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Mrs. Rabb from Mobile, AL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Room

Help me give my students items needed for the creation of a calming room for them.

  • $775 goal

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

My Project

I am requesting items needed for a calming space within my classroom. In this calming space students will need a chair to sit in while they calm down and/or to clear their mind, lighting to help them to relax and to see while reading, a fan because there isn’t in any AC in the space I would be using, books on handling emotions and stress, and essential oils and a warmer to also help them to calm down and relax. I am also requesting a room divider and small tables for this space.

At our school we have a lot of students with disabilities which includes anger management issues.

I feel having a safe space for them to go to instead of the office will be beneficial to them. The calming space should be a safe place where a student can go to calm him or herself using pre-taught strategies for a short amount of time.

The goal is to give the student a “time away” so that his behavior does not escalate any further. The calming space is a positive place that rewards students for keeping their emotions in check and using strategies to calm themselves so that learning can occur. If students are able to calm themselves and handle their emotions, there will be less school suspensions with will lead to less failures in our schools.

Mrs. Rabb Scarborough Model Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OSP Home Furnishings Wicker Papasan Chair with 360-Degree Swivel, Grey Frame with Black Cushion • Amazon Business $181.49 1 $181.49
Roundhill Furniture Black Japanese 4-Panel Screen Room Divider, Plum Blossom • Amazon Business $82.02 1 $82.02
VASAGLE Side Table with Storage, End Table with USB Ports and Outlets, Nightstand with Charging Station, Fabric Bags, for Living Room, Bedroom, Ebonized Oak Finish and Black ULET310B42 • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
VASAGLE Small Round Side End Table, Modern Nightstand with Fabric Basket, Bedside Table for Living Room Bedroom, Ebony Black and Slate Gray ULET223B01 • Amazon Business $55.39 1 $55.39
addlon Floor Lamp for Living Room with 3 Color Temperatures, Standing lamp with Linen lampshade for Bedroom, Office, Lamps with 9W LED Bulb Included - Black with Gray Lampshade • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
HOLMES 31" Manual Tower Fan, 70° Oscillation, 3 Speeds, 2-Hour Auto Shut-Off Timer, Adjustable Vents, Compact and Slim Profile, Carry Handle, Ideal for Cooling your Home, Bedroom or Office, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes - An Anger Management Book for Kids that Teaches Essential Steps to Manage Anger & Frustration - A Psychologist Recommended Book for Children Ages 3-10 • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set - Ultrasonic Diffuser & Top 10 Essential Oils - Modern Diffuser with 4 Timer & 7 Ambient Light Settings - Therapeutic Essential Oils - Matte Black • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Everyone Feels Anxious Sometimes - A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Inner Peace and Confidence - Anxiety Book for Children Ages 3-10 to Help Alleviate Worry • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes - Emotions Book for Kids Ages 3-10 Struggling With Sadness, Hopelessness, & Self-Confidence - Practical Tools to Help Children Manage Sadness and Unlock Happiness • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86

Materials cost

$573.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$658.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.17

Total project goal

$774.49

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