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Dr. Salsman from Patterson, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool, Calm, and Second Grade Collected

Help me give my students the tools that they need to help calm them down when they encounter struggles beyond their control.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Salsman's classroom raised $371

This project is fully funded

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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 are eager learners. They are learning how to self-regulate, but sometimes need a little extra help in getting there. My students come from many different backgrounds, but some have even had some trauma. I want to provide a safe space within a safe space for my students who just need that little extra. The weighted stuffy will provide close comfort. The small emotion dots will allow students to take their time in. Identifying their feelings while utilizing a fidget time to help get them back on track.

Please help me create a comforting space that my students can use whenever they need to take a calming moment.

Dr. Salsman Apricot Valley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
Ompaa Super Soft Fluffy Bedroom Area Rug 4x6 Feet Black Living Room Shag Rugs, Faux Long Fur Non-Slip Carpet for Kids Babys Girls Boys Rooms, Nursery Dorm Playroom Modern Indoor Decor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Nasco Silly Sensory Kit • Nasco $23.76 1 $23.76
Educational Insights My Feeling Bean Bags, Set of 10 Bean Bags, Social Emotional Learning, Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
SHINUOER Flower Throw Pillow Soft Yellow 15.7" Daisy Pillow Aesthetic Pillows Cute Flower Plush Floor Pillows Seating Cushion for Couch Sofa Bed • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Carson Dellosa 10-Piece Calming Corner Tool Kit, Feelings Wheel, Emotions Chart, Anxiety Relief Items, Fidgets for Kids, and More Emotional Support Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $4.76 1 $4.76

Materials cost

$235.55

Vendor shipping charges

$24.45

Sales tax

$21.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.60

Total project goal

$370.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$370.68

7 Donors

-$345.09

Donations toward project cost

-$315.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.59

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$0.00

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