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Coach Billups from Indianapolis, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Billups' Amygdala Reset Station

Help me give my students a bean bag seats and destress gadgets to create an Amygdala reset station that promotes self-regulation in the classroom.

  • $752 goal

This project expired on January 26, 2024.

This project expired on January 26, 2024.

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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

Picture a classroom where students can shed their worries and fears, stepping in ready for a day of learning and growth. This is the vision for my classroom. The Amygdala Reset Station is a vital addition to modern classrooms that has revolutionized the learning environment.

So, what is the amygdala's role?

The amygdala is the region of the brain that is crucial for processing emotions - especially stress, fear, and anxiety. In the classroom, students face emotional challenges from academics to personal issues, hijacking their amygdala and hindering learning.

Why do we need an amygdala reset?

Emotional regulation enhances learning, making students better prepared to engage, absorb, and retain information. When students are functioning under the influence of their amygdala, they are unable to reason logically or focus on learning outcomes.

These stations serve as accessible resources, reducing mental health stigma and providing an emotional calm that improves social interactions by teaching conflict resolution and positive communication.

An Amygdala Reset Station provides a designated space for emotional reset, offering tools and techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, sensory tools, and counseling resources. These help students manage emotions effectively and regain balance.

In an era valuing holistic development, an Amygdala Reset Station is a necessity, not a luxury, in every classroom. It empowers students, fostering emotionally intelligent, resilient, and successful individuals. Prioritizing student emotional well-being through these tools is an investment in their future.

Coach Billups Arsenal Technical High School Grades 9-12

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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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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Nearly all 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

47 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Cotton Twill Bean Bag Chair Red (DGBEANSMSLDRD) • Staples $95.80 3 $287.40
Koss KPH7 Headphones Black (KSSKPH7) • Staples $5.69 10 $56.90
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $50.99 1 $50.99
Insignia - 16' LED Light Strip - Multi-Color • Best Buy Education $19.88 2 $39.76
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Silicone Bubble Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $5.00 5 $25.00
Air Wick Essential Mist Oil Diffuser with 2 Refills, Lavender and Almond Blossom, 1.34 Fl. Oz. (02248) • Quill.com $22.59 1 $22.59
Crayola No. 2 Pencils - Set of 20 • Blick Art Materials $4.37 5 $21.85
Human Brain Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.79 1 $20.79
Creatopia: A Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $10.16 1 $10.16
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$575.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.76

Total project goal

$751.71

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