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Ms. Kiersnowski from San Francisco, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten's Peaceful Place

Help me give my students options for relaxing and calming themselves in our peaceful place!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kiersnowski's classroom raised $440

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Empower Serenity and Growth in Our Kindergarten Haven! Support Our Peaceful Place Expansion!

As an enthusiastic first-year kindergarten teacher, I am excited to share a transformative project that will elevate our classroom and give students a boundless calm space in our classroom.

I am seeking your support to expand our "Peaceful Place," which includes plushies, timers, coloring markers, and various calming tools. Your contribution to this project will make a difference in the social-emotional learning journey of my incredible students.

The plushies, timers, and calming tools are pathways to emotional regulation and focus. In our "Peaceful Place," students will have a safe haven where they can explore their feelings, practice mindfulness, and develop essential self-regulation skills. Plushies provide comfort, timers help structure activities, and coloring markers allow creative expression, all contributing to a calm and conducive learning environment.

My primary goal is to build this nurturing and inclusive space where students can develop emotionally and regulate their emotions when needed. By expanding our "Peaceful Place," I aim to provide students with tools to manage their big feelings, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of security. This place will improve attention spans and concentration, enabling better engagement in classroom activities and ensuring that all students, regardless of their individual needs, have a supportive space to thrive.

Ms. Kiersnowski Junipero Serra Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

17 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silicone Bubble Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $5.00 10 $50.00
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Time Timer 60 Minute Visual Timer 12 Plastic (TTMTT12BW) • Staples $31.31 1 $31.31
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $27.62 1 $27.62
Slow Rising Stress Ball Mini 24 Pack - Dough Ball Stretchy Toy Pack, Squishy Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Toy, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Kids Adults, Classroom Prize Toy • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Comix Magnetic Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip Black Whiteboard Markers with Eraser Cap, Low Odor Black Markers for Kids Teachers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Light Gray,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Teacher Created Resources 5 Minute Large Sand Timer Ages 5+ (TCR20660) • Staples $16.32 1 $16.32
Giant Sand Timer - 5 Minutes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
30 Pieces Star Smile Face Stress Balls Mini Foam Smile Ball Smile Face Toys Small Stress Relief Star Smile Balls for School Reward Student Party Bag Filler (Yellow) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76
Star Wars - 7" Cuutopia Plush - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $10.99 1 $10.99
Water Beads Sensory Fidget Toys for Toddlers and Kids | 7 Pack Fruit Learning Toy Set for Autism, ADD, and ADHD | Bean Bag Calm Down Corner, Classroom Prize Gift • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$306.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $28.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$373.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.98

Total project goal

$439.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $439.89

1 Donor

-$439.89

Donations toward project cost

-$373.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.98

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