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Mrs. Pigne from Trenton, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Down Corners for Students

Help me give my students effective sensory stations to help them calm down.

  • $864 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

This project aims to create effective cool-down stations for our students with disabilities. Our students have autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

A cool-down corner offers several benefits for students with disabilities by providing a safe, calming space to regulate their emotions and sensory input.

Students with autism tend to want a quiet space or a dark space, a tent in the classroom will be beneficial to help regulate their emotions.

These items will promote:

Emotional Regulation: Helps students manage feelings of frustration, anxiety, or overwhelm by offering a quiet place to self-soothe.

Sensory Support: Reduces sensory overload by offering a low-stimulation environment, which can be especially helpful during moments of sensory overwhelm. Independence and Self-Awareness: Encourages students to recognize their emotions and take initiative in using calming strategies, fostering self-regulation skills. Prevention of Escalation: Provides a proactive way to prevent meltdowns or disruptive behavior by allowing students to step away and regroup before emotions escalate.

Mrs. Pigne Foundation Collegiate Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than a third 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $34.95 3 $104.85
42PCS Magnetic Blocks, Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old, Magnet Building Blocks for Toddlers, Girls & Boys, Sensory - Montessori - Autism - Magnetic Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
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
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Must Haves – Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect and Build Social Emotional Learning Skills • Amazon Business $25.47 2 $50.94
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Behavior Keyring Lanyard -ABA Therapy Materials -Premium Plastic Material -Special Education Classroom Supplies -Autism Learning Materials (English) • Amazon Business $19.29 2 $38.58
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 2 $31.98
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
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
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
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.02 3 $24.06
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$681.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$733.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.47

Total project goal

$863.16

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