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Keep Calm and Kindergarten On

Help me give my students the tools - notebooks, floor cushions, posters, headphones, plushies and more - to handle big emotions in the classroom.

2 donors
$756 still needed

2 donors
$756 still needed

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Ms. Bell, School Counselor Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas - Centennial Hills

Las Vegas, NV Grades PreK-2

My Project

With the tools to self-regulate, a child can focus on phonics or math.

Our goal is to equip every Kindergarten and First Grade classroom with a dedicated "Regulation Station"—a physical space where students can go to safely navigate their emotions and return to their desks ready to succeed.

Each item in this project serves a specific psychological purpose in a child's sensory and emotional development:

Soft floor cushions and huggable teddy bears will provide the physical comfort and "soft landing" a child needs when they feel vulnerable.

For children overwhelmed by noise, our noise cancelling headphones offer instant quiet. To soothe the visual senses, liquid motion bubblers and 5-minute sand timers provide mesmerizing focal points that lower the heart rate.

Many children act out because they don't have the words for their internal state. Our feelings posters, mood flip books, and mindfulness books bridge that gap, teaching them to identify "red" vs. "green" choices.

Breathing cards teach rhythmic self-soothing, while beach stress balls provide a tactile outlet for physical tension.

Sometimes, emotions are best expressed through art. Each student will receive a Personal Journal and Crayola crayons to draw out what they are feeling when words aren't enough.

By funding this project, you aren't just buying classroom supplies; you are investing in mental health literacy. When a child learns at age six that they can use a breathing card or a quiet minute with a sand timer to calm their own heart, they carry that resilience with them forever.

Help us turn our classrooms into sanctuaries of calm, one "Regulation Station" at a time.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

200 students impacted 2 donors

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Ms. Bell, School Counselor will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by December 30.

Ms. Bell, School Counselor Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas - Centennial Hills Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Las Vegas, NV View local requests 200 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

8 Calming Corner Classroom Must Haves, Coping & Feelings Poster for Kids | Calm Corner Posters with Emotions Chart, School Counselor Mental Health Posters, Feelings Wheel Calming Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $14.79 6 $88.74

Teacher Created Resources 5 Minute Sand Timer, Medium (TCR20761) • Quill.com $13.22 6 $79.32

Mood Flip Book - Help Kids to Identify and Manage Their Emotions • Amazon Business $11.05 6 $66.30

I Am Peace - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $10.91 6 $65.46

STOP and Read This Book: A Sensory Grounding Brain Break Disguised as a Book • Amazon Business $10.39 6 $62.34

Sherr 200 Pack Small Notebooks Bulk, A6 Pocket Notebook,Colorful Rim, Brown | Kraft, Blank Unlined, Mini Journals, Mini Sketchbooks, for Travelers Home Office School Supplies, 4 x 5.5 Inch • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99

Sawysine 12 Pcs Classroom Floor Cushions for Kids,Classic Color,Square | Flexible Classroom Seating for Kindergarten Daycare Nursery, Floor Cushion with Handle, Floor Cushions for Sitting Reading • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99

Quaakssi Teddy Bears Bulk 12 Packs Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Plush Toys Gift for Kid Girlfriend,13.5 Inches Dark Brown Stuffed Bears for Christmas Valentine's Day Birthday Wedding Party • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99

Daily Emotional Check-In Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99

Crayola Crayon Classpack, 24 Boxes, 12x6.875x4.75 - Adult • School Specialty $48.22 1 $48.22

Amylove 6 Pcs Noise Cancelling Headphones Kids Adult Ear Muffs Bulk, Ear Protection 27dB Noise Reduction Hearing Earmuff(Stylish Style,Starry Color) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99

96 PCS Stress Balls Bulk 2 Inch Mini Squeeze Balls Rainbow Beach Toys | PU Foam, Soft & Squeezable, Stress Relief, Party Favors, Swimming Pool Games, Birthday, Classroom, Carnival Rewards • Amazon Business $37.45 1 $37.45

ABITOTIBA Liquid Motion Bubbler 6 Pack Sensory Fidget Toy for Kids Adults | liquid motion toys with silent flowing bubbles, no batteries needed, perfect for classrooms, offices, home and travel. • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38

Materials cost			$724.16
Vendor shipping charges			$4.82
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.86
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$769.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$135.85
Total project goal			$905.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$905.69
2 Donors			-$150.00
Donations toward project cost			-$127.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$755.69

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