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Mrs. Cook from Grand Rapids MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cool, Calm and Collected Space for our Youngest Learners

Help me give my students a calm space with lightning and a cool down area to make the classroom feel safe and inviting.

  • $431 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

We are a room full of 21 active and creative 5 year olds. I started in this classroom after Thanksgiving and have been aiming to find all the materials that can help my students meet their potential. In Young Fives we are a full-time class preparing for kindergarten next year.

We come from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds and learn to work together successfully at school.

It can be challenging for such little minds to work hard and stay focused all day. These resources will help motivate them and give them a space to relax when they are upset, stressed, tired or sick. Your donations will mean the world my students from a Title 1 school.

My Project

This project is about the kids! It is hard for 4 year olds turning 5 during the year to go to school all day working on academics. Help me transform their room to a cool and inviting place where we don't need the harsh classroom lighting.

Students need a place where they can calm down if upset and cannot express their emotions.

They need to be taught coping skills along with social-emotional skills. How often do you need to walk away or take a break from difficult things? 4/5 year olds need that so much more than we do! They also need a place to be if they are not feeling well. I plan on creating that space with these items.

Mrs. Cook
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Minetom UL Listed 33 feet Crystal Ball 100 LED Globe String Lights Remote & Timer, Warm White • Amazon Business $14.99 6 $89.94
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Filter Covers - Diffuser Pack; Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causes Eyestrain and Head Strain The The Classroom or at Office. (4) • Amazon Business $29.95 3 $89.85
ALPHA HOME Weighted Blanket 5 lbs, 36"x48" Heavy Blanket for Adults and Children- 100% Cotton Material with Free Minky Dot Cover, Teal • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Light Accents Medusa Grey Floor Lamp with White Acrylic Shades • Amazon Business $44.45 1 $44.45
LOCHAS Round Area Rugs Super Soft Living Room Bedroom Home Shaggy Carpet 4-Feet (Gray) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MOSQUITO NET for Double Bed by Comtelek, Four Corner Post Elegant Mosquito Net Bed Canopy Set, Stick hook &profession rope for net, Screen Netting Canopy Curtains, Full/Queen/King • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Wonder4 Geography Theme Throw Pillow Covers Home Decorative Map Art Throw Pillow Cases Couch Covers Decoration,2X Maps +1x Compass + 1x Navigation Compass 18 X 18 Inch for Home Sofa Bedding Set of 4 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$331.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.62

Total project goal

$430.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$430.80

4 Donors

-$207.47

Donations toward project cost

-$184.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$213.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.14

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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