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Ms. Kelly from Mount Union, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get cozy with self regulation

Help me give my students the resources to have a calm space for self-regulation.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kelly's classroom raised $606

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! I am a first-year Emotional Support teacher at Kistler Elementary. My students range from Kindergarten to First and Second Grade. Items in this project, such as a breathing pal, weighted stuffed animals, fidgets, and flexible seating, will help my students reset their minds and bodies when they are becoming overstimulated, frustrated, or just need a minute to reset. The desk pet erasers and rubber duckies will be used as incentives and check-out prizes. Stories such as the Little Spot of Learning and Emotional Regulation, “Magical Yet”, and “Curious Why” will be used in whole-class lessons and discussions

Ms. Kelly Kistler Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle #3 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets + Cards (Books 33-40, Books 49-56, JUMBO Flash Cards) social emotional learning; calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $140.00 1 $140.00
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
The Dreidel Company The Greatest Rubber Duck Assortment - Toy Duckies for Kids, Bath Birthday Gifts Baby Showers Classroom Incentives, Summer Beach and Pool Activity, 2" (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
15” Weighted Turtle Stuffed Animals for Adults, 3lbs Weighted Turtle Plush Pillow Toy, Turtle Weighted Stuffed Animal for Gift Valentine Birthday • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Kaemi 120Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Animals Bulk 3D Erasers Take Apart Erasers Toys for Party Favors Treasure Box Games Prizes • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Breathing Pal Plus 'Kyle' - Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep Aid for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $21.20 1 $21.20
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
5 Pack Dinosaur Pop-It Fidget Toys - Glow in Dark Supplies - Rainbow Colored Dino Party Favors - Sensory Toys Help Relieve Stress for Autistic Kids - Perfect Popits for Kids • Amazon Business $14.65 1 $14.65
The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2) • Amazon Business $11.71 1 $11.71
The Magical Yet (The Magical Yet, 1) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98

Materials cost

$472.00

Vendor shipping charges

$5.34

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.78

Total project goal

$605.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$605.20

4 Donors

-$302.60

Donations toward project cost

-$257.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.39

match offer

-$302.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.39

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$0.00

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