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Mrs. Talano from Panama City Beach, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chill as a Cucumber

Help me give my students the opportunity to unwind in the "calm corner" of our outdoor learning lab with a sensory water fountain among other items, to help them feel at peace.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Talano's classroom raised $827

This project is fully funded

My Students

The children are encouraged to develop a "think outside the box" mindset, which allows creativity to guide their thinking. Students at my school are curious about the world around them. They are interested in seeking out the answers to their questions by participating in unique learning opportunities. The lessons that the children enjoy most include hands-on activities, which provide memorable, educational experiences and help to create a love of learning.

Students at my school aspire to be world changers and inspire others to contribute positive qualities that add to our school community.

My Project

Now and then, we all need a break. Brain breaks are considered an effective strategy used to lighten students' mental load and can help them to redirect focus and attention back to the task at hand.

My vision is to provide students with the ability to become as "chill as a cucumber" by unwinding and showing off their creativity in the "calm corner" of our outdoor learning lab.

The sensory water fountain will help the children relax as they observe and feel the droplets of water on their hands. They will hear the soothing sound of the water flow while the sweet scent of lavender and rosemary fills the air around them. The children will also have opportunities to create pieces of art on a chalkboard wall, design colorful rock formations, compose calming sounds and paint on various "canvases" (stones, pavers, etc.).

Mrs. Talano Patronis Elementary School Grades 3-5 Panama City Beach, FL View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alpine Corporation 4-Tier Rock Water Fountain with LED Lights - Outdoor Water Fountain for Garden, Patio, Deck, Porch - Yard Art Decor • Amazon Business $289.99 1 $289.99
VIVOHOME Elevated Plastic Raised Garden Bed Planter Kit for Flower Vegetable Grow Brown Set of 4 • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
edx Education Rainbow Pebbles - Sorting and Stacking Stones • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Espoma AP2 Organic Potting Mix, 2 Cubic Feet • Amazon Business $28.84 1 $28.84
Espoma AP2 Organic Potting Mix, 2 Cubic Feet • Amazon Business $28.84 1 $28.84
Brilliant Bee - 48 Pack Liquid Chalk Markers - Neon, Metallic, and White Included • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ACRYLIC PATIO PAINT FAN FAVORITES SAMPLER SET • Amazon Business $25.48 1 $25.48
Bonnie Plants Lavender Live Edible Aromatic Herb Plant - 4 Pack, 12 - 14 in. Tall Plant, Baking, Teas, Sugars, Jellies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bonnie Plants 4P5090 Rosemary Live Edible Aromatic Herb Plant-4 Pack, Perennial In Zones 8 to 10 for Cooking & Grilling, Italian & Mediterranean Dishes, Vinegars & Oil • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bonnie Plants Sweet Mint Live Edible Aromatic Herb Plant - 4 Pack, Easy to Grow, Non-Gmo, Perennial in Zones 5 To 11, Used in Teas & Other beverages, Salads, Garnish, Jelly & Desserts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Krylon K05223000 Chalkboard Paint Special Purpose Brush-On, Black, Quart • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Basic Beat Small (12") Wood Fish-Shaped Guiro • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Percussion Instruments Wooden Frog 3 Piece Set of 4 Inch Brow Frog, 3 Inch Black Frog, 2 Inch Natural Wood Frog, Products From Thailand,wooden frog musical instrument. • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Arte Indigena Cactus Rainstick, 10 Inches - 008510 • Amazon Business $12.12 1 $12.12
StarVast Painting Brushes, 20pcs Professional Acrylic Paint Brushes Set for Watercolor / Oil / Acrylic / Crafts / Rock /Face Painting and Gouache - Blue • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$662.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$702.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.00

Total project goal

$826.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$826.69

9 Donors

-$471.44

Donations toward project cost

-$408.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.22

match offer

-$346.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$294.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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