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Ms. Crystal M Adams from Indianapolis IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Stay Calm!

Help me give my students the calming corner the will need and to to ensure they have a better day! Not everyday will be sunshine, but to be able to have a place to calm down, helps!

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  • $624 still needed

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

When working students who have a special need, there are times when they get overwhelmed and just need some time to breathe. There will be a calming corner in my classroom, where students will be able to sit, take some deep breaths, read inspirational quotes, color, write, and more. Students may need 10 seconds to 10 minutes to reset, but I want them to be in safe space when doing so.

The Let's Stay Calm project will do just that.

Student will get to sit on soft bean bag chairs, while reading something motivational and inspiring to help calm their nerves and regroup. The use of the weighted blankets will be for when students need to feel a little pressure, the will be able to wrap the blanket around them. There will be different sensory items for the students to utilize. We will also work on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), because I want my students to be able to express themselves then they are upset or just want to hold normal conversation.

If we can get the students to deescalate their attitude before it turns into a disruptive behavior, then we can have a calm classroom. The students will be grateful to have this calming corner, and this will there will be more room for improving their behaviors.

Ms. Crystal M Adams
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair: 3' Memory Foam Furniture Bean Bag - Medium Sofa with Soft Micro Fiber Cover - Bright Purple • Amazon Business $80.55 1 $80.55
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Lemon 3' • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Fun and Function - Boundary Wiggle Seat with My Magical Cushion - Comfortable Wiggle Seat with Seat Back to Help Kids Stay in Place - Wobble Cushion for Children with Special Needs - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Trideer Ball Chair Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair with Base & Bands for Home Gym Workout Ball for Abs, Stability Ball & Balance Ball Seat to Relieve Back Pain • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
TecUnite 240 Pcs Inspirational Pencils and Inspirational Bookmarks Set 120 Motivational Book Marks 120 Thermochromic Color Changing Pencils for Kids Students Teachers School Class Reward Gifts • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Aviano Weighted Lap Pad for Kids Blanket – 5 Lbs. Bundled with Fidget Marble Maze – Sensory Tools, Sensory Weighted Lap Blanket, (Pink/Gray) • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 9” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $23.25 1 $23.25
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Yoklili 18 Pack Motivational Posters for Classroom Office Decorations Inspirational Quote Wall Art for Students Teachers, 11 x 17 In. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Let's Talk! Cubes, 6 Cubes with 36 Prompts, Ages 5+,Conversation Cubes, SEL & Autism Therapy,Back to School Supplies,Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
School Smarts 17” x 22 Laminated Inspirational Wall Poster for Middle School, Elementary School & High School Kids, Large It's Okay to Be Different Poster for Use in Homeschool or Classroom Settings • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Vesici Mental Health Reminders Sign Decor Inspirational Desk Office Wall Art Motivational Cheer up Gifts Ceramic Positive Quotes Decor with Wooden Stand for Classroom Back to School Graduation Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
School Smarts 17” x 22 Laminated Inspirational Classroom Wall Poster for Middle School, Elementary School & High School Kids, Large Durable Poster for Use in Homeschool or Classroom Settings • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
School Smarts 17” x 22 Laminated Inspirational Classroom Wall Poster for Middle School, Elementary School & High School Kids, Large Durable Poster for Use in Homeschool or Classroom Settings • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ogiselestyle Keep Calm and Read A Book Motivational Quote Throw Pillow Cover Reading Decoration Home Decor Cotton Linen Cushion Case with Words for Sofa Couch Decorative Pillow Case 18"x18" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Oral Hygiene - Germs & Bacteria - Teeth Brushing Coloring Book - For Kids 4-6: Dental Educational Activity • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$523.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.56

Total project goal

$670.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.40

2 Donors

-$35.00

Donations toward project cost

-$31.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $623.64

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