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Mrs. Ganskow from Montrose, CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Keep Calm and Focus

Help me give my students a rug, stools, calm strips and other resources for a place to gather together during lessons or community building.

  • $934 goal

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My Project

Social-emotional learning plays a vital role in the overall development of students. It helps them build essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. These skills not only contribute to students' academic success but also their overall well-being.

To support and enhance social-emotional learning in the classroom, our classroom is needing these necessary resources.

This projecrt would enable our classroom to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, where students feel safe, supported, and empowered.

With these resources, our 3rd-grade classrooms will be equipped with a variety of social-emotional resources designed to meet the unique needs of our students. Here are some of the resources that will be made available:

Books and Literature: A collection of age-appropriate books and literature focused on emotions, empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution will be added to the classroom library. These books will serve as valuable tools for educators to initiate discussions and facilitate learning around social-emotional topics.

Mindfulness and Relaxation Tools: Mindfulness activities foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management skills. The grant will provide resources such as relaxation furniture, fidget toys, and guided meditation cards that will help students develop these important skills.

I strongly believe that investing in social-emotional learning is crucial for the holistic development of our students. It not only enhances their academic performance but also equips them with lifelong skills necessary for success in school and beyond. By supporting this donation, we are ensuring that our 3rd-grade classroom is a havens where students can thrive personally, emotionally, and socially.

Together, let us create a brighter future by providing our 3rd-grade students with the necessary social-emotional resources they deserve.

Mrs. Ganskow Johnson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Montrose, CO 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

24 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nature's Colors Rug - 7' 6" W x 12' L • Teachers' School Supply $365.46 1 $365.46
Changjie Furniture 18 Inch Stools Metal Dining Chairs Set of 4 Stackable Kids Stools Short Stools Bar Stools Classroom Stools (18 inch, Silver) • Amazon Business $96.00 2 $192.00
Calm Strips: Special CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
A Little SPOT of Feelings 9 Plush Toys with Activity Book Box Set • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $31.41 1 $31.41
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids: Calm and Focus - for Classroom, Calm Down Corner, Brain Breaks or Play Therapy • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Excellerations Small Liquid Timers Set of 3 - Sensory Play, Calming Fidget Toy for Kids - Liquid Motion Bubbler, Visual Stimulation, Assorted Colors - Sensory Timers, Self-Regulation • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
A Little SPOT of Learning: A Story About Managing Emotions While Learning (Inspire to Create A Better You!) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$707.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$793.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.02

Total project goal

$933.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $933.47

5 Donors

-$830.70

Donations toward project cost

-$772.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$77.77

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 $0.00

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