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Mrs. McLain from Chapin SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get CALM!

Help me give my students the items they need to support and improve their emotional regulation needs!

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Welcome to Mrs. McLain's class of wonderful learners! I serve a population of 4-year-old Kindergarteners through 4th graders who have disabilities! In our room, we work on academic skills but also learn how to name our feelings and the goal is to learn how to self-regulate.

The goal of this project is to provide items in a safe space to allow our students to practice and perfect their calming strategies.

Some ways we can do that will be to take deep breaths in the bean bag chairs, use the sensory items to relax, and, if needed, use the sensory stickers in our learning spaces to continue remaining calm while learning!

Your gift, no matter the size, is highly valued and I'm so grateful for your generous consideration. Thank you for considering my students for your donation! Have a blessed day!!!

Mrs. McLain
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Green (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball for Adults, 36 Pack Mini Stress Relief Fidget Toy Bulk, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down Squishy Sensory Items for Autistic Autism ADHD, Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Adults, 18 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Toy Bulk, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down Squishy Sensory Items for Autistic Autism ADHD, Party Favors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
20Pcs Quiet Fidget Toys for Party - Fidget Toys for Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls - The Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression Fidgets for Classroom,Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Orange) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Green & Green) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Blue & Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Purple & Purple) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Yellow & Yellow) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Libima 72 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anxiety Textured Stickers Fidget Stickers Mindfulness Sticker School Counselor Supplies Adult Sensory Items Anxiety Relief for Kids, 9 Styles (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Boxgear 6pc Multicolored Fidget Toys for Kids, Boys, Girls, Adults - Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression - Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $5.96 1 $5.96

Materials cost

$635.27

Vendor shipping charges

$22.90

Sales tax

$44.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$742.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.03

Total project goal

$873.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$873.52

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$773.52

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