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Mrs. Barefoot from Charlottesville, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Calm Down

Help me give my students tools to use for a calm down corner.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barefoot's classroom raised $355

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am asking for tools and materials for my students to use to learn how to effectively take breaks to allow them to reach their highest potential throughout the entire school day.

I am asking for timers, calming pillows, posters, and signs that will all allow the student to effectively decide to take a break on their own, use calming tools, and be able to return back to instruction.

All of these tools will allow students to work through any feelings that they might have in a mature way that still allows them to feel successful.

These tools will make a huge difference in our classroom.

Mrs. Barefoot Agnor Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Charlottesville, VA View local requests

More than 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

85 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Sand Timer,XINBAOHONG Hourglass Sand Timer 5 Minutes 10 Minutes Timer Clock for Kids Games Classroom Home Office Kitchen Use (Pack of 2) (5 Min(Blue) and 10 Min(Green), 6.3''X 3.2'') • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
KAIRNE Colorful Things You Can Control Poster,School Counseling Office Wall Art with Wood Magnetic Hanger Frame(13.7X22Inch) Teacher Must Haves Counselor Gifts Motivational Posters For Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
INNER-ACTIVE Sensory Tubes for Kids Fidget Tubes for Calm Down Corner Anxiety Relief, Occupational Therapy Toys, Liquid Motion Bubbler for Visual Sensory Play, Count Down Timer (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ichrysania 20x20 Inch Pillow Inserts Set of 2-100% Cotton Cover, Square Decorative Throw Pillows for Couch, Sofa, Chair, or Bed (2 Pack, 20x20 Inch) • Amazon Business $25.55 1 $25.55
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Tactile Sensory Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner Classroom, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Ayxvt Emotional Roller Pillow Cover - Multi-Mood Carousel Case, Colorful Home Furnishings, Emotional Shift, 20x20 • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
SuLiao Sand Timer 3 Minute Hourglass: Large Orange Plastic Sand Watch 3 Min, Reloj De Arena 3 Minutos,Colorful Hour Glass Sandglass Timer for Kids,Games,Classroom,Kitchen,Decr • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$263.42

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.18

Total project goal

$354.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$354.55

4 Donors

-$345.73

Donations toward project cost

-$301.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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