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Ms. Kalambakas from New York NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

I Am Warm and Safe!

Help me give my students breathing balls, headphones, and other materials and tools to help them stay safe and warm while learning in school.

  • $212 goal

This project expired on May 20, 2022.

This project expired on May 20, 2022.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My class consists of 12 wonderful students with special needs and incredible strengths! They are from an area where they may experience trauma and/or poverty, and I try to make sure our classroom is a warm and inviting place for each and every one of them. They work hard every day, no matter what their academic, social-emotional, and physical challenges are and they are always setting new goals and striving to be better! They are filled with energy, smiles, and growing minds! They are an amazing group of students, from all different backgrounds and cultures, and it is great to see what they bring into the classroom daily.

My Project

My students will benefit immensely from the books, dry erase markers and writing notebooks as they will use them daily to record their learning and reflect on their progress. They love jotting down their ideas and their discoveries and share them with others!

They need the sensory timers, breaking balls and visuals as they engage in learning activities in order to stay focused and on task.

They will use the headphones while learning through technology and listening to audible books and podcasts.

Last but not least, they will use the masks daily and the warm winter hats as the socialize and play during recess.

Please help us stay warm and safe while we learn and grow!

Ms. Kalambakas
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4E's Novelty 3 Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy (3 Pack) Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Bulk Headphones 4 pack school headphones for classroom -YMJ(Y4 color mixed)Earphones Earbuds for kids,Students, Libraries, Laboratories (mix) • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
EOOUT 6 Pack Blank Spiral Notebook, 100 Pages, 50 Sheets, 5.5x8.3 Inches Soft Cover Unlined Journal, Sketch Books Pad Diary Sketchbook with Blank Paper for Drawing, Art, Students and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Responsibility Chart • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
12 Pack Winter Beanies, Kids, Warm Cold Weather Hats Cap Boys Girls Children • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Liquid Timer - Sensory Toy for Relaxation, Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer with Floating Color Lava Lamp, 3-Pack Incredibly Effective Calming Stress Relief Hourglass Toy for Kids & Adults, Autism & ADHD • Amazon Business $14.55 1 $14.55
I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management And Dealing With Kids Emotions And Feelings (Preschool Feelings Book, Self-Regulation Skills) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
I Choose to Calm My Anger: A Colorful, Picture Book About Anger Management And Managing Difficult Feelings and Emotions (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$147.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$179.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.70

Total project goal

$211.34

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