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Mrs. Lambo from Danbury, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Spaces Cause Smiling Faces

Help me give my students a calming space and positive reinforcements to foster emotional self-regulation.

  • $912 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Pre and post pandemic, our district has really focused on PBIS and SEL initiatives. My special needs students include students with past trauma, behavioral issues, bilingual learners, and students who require extra support across all outlets. All of my students benefit from support with their social emotional learning and regulating their emotions. By having resources to help them, they will be able to refocus and be ready to succeed in the classroom. I would like to build a space where students have the flexibility to explore their emotions while being positively reinforced when appropriate. Through the use of wobble cushions, stuffed animals and air tents, I can create a calming environment where students can read, complete tasks, or simply take a break and relax. Using the vending machine approach, students will earn tokens to buy prizes including sensory toys, fidgets, and stickers. These prizes will also act as a self regulating tool within their classrooms and day to day life. By utilizing the items in my project, I will not only adhere to what my students need for their social, emotional and mental health but I will foster academic renewal. By creating this positive environment, my special education students will be motivated and encouraged to do their best. My overall goal for this project is to allow my students their own space to grow as a learner and be the best addition to our school community.

Mrs. Lambo Pembroke Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Danbury, CT 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vending Machine - Big Capsule Vending Machine - Prize Machine - Commercial Vending Machine for 2 Inch Round Capsules Gumballs Bouncy Balls - Red • Amazon Business $215.79 1 $215.79
Lasko 20″ Weather-Shield Performance Box Fan-Features Innovative Wind Ring System for Up to 30% More Air, 20 Inch, 3720 • Amazon Business $34.25 2 $68.50
6 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Pump Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Flexible Seating Exercise Balance Disc Sensory Chair Balance Boards for Office School Home Equipment, Pump Included(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
ending Machine Capsules - 2 Inch Frosty-Clear Acorn Capsules - 120 Pcs Empty Toy Capsules - Assorted Colors Plastic Capsules for Toys - 51 mm Prize Machine Capsules - Claw Machine Containers • Amazon Business $21.57 2 $43.14
50 Pack Mini Fidget Spinner Toys,Stress Relief Sensory Toys,Birthday Party Favors Gifts for Kids Teens Adults,Christmas Pinata Goodie Bag Stuffers, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes Supplies • Amazon Business $18.47 2 $36.94
72Pcs Stress Balls, Squishy Balls Bulk, Small Squeeze Balls, Fidget Adults Stress Ball, Classroom Prize, Party Favors,Christmas,Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 2 $28.78
YZXODN 40 Pcs Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys,Colorful Sensory Toys for Boys,Girls,Adults Stress Relief,Anti Anxiety Autism Toys for Kids,Great for Children's Day,Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94
Skywin Air Tent Playhouse for Kids (Space) - 77x50 Inches Inflatable Kids Tent Sets Up and Stores Away in Seconds (Fan NOT Included) • Amazon Business $27.17 1 $27.17
Skywin Air Tent Fort Large Ocean with Floor Playhouse for Kids - Inflatable Kids Fort Sets Up and Stores Away in Seconds (Fan NOT Included) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Skylety 9 Pcs Mini Plush Farm Stuffed Animals Colorful Jungle Animals Plush Bulk Adorable Decompress Stuffed Animals for Easter Egg Fillers Birthday Xmas Party Decor, 3.15 Inch • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
114 PCS Pop Fidget Keychain It Mini Fidget Toys Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4-8,8-12 Year Boys Girls Push Pops Bulk Toys Its Small Prizes for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors Bubble Poppers • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Skylety 9 Pcs Mini Plush Stuffed Animals Bulk 3.15 Inch Soft Decompress Animals Plush Toys for Kids Baby Shower Birthday Party Decoration Christmas Tree Hanging Easter Eggs Fillers (Farm Animals) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
24 Pack Fidget Squishy Stretchy String Sensory Toy, Colorful Sensory Fidget Stretch Elastic Strings Fidget Toy for ADHD Kids Adults Stress Relief Party Favors Christmas Stocking Stuffers School Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
50 Pack Marble Mesh Fidget Toys,Sensory Stress RelieveToy,Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Adults and Children with ADHD Autism Depressions Anxiety Disorders • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
The Calm Down Jar: A Social Emotional, Rhyming, Early Reader Kid's Book to Help Calm Anger and Anxiety (Teacher Tools) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
600PCS Punny Teacher Stickers for Students, Funny Teacher Reward Stickers for Kids Classroom Supplies Motivational Potty Training Stickers Cute Animal Incentives Stickers for Kids Toddlers School Home • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$733.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$774.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.74

Total project goal

$911.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $911.59

1 Donor

-$911.59

Donations toward project cost

-$774.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$136.74

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