We serve a diverse group of students from various backgrounds. Many of our students face challenges both inside and outside the classroom that can impact their ability to focus and succeed academically. I am committed to supporting their emotional well-being so they can thrive in their education.
I am seeking support to create a dedicated space where students can go when they feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or simply need a moment to calm down before returning to class.
This safe space is needed to help students de-escalate and regain their focus.
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
West Bend Theater Popcorn Machine, 4 Quart
• School Specialty
$128.24
1
$128.24
Alpine Corporation MSY114A Rainbow Metal Bistro Set w Two, Table: 24" L x 24" W x 28" H Chair: 16" L 18" W x 32" H
• Amazon Business
$128.00
1
$128.00
The Candery Cotton Candy Machine and Floss Bundle- Bright, Colorful Style- Sugar Free Candy, Sugar Floss, for Birthday Parties - Includes 3 Floss Sugar Flavors 12oz Jars and 50 Paper Cones & Scooper
• Amazon Business
$83.29
1
$83.29
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Magenta 3'
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
NTBED Soft Shaggy Area Rugs for Boys Girls Bedroom Nursery Dorm Living Room,Tie Dye Fluffy Bedside Rugs Colorful Abstract Indoor Plush Shag Floor Carpets(5x8 Feet, Blue Purple)
• Amazon Business
$47.60
1
$47.60
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$42.00
1
$42.00
Fancy Land Inspirational Notepads Pocket Notebooks Mini Small Motivational Journal for Kids Teens 80 Lined Pages A6
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Yellow Popcorn Kernels - 7lb Jug of Non-GMO Premium Gourmet Popcorn - For Microwave, Stovetop, or Popcorn Maker Machine by Great Northern Popcorn
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
HIWX Classroom Pillow Covers, Boho Classroom Calming Corner Pillows Decorative Throw Pillow Cover 18 x 18,Inspirational Mental Health Teacher School Classroom Decor Pillow Case Covers Set of 4
• Amazon Business
$24.97
1
$24.97
2 Packs LED Fiber Optic Lamp Color Changing Fiber Optic Centerpiece with Crystal Base Battery Powered Glitter Fiber Optic Lights 13.5 Inch Calming Sensory Light for Table Home Decor, Remote Control
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Inflatable Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy, 16 PCS 3D Squeeze Toys Stress Balls Bulk Party Favors for Kids Toys It Pop Fidgets Pack Autism Sensory Toys Toddler Toys ADHD Toys Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$21.49
1
$21.49
202 Pcs Popcorn Machine Supplies Set, Kernel Sifting Speed Scoop, Stainless Steel Seasoning Dredge with Handle, 200 Pcs Popcorn Bags Bundle for Home Kitchen Theater Movie Tools Supplies (1 Oz)
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: How to Build Skills to Navigate Fear, Worry & Panic (teen mental health, social emotional awareness, calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
8 Chalkboard Calming Corner Posters for Classroom Must Haves for Teachers - Calm Down Corner Supplies Elementary, Feelings Chart for Kids Ages 4-8, Emotions Chart for Kids, Calming Corner Items Kids
• Amazon Business
$18.42
1
$18.42
30 Pieces Pineapple Stress Ball Smile Fruit Stress Ball with Emotions Toy Pineapple Fidget Toys Party Favors for Adults Teens Finger Exercise Anxiety Relief Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
JOYIN 300 pcs Multicolor Dogs Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids and Adults(29" x 21"), Puppy Theme Puzzles for Teens, Collection Gift Home Art Decor
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
You've Got This Girl!: A Teen Girl's Workbook for Building Self-Esteem, Overcoming Anxiety and Learning to Love Yourself (The Doormat Series of Self-Help Books and Workbooks)
• Amazon Business
Gifts Of Joy SECONDARY Calm down corner classroom kit, feelings poster, social-emotional posters, dry erase board social-emotional sensory fidget toolbox (Visuals: Interactive Posters)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
ARBOMG 16X24 Children's emotional charts Mental health posters help students understand emotions posters -Calm Down Corner Classroom Decorations For Preschool Teachers, Educational Posters For Classroom
• Amazon Business
$13.97
1
$13.97
450PCS Inspirational Stickers for Adults Teens, Motivational Stickers for Water Bottles Students Affirmative Positive Reward Words Quote Bulk for Scrapbook
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Emoji Puzzle | 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults | Fun Puzzles for Teens Family | 500 Piece Cool Adult Puzzles | 500 Piece Prime Jigsaw Puzzles | Jigsaw Puzzles for Family Activities Games | DYI Gift
• Amazon Business
$9.50
1
$9.50
Anxiety Relief Word Search For Adults: Inspirational Puzzles Book for Adults, Teens & Seniors, Mindful and Good Vibes WordFind Activities To Soothe Anxiety and Keep Mind Relaxed
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Fun Variety Puzzle Activity Book for Teens: Brain Games an Activities for Teenage Girls and Boys with Word Search, Cryptogram, Mazes, Sudoku, Word Puzzles and More!
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Kids Party Favors 24PCS Pop Fidget Bracelets It Fidget Toy Pack Fidgets for Classroom Prizes End of Year Student Gifts Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Sensory Toys for Girls Boys
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
SiTimmGer Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids 48 Piece Animal Cartoon World Puzzles Animal Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddler Learning Preschool Educational Teen Challenging Puzzles
• Amazon Business
$5.88
1
$5.88
Materials cost
$830.98
Vendor shipping charges
$12.82
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.46
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$886.26
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$156.40
Total project goal
$1,042.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,042.66
3 Donors
-$936.04
Donations toward project cost
-$855.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$80.41
match offer
-$36.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$30.63
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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