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Mrs. Rathel from Douglasville, GA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little People, Big Feelings

Help me give my students materials to help regulate their emotions, so they can have productive school days!

  • $296 goal

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My Project

I am in need of calm down materials for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As an assistant principal, I am often called to classrooms to assist teachers when students become upset. When having conversation with these students, they often share about the big situations that are impacting their abilities to focus on academics.

By providing my students with materials that will assist in regulating their emotions, these students will be better equipped to return to the classroom and to be productive members of society.

Research has proven that materials such as legos, Play doh, and sensory tubes are beneficial in calming the mind and allowing opportunities to express emotions in a productive manner.

Mrs. Rathel Holly Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Douglasville, GA View local requests

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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TickiT-CTU9350 Sound Bank Mirror, 4.75" • Amazon Business $24.80 4 $99.20
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent and Solid Bricks - 11013 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
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 $18.49 1 $18.49
EMDMAK Sand Timer Colorful Hourglass Sandglass Timer 1 min/3 mins/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/30 mins Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Cookie Creations Play Food Set for Kids 3 Years and Up with 5 Non-Toxic Play-Doh Colors (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$204.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.39

Total project goal

$295.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.93

2 Donors

-$177.96

Donations toward project cost

-$151.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.69

match offer

-$117.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.69

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