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Mrs. Zappia from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom for All

Help me give my students a classroom where they can relax and stay organized.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Zappia's classroom raised $550

This project is fully funded

My Project

Now more than ever, it is important for students to learn how to relax and self regulate when they are frustrated about school work or something that happened in school or at home. I feel that giving my students a place in the classroom to destress and refocus on school work is really important to their education. I am requesting fidgets and calm strips. It's also important to make sure this area has the resources and tools to help them do this.

Research has shown that a classroom with a calming center has improved academics and decreased negative student behavior.

Students also struggle to stay organized which frustrates them and leads to more negative behavior. Giving them materials like folders and pencils to stay organized can also increase learning and lead to a more productive classroom.

Mrs. Zappia PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

32 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOOUT 24pcs Pocket Folders, Plastic Folders, Heavy Duty Folders with Pockets, 6 Colors, for Office and School, Letter Size, A4 Size • Amazon Business $19.39 8 $155.12
FF359 - The Writing Process Student Folder - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 3 $110.97
Calm Strips - School Pack 120 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $100.00 1 $100.00
120Pcs Fidget Toy Pack, Stress&Anxiety Relief Tools Bundle Fidget Toys Set for Kids Adults, Sensory Fidget Pack, Autistic ADHD Toys, Fidget Box with Push Bubbles • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Pre Sharpened Pencils 12 Count • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $2.00 10 $20.00

Materials cost

$426.08

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.49

Total project goal

$549.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$549.96

3 Donors

-$443.72

Donations toward project cost

-$424.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$56.24

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$0.00

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