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Mr. Cook from Phoenix, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Nurturing Haven: Fostering Emotional Growth and Learning

Help me give my students some sensory items to help my students calm down and regather themselves.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cook's classroom raised $582

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In today's dynamic educational landscape, it's paramount that we create environments that not only facilitate academic growth but also nurture the emotional development of our students. I am reaching out to you asking to support the “Make your Day” room. This space will serve as a sanctuary for my students, providing them with the tools and strategies they need to manage their feelings and emotions in a healthy and constructive manner.

By furnishing the Make your Day room, we aim to create an inviting and safe environment where students can learn to channel their emotions effectively.

With sensory tools, mindfulness resources, and comfortable seating, this space will empower students to explore strategies that help them self-regulate, ensuring they return to the classroom more focused and ready to learn.

Through your generosity, we can provide a haven of stability, an oasis of emotional growth, and a nurturing space for our students. By equipping this room with the tools they need, we are not only helping them succeed academically but also fostering skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. Your donation will not just be about material resources; it will be an investment in the brighter futures of these young minds. Together, we can make a profound difference by offering the support and consistency that many of these children have been longing for. Thank you for considering this heartfelt endeavor.

Mr. Cook Shaw Butte Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zenimal Kids Meditation Audio Player - Patented Screen-Free Mindfulness Device with 9 Audio Meditations and 60 Minutes of Soothing Sounds and Music, Teal • Amazon Business $69.99 3 $209.97
Roblox Celebrity Collection - from The Vault 20 Figure Pack [Includes 20 Exclusive Virtual Items] • Amazon Business $62.22 1 $62.22
Punching Bag with Stand Adult - 69" Standing Punching Bag for Adults - Stress Release Boxing Bag with Stand - Kickboxing Bag for Home Training MMA Muay Thai Fitness • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Starburst Bulk Candy Wholesale - 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 9” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget for Adults - Squishy Balls, Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Products for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50
Jumbo Cute Animals Coloring Book for Kids (Jumbo Coloring Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mindful Patterns Coloring Book for Adults: An Adult Coloring Book with Easy and Relieving Mindful Patterns Coloring Pages Prints for Stress Relief & ... Mandala Style Patterns Decorations to Color. • Amazon Business $6.08 1 $6.08
Crayola Coloring Book, Big Book of Disney Animation, 288 Coloring Pages, Gift for Kids, Age 3, 4, 5, 6 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$427.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.29

Total project goal

$581.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.91

3 Donors

-$581.91

Donations toward project cost

-$494.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.29

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