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Ms. Cappuccio from Buffalo, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Deescalation Room

Help me give my students a calming space to de-escalate in times of crisis.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cappuccio's classroom raised $393

This project is fully funded

My Project

A de-escalation room is a designated space to help students manage their emotions and behaviors during moments of crisis or heightened stress. If DonorsChoose.org funds us, this project will provide essential tools, calming resources, and training to support students' emotional health and conflict resolution. By funding these initiatives, donors can create a more supportive and peaceful learning environment while helping to curb reactive disciplinary measures.

Items may include sensory tools, calming visuals, books on emotional regulation, and furniture conducive to relaxation.

These resources help students learn to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety, and regain focus, ultimately improving their overall engagement and success in the classroom. By supporting de-escalation rooms, educators can create nurturing environments that promote mental health and foster positive behavioral outcomes for students.

Ms. Cappuccio Kenmore West High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Buffalo, NY View local requests

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

500 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Oat Sherpa and Graphite Vegan Suede, Soft Polyester, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, X-Large-48in, Sports Soccer Ball Blue and Black • Amazon Business $58.89 1 $58.89
MAGGIFT 304 LED Curtain String Lights, 9.8 x 9.8 ft, Christmas Window Fairy RGB Color Changing Light 8 Modes & Remote, Backdrop for Indoor Outdoor Bedroom Wedding Decoration, Warm White & Multicolor • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
4 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers Magnetic Light Cover Fluorescent Light Shade Panel Ceiling Light Covers Magnetic Light Filters for Office Classroom Home Drop Ceiling, 4 x 2 Feet (Cloud, Blue Sky) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Geeni - Prisma Smart LED Strip Lights - White • Best Buy Education $21.92 1 $21.92
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids - for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Kit, Sensory Room, School Counselor Supplies, Social Emotional Games for Kids, Mindfulness Tools, Play Therapy, or Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
22 Calm Down Corner Poster- 11x17in Toddler Calming Corner Poster, Calm Corner Posters, Quiet Corner, Calming Corner Posters for Toddlers, Emotions Poster, Calming Posters for Kids, Feelings Chart • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OleOletOy Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Fidget Toys for Autism Kids and Adults, Calm Down Corner Supplies for Anxiety Stress Relief, Lava Lamp, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90

Materials cost

$299.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.95

Total project goal

$392.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$392.99

1 Donor

-$392.99

Donations toward project cost

-$334.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.95

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$0.00

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