Help me give my students a peaceful and pleasant corner in the classroom where they can take a step away from the classroom to focus on themselves and their own emotions.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Stepien's classroom raised $622
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
My students have been virtual for a year and a half prior to this school year. I have a classroom of 28 low-income students that are often packed in crowded spaces despite the pandemic. Within this group I have a large amount of stressed and anxious students. All of us, including the teachers, are struggling with our mental health after the pandemic. Students struggle focusing if they are sitting in a classroom anxious, stressed, and worrying about their mental health. Students are still struggling to adjust to in-person learning after so much time out. We need a place for our students to destress and have a minute of self-care.
Our Zen Corner will allow students to have a corner to reset when their anxiety and stress get in the way of their education.
We plan to create a corner space where students do not only reset, but students can visit as a positive incentive. Our project promotes mental health, allowing students to focus on our lessons and understand the New Jersey standards as needed.
I am requesting bean bag chairs for students, and occasionally teachers, to sit and rest for the time they are in our Zen Corner. The students will have a variety of fidgets to use and posters for motivation and resetting. I will fill our corner bookshelves with self-care books from our classroom library, and coloring books I have already purchased. The rest of the items are items that will allow me to create the space: zen waterfall, circle rug, lava lamp, and other small decorations. This will be a space that everyone in our class could use for everyone's benefit!
More than three‑quarters 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
Big Joe Milano Kid's Beanbag Chair Pink Passion Smartmax
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$36.00
2
$72.00
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Mint Plush
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$63.58
1
$63.58
Casual Home 4-Shelf Corner Folding Bookcase, Natural
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$52.59
1
$52.59
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Kid's Sapphire Smartmax
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$36.00
1
$36.00
Indoor Water Fountain With LED Lights- Lighted Waterfall Tabletop Fountain With Stone Wall and Soothing Sound for Office and Home Décor By Pure Garden
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Magicteam Sound Machines White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds and Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults
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$23.99
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$23.99
Lamp 2700 Lava, 14.5-inches, White Wax & The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Party Favors and Gifts, Toys for 5 Year Old Girls and Boys, by Just Play
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$23.58
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$23.58
Mini Japanese Desktop Zen Garden Sea Life,A Day at The Ocean,Desktop Sandbox for Meditation and Relaxation,Sand Tray Play Kit for Kids, Adults, Office
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$19.99
1
$19.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet – Improve Focus Flexible Seating Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs School Desk Bands for Students with Autism, ADHD, SPD (10 Pack)
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$19.98
1
$19.98
FiGoal 52 PCS Sensory Fidget Toys Set with Storage Box, Mini Poppet Figit Toys for Adults Kids ADHD, Birthday Party Favors ,Classroom, Goodie Bag Fillers
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$16.95
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$16.95
Among Plush Toys 6 Pcs Crewmate Astronaut Stuffed Plushie, Imposters Game Figures with Squeak for Game Fans and Children（Dark Color）
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$15.99
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$15.99
42 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Kit Includes 36 Fidget Textured Strips, 6 Keychain Textured Strips Toys Tactile Rough Calm Stickers Anti Stress Sensory Textured Strips for Tension (Rainbow Style)
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$15.99
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$15.99
Carson Dellosa Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set—Calming Strategies and Mood Charts for Social Emotional Learning, Homeschool or Classroom Decor (7 pc)
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$14.99
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$14.99
OCATO Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys 40pcs Party Favors for Kids Mini Squishy Kawaii Mochi Animal Squishies Cat Unicorn Squishy Mini Squeeze Stress Relief Toys for Kids Adults Treasure Box Toys, Random
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$14.44
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Comarkis Soft Round Area Rug for Bedroom,4 ft Blue Circle Rug for Nursery Room,Fluffy Carpet for Kids Room,Shaggy Floor Mat for Living Room,Furry Area Rug for Baby,Teen Room Decor for Girls Boys
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$13.99
1
$13.99
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers Combo, Pack of 8 (TCR20697)
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$10.87
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$10.87
Tea Lights, 24 Pack Battery Tea Lights Flameless LED Tea Lights Candles Battery Powered Fake Candles 100 Hours for Wedding Party Holidays Home Decoration Outdoor (Warm Yellow)
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$9.99
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Purple & Pink Liquid Motion Bubbler
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$5.99
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$5.99
Materials cost
$490.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.36
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$528.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.22
Total project goal
$621.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$621.47
14 Donors
-$611.47
Donations toward project cost
-$528.25
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