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Mrs. Knowlton-Orme from Sand Springs, OK is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Calming Counseling Corner for Teens

Help me give my students a calming center - a reprieve from the fast-paced high school environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Knowlton-Orme's classroom raised $1,256

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to request funding for a Calming Center to be established at my high school. As we strive to support the mental health and well-being of our students, we have identified a critical need for a dedicated space where students can retreat to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

The proposed Calming Center would serve as a sanctuary for students experiencing overwhelming emotions, providing them with tools, coping skills, and resources to self-regulate and return to their academic and social activities with a renewed sense of calm and focus.

The center would be equipped with comfortable seating, soothing lighting, mindfulness and relaxation tools, and resources such as guided meditation recordings, stress-relief activities, and educational materials on mental health.

Our high school, like many others, has seen a significant increase in the number of students seeking support for mental health concerns. The addition of a Calming Center would allow our counseling staff to offer more comprehensive and immediate support, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more productive school environment.

Thank you for considering funding this project to cover the costs of setting up the Calming Center, including the purchase of lighting, decor, relaxation tools, and educational materials. Your support will make a profound difference in the lives of our students, providing them with a vital resource to manage their mental health and succeed both academically and personally.

Mrs. Knowlton-Orme Charles Page High School Freshman Academy Grades 9-12

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee - RGBIC Floor Lamp - Multi • Best Buy Education $130.80 2 $261.60
Teen Mental Health Bundle #1: 50 Feelings & Emotions Wheel STICKERS + 5 BOOKS Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens (emotional awareness, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $180.00 1 $180.00
Play-Doh 36 Pack of Modeling Compound, Bulk Mega Pack of 3-Ounce Cans, Assorted Colours, Toys for Boys and Girls 2 Year Olds & Up, Arts and Craft Activities • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Govee - Aura Smart Table Lamp - Multi • Best Buy Education $56.67 1 $56.67
LEGO - Ideas Tales of the Space Age Building Set 4 Connectible 3D Postcard Models 21340 • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 100 • Blick Art Materials $22.31 2 $44.62
LEGO Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set for Adults, Home Decor, Birthday, Creative Housewarming Gifts, Botanical Collection, Flower Bouquet Kit, 10309 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
The Original Buddha Board Art Set: Water Painting w/ Bamboo Brush & Stand for Mindfulness Meditation – Inkless Drawing Board - Painting & Art Supplies – Ideal Relaxation Gifts for Women or Men • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Dark blue,11in/28cm) • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $25.37 1 $25.37
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Play-Doh Foam and Play-Doh Slime Kit: Super Cloud Slime, HydroGlitz, Super Stretch, and Krackle 13 Multipack Bundle of Cool Colors, Kids Party Favors, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.84 1 $22.84
12Pcs Wooden Clay Tool Set Clay Molding Tools for and Art and Crafts Activities • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mindfulness Cards: Simple Practices for Everyday Life • Blick Art Materials $15.72 1 $15.72
Libima 72 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anxiety Textured Stickers Fidget Stickers Mindfulness Sticker School Counselor Supplies Adult Sensory Items Anxiety Relief for Kids, 9 Styles (Boho Color) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Daily Vibrations Infinity Cubes, Durable Stress Relieving Purple Galaxy Fidget Toy, Stress and Anxiety Relief Fidget Cube, Relaxing Hand-Held Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Pink on Blue Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OleOletOy Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Fidget Toys for Autism Kids and Adults, Calm Down Corner Supplies for Anxiety Stress Relief, Lava Lamp, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$935.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.45

Sales tax

 $76.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,067.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.36

Total project goal

$1,255.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,255.75

1 Donor

-$1,255.75

Donations toward project cost

-$1,067.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$188.36

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