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
Our school is located in what's considered the highest poverty and crime rate and home to the lowest income families of Rochester, NY. More than 50% of the children of our children live in poverty. Our school's commitment has three focuses. First, we are committed to having five times as many students attend and graduate college compared to other local schools. Second, we are determined to have students become proficient within four years in both reading and math our third commitment is for all our scholars to giving back by uplifting their communities forever.
While this is not an easy task, our persistency for excellence is the driving force of success.
In the years to come, our students will actively play a significant role in their communities as we thrive for a better world.
My students face challenges from the very moment they wake up in the morning. I work with special needs students with disabilities ranging from emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities and autism. Despite the challenges they face daily these are students are unique and wonderful in their own ways. My goal is to create a positive learning environment where they feel safe and motivated to learn everyday.
My Project
As teachers, it is our duty to not only develop our students' academic growth, but their social and emotional growth as well. Our students need a cozy corner in which they may begin practicing mindfulness and the self-regulation of their own feelings and thoughts. When a student is feeling stressed, frustrated, angry, or sad, they will voluntarily go to the cool down corner. In the cool down corner, we have asked for silent sensory and fidget items to help students center themselves and come back to the academic instruction as quickly as possible in a healthy and productive way. We have asked for timed sand timers so that students may choose a length of time for their cool down and rejoin our class when they feel ready.
Students will have a variety of fidgets to choose from, such as glitter jars, stress balls, and other anti-anxiety tools.
These cool down corners pair directly with our weekly Social Emotional Learning blocks that teach our students to find ways to self-regulate and develop their emotional intelligence.
We want our students to take ownership of their emotional and mental wellness in a healthy and productive way. Please help us make our classroom complete!
SMALL FISH Fidget Toys Set, 16 Pcs. Sensory Tools Bundle Stress Relief Anti-Anxiety Kids Adults, Pack Squeeze Balls, Mesh Marble, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More
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$19.95
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$19.95
Kinetic Sand NEON Colors GIFT SET! | Includes NEON PINK 5 oz. - NEON BLUE 5 oz. - NEON GREEN 5 oz. - NEON PURPLE 5 oz. |
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$19.95
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$19.95
Set of 24 Emoji Face Foam Soft Stress Novelty Toy Balls (2.5") - Assorted Colors
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$15.99
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$15.99
Fansteck DNA Stress Ball, [4 Pack] Squeeze Ball / Stress Relief Ball for Kids and Adults, Sensory Rubber Ball, Ideal for Autism, Anxiety & More (4 Different Ball)
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$13.99
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$13.99
Bulk Lot of 2 Dozen World Stress Balls Earth Stress Relief Toys Therapeutic Educational Balls 24 Globe Squeeze 2 " Stress Balls
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$13.97
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$13.97
DNA Squishy Stress Ball (4-Pack) Squeeze, Color Sensory Toy | Relieve Tension, Anxiety, ADHD | Home, Travel and Office Use | Fun for Kids and Adults
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$13.69
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$13.69
Homder 12 Pack Colorful Sensory Fidget Stretch Toys Helps Reduce Fidgeting Due to Stress and Anxiety for ADD, ADHD, Autism(6 Colors)
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$11.99
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$11.99
Spiky Sensory Balls (Pack of 5) - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free
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$11.99
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$11.99
Cevinee Extra Strong Fidget Toys (12 pack / 6 color) Sensory Fidgets - Release Anxiety and Stress, Improve Concentration - #1 ADHD Therapist Recommended for Kids and Adults
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$10.99
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$10.99
Sensory Spiky Set - 3 Spiky Fidget Rings & 3 Spiky Stress Balls - Best Sensory Fidget Toy for Kids with ADD, Autism, & Sensory Needs
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$10.99
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$10.99
Sensory Ring and Fidget Toy | Soft, Flexible Ring and Rubber Spikes | Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety| Promotes Focus and Clarity | Children, Youth, Adults Sensory Toys
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$10.50
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$10.50
Kidsco Puffer Balls - 6 Pack Assorted Colors, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink and Purple, for Kids Sensory Stress Relief, Therapy Toy Favor, Goody Bag Filler.
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$10.08
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$10.08
BEIGUO Stress Balls Bulk Pack of 12 Stress Relax Toy Balls Stress Ball For Children Adults
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$8.99
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$8.99
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4)
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$8.17
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$8.17
Educational Insights Playfoam Combo 8-Pack: Never Dries Out!
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$290.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$324.68
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.30
Total project goal
$381.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$381.98
4 Donors
-$190.99
Donations toward project cost
-$162.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$28.65
match offer
-$190.99
Match offer toward project cost
-$162.34
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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