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Ms. Caroline from New Orleans, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Calming Corner for Teens' Mental Wellness

Help me give my students a calming corner, providing a safe space for them to manage stress and emotions.

  • $246 goal

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My Project

As a school-based mental health provider, I work with amazing teenagers who navigate daily academic and personal challenges. Many of my students experience anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions, making it essential to have a dedicated space where they can regulate and refocus.

I am creating a Calming Corner - a safe and welcoming area where students can take a break, practice self-regulation, and return to their day feeling more balanced.

To make this space effective, I am requesting:

- stress balls for sensory engagement and stress relief

- a weighted blanket to provide deep-pressure comfort and reduce anxiety

- a weighted stuffed animal to offer emotional support and grounding

- a calming lamp to create a soothing atmosphere

- a table to organize these tools for easy student access

With your support, this calming corner will give my students a much-needed space to reset, practice self-care, and develop healthy coping strategies. Thank you for helping provide a nurturing environment where teens feel safe, supported, seen, and empowered!

Ms. Caroline The NET Charter High School - Gentilly Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Caroline

New Orleans, LA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHHKON Weighted Blanket for Kids and Teens Printed Weighted Blanket 7 lbs (Navy+Space, 41''x60'' 7lb) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
SAYGOER Black End Tables Small Side Table with Storage Wood Night Stand Metal Frames 2 Tier Bedside Table with Adjustable Feet, 1PCS, All Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
SQEQE Weighted Black Cat Plush, Weighted Black Cat Stuffed Animal for Anxiety, Cute Black Cat Plushies Soft Black Cat Pillow Toy Gift for Kids Adults 13.8 Inch, 1.6 lbs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
BRIGHTWORLD Moon Lamp Galaxy Lamp 5.9 inch 16 Colors LED 3D Moon Light, Remote & Touch Control Moon Night Light Gifts for Girls Boys Kids Women Birthday • Amazon Business $28.96 1 $28.96
Jerify 72 Pcs Motivational Stress Balls Bulk Inspirational Stress Balls Colorful Foam for Adults Hand Exercise Small Therapy Fidget Relief Anxiety Toys for Valentines Gifts Fidget • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$161.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.80

Total project goal

$245.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.32

1 Donor

-$122.66

Donations toward project cost

-$104.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.40

match offer

-$122.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.40

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 $0.00

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