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Mrs. Miller from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music and Calming Toys

Help me give my students a calming area to help with their big emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Miller's classroom raised $572

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My Project

Help me get some new tools for my PreK classroom. Students can use some sensory and calming toys. Providing a safe space for students when they feel upset or scared is vital to any PreK classroom. I have chosen some soft bean bags and calming toys.

I have also requested music toys for students to have in a center.

A 2016 study at the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute found that musical experiences in childhood can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills.

Mrs. Miller PS 4 Maurice Wollin Grades PreK-2 Staten Island, NY 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

15 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Toddler Premium Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
Lakeshore Cozy Corner Canopy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set; social emotional learning; compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Lakeshore Learn to Brush Demonstration Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Silly Suckers Suction Toys 50 Pcs | Building Toys | Smooth Soft Edges | BPA Safe | Montessori Toys | Toddler Toys | Sensory Toys | Bath Toys | Toy Building Sets | Preschool Building Sets • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Lakeshore Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Yopay Toddler Musical Instruments, Kids Wooden Percussion Instruments Toys, Baby Rhythm Music Education Toys Set for Preschool Educational Early Learning, Boys and Girls with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$432.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.68

Total project goal

$571.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $571.21

7 Donors

-$562.39

Donations toward project cost

-$485.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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