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Ms. Nowacki from Brockton, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give the Gift of Calm: Help Us Fill Self-Regulation Bags

Help me give my students a self-regulation kit to use over the summer which includes bubbles, coloring materials, and sensory tools.

  • $170 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

As we prepare for the summer break, we want to equip some of our kindergarten and first-grade students with the tools they need to manage their emotions, stay calm, and build essential self-regulation skills. Our Summer Self-Regulation Bags will be a special resource for our children, providing them with strategies to cope with big feelings and develop emotional resilience.

Many of our families do not have access to a variety of sensory tools for their kids, but with your support, our goal is to fill these bags with sensory tools, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, and positive reinforcement items- all designed to help children thrive emotionally during the summer months.

Ms. Nowacki Dr W Arnone Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brockton, MA 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys - 72 Pack Squishy Toys Stress Ball for Anxiety Fidget Toys Bulk, Squeeze Balls for Adult with ADHD, Autism - Fidgets for Classroom, Easter Gifts, Easter Basket Ideas • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
4E's Novelty 48 Boxes of 8-Packs Bulk Crayons for Kids, Classroom Crayons Bulk Classpack Teachers Supplies, School Supplies, Restaurants, Birthday Party Favors Non-Toxic (48 of 8-Packs) • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Kalysky 20Pack Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8 (5.1 x 7 inch),Mini Coloring Books for Kids Party Favors,Bulk Coloring Books for Kids Ages 2-4 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BagDream 30Pcs Paper Party Favor Gift Bags 5x2.95x9.45 Inches Assorted Rainbow Colors Treat Bags for Party, Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday, Small Gift Bags Snack Bags #4 • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
32 Pack Bubble for Kids Party Favors, 8 Style Mini Bubble Wands with Gift Box, Dinosaur Toys Bulk for Carnival Prizes Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, Birthday Bath Time Bubbles Blower Toy for Girl Boy • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
POKONBOY 25pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Kawaii Squishies Animals with Storage Bag Party Favor for Kids Stress Relief Toys Classroom Prizes Easter Basket Stuffers for Boys and Girls Age 3+ • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47

Materials cost

$112.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.42

Total project goal

$169.48

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