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Mrs. McDermott from Danbury, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us to Keep Calm and Carry On

Help me give my students a calming space in my resource room. Social-emotional learning is so important in all parts of my students’ day.

  • $544 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Social-emotional learning is so important to my resource students. Oftentimes they have difficulty when upset to calm back down without help. This calming corner will provide my students with a safe space to calm down and to refocus themselves as needed.

The pillows, fidgets, books, and posters will help to provide my students with resources and tools to help them when they are having a tough time managing their emotions.

If my students are having difficulty regulating their emotions, they are unable to access the academic parts of their day.

Mrs. McDermott King Street Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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Danbury, CT View local requests

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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nestl Reading Pillow Standard Bed Pillow, Back Pillow for Sitting in Bed Shredded Memory Foam Chair Pillow, Reading & Bed Rest Pillows Black Back Pillow for Bed, Bed Chair Arm Pillow with Pockets • Amazon Business $38.99 5 $194.95
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
H1vojoxo 48PCS Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anti Stress Tactile Rough Textured Sticker for Desk and Phone Stress Anxiety Relief Adhesive for Kids Adult • Amazon Business $10.79 3 $32.37
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 $24.95 1 $24.95
180 Days of Social-Emotional Learning for Fourth Grade (Social-Emotional Learning) • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
180 Days of Social-Emotional Learning for Fifth Grade (Social-Emotional Learning) • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pajean 29 Pieces Calming Corner Bulletin Board Set for Classroom Decorations Calm Down Corner Posters Mental Health Feelings Chart Emotions Wall Decor for Kindergarten School Psychology Educational • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$425.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$462.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.55

Total project goal

$543.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $543.66

1 Donor

-$543.66

Donations toward project cost

-$462.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.55

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