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Mrs. Swafford from Letts, IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Counseling Comfort Zone: Helping Rural Kids Regulate

Help me give my students magnetic tiles, fluorescent light covers, and (plenty) of tissues!

  • $279 goal

This project expired on November 17, 2025.

This project expired on November 17, 2025.

My Project

I attended this school (Preschool-12th grade), and now I am honored enough to return as the elementary school counselor. This is my 1st year in this role, and I want to create a calm, welcoming space for our students to feel safe to work through big feelings and return to class ready to learn.

With your help, I can add dimmer lighting, games, and evidenced-based storybooks to create a grounding counseling office and engaging classroom lessons.

Each item was chosen to meet a real need- whether it's simple supplies like expo markers and tissues or calming tools that help students manage big feelings. Your support will give our kids a place to feel comforted, understood, and ready to succeed.

Mrs. Swafford Louisa - Muscatine Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Letts, IA 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Fabric Florescent Light Covers Light Filters for Office Hospital Home Classroom School Warm Yellow • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160), (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Green - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 4 inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
4 Pack Plastic Art Trays 4 Colors Stackable Activity Crafts Classroom Sand Trays 13.4 x 9.8 Inch Sensory Paint Organizer for DIY Beads Kids Toys Jewelry Painting Projects Home School • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Abnaok 50 Pack Unfinished Wooden Peg Dolls, Peg People, Doll Bodies, Wooden Figures, Decorative Peg Doll People for Kids DIY Art Craft, Painting, Peg Game, Home Party Decor, Assorted Shapes and Sizes • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
JIKIOU Mini Hand Shredder Portable Paper Shredder Manual Shredder Documents Paper Cutting Tool Home Office Desktop Stationery Black • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
The Bad Seed (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
Sunny Days Entertainment Expandable Ball – Breathing Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults – Expands from 6.5’’ to 13" • Amazon Business $10.06 1 $10.06
Amazon Basics Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes, Cleans & Deodorizes, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
(8 Pack) Lined Sticky Notes 4x4 Bright Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads, 8 Colors, Strong Adhesive • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
A Little SPOT: My First Emotions • Amazon Business $6.71 1 $6.71
Amazon Basics Dry Erase Markers For Whiteboards, Chisel Tip, Low-Odor, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00

Materials cost

$190.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.75

Total project goal

$278.32

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