My students attend a small school in West Virginia. We are a Title I school and are located in a low socioeconomic town. Our students walk through the door every day eager to learn and willing to embrace new experiences.
Technology and STEM education have become a focus of our school, with the hope of opening a world of opportunities for our students.
Many come from broken homes and the drug epidemic is high in our area, but our students are continually trying to rise above. They are filled with passion and hope. Our motto is to believe in ourselves, and with that belief, anything is possible.
Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Our staff and our students work hard to make that a reality.
My Project
My students are in need of an area they can retreat to in our classroom when they are feeling upset or overwhelmed with emotions. There are times where students become angered or overwhelmed, which can result in out bursts. These out burst can cause disruptions to an entire class. Research suggests, if students are giving a calming area where they can go to and regulate their emotions, disruptions can be minimized and students can begin to learn to self regulate.
A stressed student, is unable to learn.
It is my goal to provide an area where students can use fidget toys and calming items to help them gain control of their emotions and return to the classroom ready to learn.
Safco Products Runtz Ball Chair, Black Vinyl, Anti-Burst Exercise Ball, Active Seating, Easy-to-Clean
• Amazon Business
$114.78
1
$114.78
Shine Company 4332BK Vermont Rocking Chair, Black
• Amazon Business
$98.00
1
$98.00
KNS ACK KineticSand Box Set - Blue GBL
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle | Brain Twisting 3-D Puzzle Game for Kids, Teens & Adults | Featuring 200 Challenges
• Amazon Business
$11.69
2
$23.38
Sensory Fidget Toys Bundle-DNA Stress Relief Balls with Fidget Hand Toys for Anxiety Kids & Adults-Calming Toys for ADHD Autism Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$18.50
1
$18.50
Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys: LAKIKID Marble Maze Mat- Tactile Sensory Toys for Children & Adults- Ideal Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids- Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Improve Focus, 9" x 6"
• Amazon Business
$14.97
1
$14.97
Calming Strategies Bulletin Board Set
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
MHJY Sequin Pillow with Insert, 16"x16"Mermaid Pillow Reversible Sequin Throw Pillow Magic Color Changing Pillow Sparkly Two Color Pillow Christmas Decorative Pillow for Home Decor (Blue/Sliver)
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
YoYa Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults | Hourglass Liquid Bubbler or Timer for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy and Stress Management - Cool Desk Dxe9cor
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball Fidget Toy, Great Expanding Sphere Toy for Kids, Hand Catch Breathing Flower Balls, Pack of 1 Colors May Vary, for Stress Relief and Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$342.57
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$377.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$66.65
Total project goal
$444.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$444.36
5 Donors
-$292.17
Donations toward project cost
-$248.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.82
Matching donations from our partners
-$152.19
Match offers toward project cost
-$129.36
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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