.26
Match offer toward project cost			-$158.32
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.94
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$27.94
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Calming Minds and Bodies

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My Project

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

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.