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Ms. Ball from Elliston, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms Ball's Dream Calm Down Corner!

Help me give my students seating and tools for our calm down corner.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ball's classroom raised $579

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are bright, wonderful little humans. They are the absolute lights of my life. Many of them come from traumatic backgrounds, but they come to school every day & give their best. Sometimes, their best can look a little chaotic. To help them learn to regulate their bodies and manage their emotions, I have selected a number of tools that I would like to include in my calm down corner.

My Project

The tools I have chosen for my calm down corner include beanbags (because who doesn't love a comfy seat?), books on mindfulness and emotional awareness, and a number of tools to help calm their hearts and minds (such as puzzles, sensory bins, and breathing boards). These tools will be used to help students feel safe and comfortable in my office, learn how to calm their bodies and their breathing when they are upset, and develop the emotional skills needed to become strong, resilient little leaders. Anything that you can give towards my goal is greatly appreciated!

Ms. Ball Eastern Montgomery Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Smartmax, Sapphire • Amazon Business $35.85 2 $71.70
A Little SPOT of Life Skills 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, & Giving) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Big Joe Milano Smartmax, Stretch Limo Black • Amazon Business $43.45 1 $43.45
A Little SPOT Takes Action! 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • Amazon Business $42.70 1 $42.70
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $31.68 1 $31.68
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, 3 Double Sided Breathing Boards with Finger Paths, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Board, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space - Preschool Sensory Space Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck: 30 Fun Ways for Kids to Chill Out, Tune In, and Open Up • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Crocodile Creek - Dinosaur - 72-piece Junior Jigsaw Puzzle - for Kids Ages 5 Years and Up - Heavy-Duty Box for Storage - Finished Puzzle is 14” x 19”, Multicolor (4215-7) • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Crocodile Creek Solar System 72Pc Junior Puzzle, 14" x 19" • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Rain Before Rainbows • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
A Little SPOT of Empathy: A Story about Understanding and Kindness • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
A Little SPOT of Flexible Thinking: A Story about Adapting to Change • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime! • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43
We Don't Eat Our Classmates • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Listen Like an Elephant • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$454.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.71

Total project goal

$578.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.09

10 Donors

-$516.04

Donations toward project cost

-$457.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.66

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.05

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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