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Ms. Williams from West Newton, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding Calm, Comfort, and Confidence!

Help me give my students a Calming Corner with sensory tools, emotional regulation supports, and healthy snacks to support them as they learn to manage stress, refocus, and feel supported.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $820

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every child deserves a safe space to reset, reflect, and regulate. In my room, many students face big emotions and daily challenges that can make learning difficult. I'm creating a Calming Corner—a dedicated area filled with sensory tools, emotional regulation supports, and healthy snacks—to help students manage stress, refocus, and feel supported.

Your donation will help provide items like fidget tools, weighted lap pads, emotion charts, cozy seating, and nourishing snacks.

These tools will empower my students to take control of their feelings and return to learning with a clear mind and calm heart.

With your support, we can build a classroom environment where every child feels seen, safe, and ready to succeed.

Ms. Williams West Newton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

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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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Life Skills - Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, Giving; social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $33.44 1 $33.44
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
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 $23.70 1 $23.70
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
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 $19.99 1 $19.99
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, Easter Basket Stuffer, 0.28 oz. (26 Count) • Amazon Business $6.63 3 $19.89
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Variety Pack, Lunch Snacks, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
Hadley Designs Feelings Chart for Kids – 4 Pack Emotion Posters for Classroom & Home, Laminated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavior Management Tools, 11x17 Colorful Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
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 $12.99 1 $12.99
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86

Materials cost

$636.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.87

Total project goal

$819.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $819.14

9 Donors

-$736.79

Donations toward project cost

-$632.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.27

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.35

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