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Mrs. Mary from Willard, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Mary's classroom raised $767

From Stress to Success: A Classroom Calm Corner

Help me give my students a calming corner with a weighted blanket, weighted stuffed animal, and bean bag chair to help reduce stress, regulate emotions, and return to learning calm, confident, and focused.

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Mrs. Mary Penderlea Elementary School
Willard, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

The items in this project will create a safe, supportive space where students can calm their minds, manage emotions, and refocus on learning. A weighted blanket, weighted stuffed animal, and bean bag chair will provide comfort and sensory support while helping students build self-regulation skills and positive coping strategies throughout the school day.

My students are special because they are resilient, unique, and eager to grow.

This project will help them feel valued, understood, and supported as they navigate challenges while developing confidence and success in the classroom. These resources will encourage emotional wellness, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of belonging for all students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

475 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Mary Penderlea Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Willard, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

475 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft Premium Round Bean Bag Chair - 38 in dia • School Specialty $169.38 1 $169.38
Abilitations Vinyl Weighted Lap Pad, Large, Green, 13.6x8.05x3.3 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $72.14 2 $144.28
Eeyore Weighted Plush Winnie the Pooh Medium 14'' • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
muson Essential Oil Diffuser Sound Machine Combo Diffuser for Aromatherapy Fragrant Oil Cool Mist Humidifier with Natural Sound Music & Warm Night Light, Auto Shutoff, White • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Akaco Sand Art Liquid Motion with Light White Wood Base Moving Sand Art Round Glass Flow Sand Painting 3 Color Changing Deep Sea Sandscape Table Lamp for Desk Toys Home Decor Creative Gift(Green) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves (paperback, social emotional learning, ages 7-10) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 2 $26.00
FORAOFUR Small White Side Table, Short End Table for Small Spaces, Nightstand for Bedroom Couch, Sturdy Wood Accent Wooden Table, Space Saving Mini Furniture Compact for Living Room Office • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Therapy Wall Art It's Okay to Make Mistakes Canvas Print Inspirational Quote Feelings Poster Framed Artwork Painting for School Home Wall & Tabletop Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Kruodop 10 Inch Plate Stands for Display, 3 Pack Plate Holder Display Stand, Gold Metal Frame Easel Holder Stand for Pictures,Book, Photo, Decorative Plate-Gold • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Ferraycle 2 Pack 12 Inch 6 Inch Feelings Wheel Aluminum Round Mood Therapy Emotions Wheel Mental Health Social Work Feelings Poster Sign for Office(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$509.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $65.25

Sales tax

 $39.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$651.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.01

Total project goal

$766.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $766.75

1 Donor

-$383.37

Donations toward project cost

-$325.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.50

match offer

-$383.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$325.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.51

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